Jacquelyn Fletcher, BSDH, RDH, is a practicing dental hygienist with more than a decade of clinical experience in private practice and community-based dentistry. She earned both her Associate of Science and Bachelor of Science in Dental Hygiene from Missouri Southern State University. Her clinical background includes five years within a Federally Qualified Health Center serving rural and underserved communities, as well as several years practicing in accelerated hygiene models. Her experience has developed a strong interest in patient education, evidence-based oral-care recommendations, and the growing influence of consumer trends and social media on patients’ oral-health decisions. Jacquelyn brings a practical, relatable approach to continuing education, translating current evidence into information dental hygienists can confidently use in everyday clinical practice.