Dr Joy Void-Holmes, a registered dental hygienist, is a recognised leader in oral healthcare with nearly 30 years of clinical and educational experience. She specialises in instrumentation, infection control and dentinal hypersensitivity and is a strong advocate for diversity, equity and inclusion in dentistry. Dr Void-Holmes holds a dental hygiene certificate from Howard University, a Bachelor of Science degree from the University of Maryland and advanced degrees from Nova Southeastern University, all in the US.