care while hygienists lead clinical judgment, perio diagnosis, and comprehensive care. And when these roles work together in part- nership rather than tension, access increases, burnout decreases, and our profession does not shrink. It grows.


So what if we leaned into possibility instead of fear? What if we helped build the structure rather than resisting the change? What if this becomes the turning point where hygiene steps into its most powerful era yet? What if the future of dental hygiene becomes stron- ger because we chose to lead?


Joffree Bunleang, BSDH, RDH. plays many roles: a wife, mom, and white belt jiu jitsu enthusiast at Combat Arts, a Utah College of Dental Hygiene graduate and seasoned dental hygienist. Joffree is also the cofounder of Hygiene Elevated,


a dental consulting firm, a podcast cohost on Hygiene Elevated Conversations and Innovations, and a writer, speaker, and a dedicated clinical mentor. She serves as the director of dental hygiene with Signature Dental Partners. Passionate about elevating the dental hygiene profession, she continually strives for excellence. Joffree presents inspiring sessions to dental hygiene students, and with recent sponsorship support, she’s now empowered to speak nationwide and share her insights with hygiene programs across the country.


ISSUE 2 | SUMMER 2026 | focus 15


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