Montage Media Corporation announced the appointment of Ms. Ellen Odehnal as Executive Editor for The Journal of Practical Hygiene (JPH). Odehnal will be charged with the management and legislative duties associated with the publication and the administration of its editorial advisors. “Adding an executive with Ellen’s unique combination of dental industry insight and experience shows our continued commitment to supporting and enhancing the editorial process,” says W. Scott Clements, President/Group Publisher. “Her interaction with both JPH’s Editorial Board and readers promises to expand the diversity and complexion of the Journal and its editorial charter.”
Odehnal, most recently the Managing Editor of General Dentistry for the Academy of General Dentistry, has 10 years experience in publishing and more than 5 years in the dental market. Her ability to blend the clinical and practical aspects of dentistry will improve the relevance and timeliness of The Journal of Practical Hygiene as well as the other publications in the Montage Media portfolio.
“I’m excited to contribute my experience in the dental and publishing industries to the Journal,” states Odehnal. “By working with and on behalf of JPH’s Editorial Board and Advisors, we will continue to create the most compelling and diverse publication within the growing dental hygiene market.”
The appointment of Odehnal creates a tangible forum through which ideas regarding the Journal and its editorial focus and direction can be exchanged. In addition, it ensures that JPH will continue to foster communication and dialogue among the Editorial Board, the readers, and the manufacturers who support the Journal.
“Over the last several months, we have taken several actions to enhance our publication’s ability to deliver our advertisers’ messages most effectively. Ellen’s proven development of truly relevant editorial content is just one of these steps for JPH,” says Robert Nordquist, Executive Vice President. “The addition of Ellen is key to providing our clients with the right communication platform to aid their growth.”