The Esther M. Wilkins Story, As Told by Her Friends: An Authorized Biography, by Pamela J. Bretschneider. Wolter Kluwer, 2019, 343 pages. New. An inspiring look inside the life of Esther M. Wilkins, RDH, DMD, the pioneering author, teacher, advocate, and mentor affectionately known as the "godmother" of dental hygiene. When Esther passed away in 2016, just three days after her 100th birthday, she left behind a legacy of excellence and dedication to the entire dental hygiene community that will never be forgotten. This book would be of interest as a gift to a dental hygienist or dentist, as Dr. Wilkins taught at Tufts University School of Dental Medicine for 50 years. SIGNED BY THE AUTHOR.