9-month résumé gap, advice? after 4 years as a dental hygienist

I took time out to care for a family member after working as a dental hygienist. I am nervous about being filtered out. Did anyone get past it?

I listed the volunteering and course under the same dates and kept the explanation to a sentence in the cover letter.

A short, honest line such as 'family caregiving' is enough for most employers. They mostly want to know you are ready now.