President 

Lancette VanGuilder, BS, RDH, PHEDH, CEAS, FADHA

For nearly three decades, Lancette VanGuilder has been shaping the future of dental hygiene – leading, educating and advocating on local, national and international stages. A proud graduate of the University of South Dakota, Lancette calls Reno, Nevada home, but her impact knows no borders.

From past president of the Nevada Dental Hygienists’ Association to serving on the American Dental Hygienists’ Association Board of Directors, Lancette’s leadership has left a lasting mark. Her dedication has earned her prestigious accolades, including the ADHA Professional Achievement Award, the ADHA Award for Excellence (an honor bestowed upon only a select few in a century), Nevada Dental Hygienist of the Year and the internationally recognized Denobi “All Star” Award for being a trailblazer in all seven professional roles of the dental hygienist. She has also been named one of Dimensions of Dental Hygiene’s “Six Dental Hygienists You Need to Know.”

A dynamic educator and sought-after speaker, Lancette is a recognized key opinion leader and mentor in the dental industry. Whether on stage, writing articles or in podcasts, she champions cutting-edge approaches to care – pioneering mobile and teledentistry solutions, advocating for vaccine administration by dental hygienists and leading conversations on innovative medical-dental integration. She is a proud airway ambassador and podcast host for Beyond Breathing, an international platform that highlights the importance of sleep, breathing and oral health for optimal health and longevity.

Beyond the podium, Lancette is a hands-on clinician. She owns an independent mobile dental hygiene practice, is the clinical director Sierra Sleep, Airway & Wellness Center and founded Hygienist for Health, an AGD PACE approved national CE company. Her passion for prevention and equitable access to dental care extends into policy, where she volunteers as a registered lobbyist for nonprofit initiatives.

As the 2025-2026 President of the ADHA, Lancette will continue to push boundaries, inspire professionals and drive global conversations on interprofessional practice.