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.

Lancette is a recognized key opinion leader and mentor in the dental industry. Whether on stage, writing articles or as a podcast host, she champions cutting-edge approaches to care—pioneering mobile and Teledentistry solutions, advocating for expanded scope of practice and autonomy for dental hygienists, and leading conversations on innovative medical-dental integration. As a registered lobbyist, she works to  ensure that equitable access to dental care extends into policy.

From past president of the Nevada Dental Hygienists’ Association to serving on the American Dental Hygienists’ Association (ADHA) 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 7 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.”

Beyond the podium, Lancette is a hands-on clinician. She owns an independent mobile dentistry 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 the global conversations on interprofessional practice.