Lancette VanGuilder
BS, RDH, PHEDH, CEAS, FADHA
Lancette VanGuilder is a nationally recognized dental hygiene leader, educator, and advocate with nearly 30 years of experience. President of the American Dental Hygienists’ Association and past President of the Nevada Dental Hygienists’ Association, she champions mobile dentistry, vaccine advocacy, and medical-dental integration. Host of Beyond Breathing, Lancette continues to advance prevention, innovation, and access to oral health care.
Lancette VanGuilder, BE, RDH, PHEDH, CEAS, FADHA, has been a driving force in advancing oral health through leadership, education, and advocacy for nearly 30 years. A graduate of the University of South Dakota and a proud resident of Reno, Nevada, she currently serves as President of the American Dental Hygienists’ Association, following her previous role as President of the Nevada Dental Hygienists’ Association.
Her visionary leadership has earned her multiple honors, including the Denobi “All Star” Award and recognition as one of Dimensions of Dental Hygiene’s “Six Dental Hygienists You Need to Know.” A respected speaker, educator, and key opinion leader, Lancette is deeply committed to promoting mobile and tele-dentistry, vaccine advocacy, and medical-dental integration.
As the host of Beyond Breathing, she sheds light on the vital connections between sleep, breathing, and oral health. Whether speaking on stage, engaging in policy initiatives, or working chairside, Lancette continues to champion prevention, access, and innovation in dental hygiene—empowering professionals and communities around the world.
