The mission of the Nevada Dental Hygienist’s Association is to empower dental hygienists to achieve their full potential as they seek to improve the public’s oral health. NDHA continues to ensure excellence as a valued, collaborative and influential community that is transforming the dental hygiene profession.
Advocacy - Advance the scope of dental hygiene practice in Nevada
1) Advocate for dental hygienists to practice to the level of their education in all settings
2) Advocate that dental hygienist be recognized as primary providers for reimbursement from third party payers
Professional Growth - Promote the development of the dental hygiene professional
1) Increase professional status of dental hygiene by pursuing self-regulation
2) Collaborate with inter-disciplinary professionals
3) Enhance NDHA’s status as a continuing education provider for dental professionals by providing relevant, factual and/or evidence-based courses
Membership - Nevada dental hygienists will understand the value of membership with its opportunities and choose to participate in their professional association
1) Promote participation in NDHA activities
2) Actively invite dental hygienists to join NDHA

PRESIDENT 2025-2026
Marvelyn Navarro, RDH

PRESIDENT-ELECT 2025-2026
Lisa Daniels, BA, RDH

IMMEDIATE PAST PRESIDENT
Hannah Lee, BS, RDH
2025-2026

TREASURER & BUDGET COMMITTEE CHAIR 2024-2026
Kristin Temme, M. Ed, BSDH, RDH

SECRETARY 2025-2027
Michelle Trimbath, BSDH, RDH

NORTHERN DIRECTOR 2025-2026
Annette Steneri-Meehan, RDH

SOUTHERN DIRECTOR 2025-2026
Angela Martin, BSDH, RDH

NORTHERN ASSISTANT DIRECTOR & STUDENT RELATIONS COMMITTEE CO-CHAIR 2025-2026
Guadalupe Lopez, RDH

GOVERNMENTAL AFFAIRS COMMITTEE CO-CHAIR
Caryn Solie, RDH, FADHA

GOVERNMENTAL AFFAIRS COMMITTEE CO-CHAIR
Antonio Ventura-Encisco, BSDH, RDH

MEMBERSHIP COMMITTEE
CHAIR 2025-2026
Minette Galura-Boquiren, BS, RDH, OMT

CONTINUING EDUCATION CHAIR 2025-2026
Brianna Richards, RDH

COMMUNITY SERVICE CHAIR 2025-2026
Kanjalia Stidhum, RDH

DIGITAL MEDIA CHAIR 2025-2026
Katie Houge, BSDH, RDH

AWARDS COMMITTEE CHAIR 2025-2026
Katie Benavides, RDH

STUDENT RELATIONS COMMITTEE CO-CHAIR 2025-2026
Jessica Woods, MPH, RDH

Hygienist of the Year: Angela Martin
Leadership Award: Lancette VanGuilder
Your support helps amplify our voices to protect the future of dental hygiene in Nevada.

For nearly 70 years, the ADHA Foundation (formerly Institute for Oral Health) has supported students, researchers and community programs that expand access to care and elevate the dental hygiene profession. In collaboration with the American Dental Hygienists’ Association (ADHA), we transform generosity into opportunity through:

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