Loni Osness | Vice President Loni has practiced dental hygiene in Minnesota and Wisconsin for over a decade, treating thousands of patients of all ages and diverse backgrounds. As a clinician, they've allowed her to become their dental health advocate, build healthier lifestyles and comply with realistic treatment goals. "Like you, I
Shelley Rice | Treasurer Shelley Rice bio coming soon! Contact Shelley
Carol Dahlke | Immediate Past President Carol is President of Optimum Dental Consulting and Coaching and is on faculty at the School of Dentistry teaching 1st year dental students periodontology technique. She is the current President for the Minnesota Dental Hygienists' Association and serves on the School of Dentistry's Alumni Society Board of
Kami Burgess| Secretary Kami Burgess has been a dental hygienist for almost 20 years and has taken her passion for dental hygiene into the education industry. She started her teaching career in 2011 and became the Program Director at St. Cloud Technical & Community College in the Fall of 2021. Along with
Lali Vang | President Lali is from Mount Gilead, North Carolina and has lived in Minnesota for the past 12 years. She started her career as a dental assistant and worked for her uncle in North Carolina. When she moved to Minnesota, she decided she wanted to expand her growth of knowledge
Heather McCauley | President Elect I graduated from the U in 2002 with Bachelor of Science in Dental Hygiene and in 2013 with my Master of Education. I have been a clinical dental hygienist, practice administrator, independent DH business owner(Colorado), trainer on digital imaging equipment and my true passion is DH education.
Renee Johnson | Immediate Past President Renee Johnson, BSDH, is a practicing dental hygienist and Adjunct Clinical Faculty in Willmar MN. She has been a member of ADHA for years and has volunteered as a Component 3 Trustee, MnDHA Constituent President, and ADHA Delegate. She also serves on the MnDHA Advocacy Council, Day
