Member Directory
Lindsey Lee, RDH, MS, LPN, FADHA, is the director of the Division of Dental Hygiene at the University of New Mexico in Albuquerque. She brings more than 20 years of experience in the dental field, including roles as a dental assistant, practice manager, dental hygienist, and nurse. After completing her training with the American Academy of Facial Esthetics, Lee integrated both dermal fillers and neuromodulators into her practice, with her neuromodulator work primarily focused on chronic pain management. She is the current president of the New Mexico Dental Hygienists’ Association, where she has also served as president-elect and Public Relations Council chair. Lee is also a member of Dimensions of Dental Hygiene’s Editorial Advisory Board.
J. Shane Perry, RDH, MEd, is a full-time associate professor at Weber State University in Ogden, Utah. With 35 years of experience in the dental field, he has spent the last 20 years primarily teaching dental hygiene students in the areas of anatomy, pathology, and local anesthesia. Shane is an active member of the American Dental Hygienists' Association, the American Dental Education Association, and a member of the National HPV Roundtable.
Afton Pratt, RDH, is an international speaker, educator, author, mentor with more than 20 years of clinical experience. As the creator of The Pratt Project, a teaching framework built for real humans with real schedules, she teaches teams how to think differently about time, appointment flow, and clinical responsibility so they can deliver consistent excellence without burning themselves out. Pratt is also the author of the upcoming book The Hygienist Thrival Guide, a modern roadmap for dental hygienists who are done with survival mode and ready to thrive. She has mentored clinicians nationwide, served as a speaker, facilitator, and hygiene mentor for Heartland Dental, and continues to champion empowered patients, empowered providers, and sustainable practice growth.
