Catrina Lanza, MHA, BSDH, RDH, is a clinical instructor in the Department of Dental Hygiene at Louisiana State University Health Sciences Center School of Dentistry in New Orleans where she is dedicated to mentoring and educating the next generation of dental hygiene professionals. With a strong background in clinical dental hygiene, she brings a well-rounded perspective to the classroom, combining real-world experience with an understanding of healthcare systems. Lanza’s commitment to education and improving patient care is at the heart of her work.