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Katherine Antepara, MHH, BSAS, RDH is a dental hygienist in northeast Ohio and a graduate of Cuyahoga Community College and Youngstown State University. She has served the Cleveland Dental Hygienists’ Association (CDHA) in multiple leadership roles, including Secretary, Nominating Committee Chair, Membership Committee Chair, and Website Manager, and currently serves as President for the 2025–2026 term.
In her role as President, Katherine leads initiatives to strengthen member engagement, advocate for legislation that supports preventive oral health, and elevate the visibility of dental hygienists in public health efforts. Drawing on her advanced education in health informatics and healthcare systems, she applies her skills in data analytics, quality improvement, and public health evaluation to support CDHA’s strategic growth and advocacy.
Katherine is passionate about empowering dental hygienists through education, collaboration, and leadership, ensuring that the profession continues to evolve and meet the oral health needs of the communities it serves.
In her role as President, Katherine leads initiatives to strengthen member engagement, advocate for legislation that supports preventive oral health, and elevate the visibility of dental hygienists in public health efforts. Drawing on her advanced education in health informatics and healthcare systems, she applies her skills in data analytics, quality improvement, and public health evaluation to support CDHA’s strategic growth and advocacy.
Katherine is passionate about empowering dental hygienists through education, collaboration, and leadership, ensuring that the profession continues to evolve and meet the oral health needs of the communities it serves.