Anne Nugent Guignon

Anne Nugent Guignon, RDH, MPH, CSP is a visionary thinker. Anne’s WHY began back in 1968 and received a BSDH from UMKC Dental School in 1971. She simply wanted to know what worked best for clinicians and patients. As her curiosity and passion continued to grow, she conducted original research at the U of Texas on job and career satisfaction in dental hygiene, receiving an MPH in 1987.

A highly sought-after international speaker, prolific author, with expertise in the oral microbiome, ergonomics, salivary dysfunction, cariology and erosion, and employment law, Anne has received numerous accolades for mentoring, research, and advancing clinical care. In 2015 she was awarded the CSP, the National Speakers Association’s highest earned credential. In 2025 Anne received her FADHA fellowship and was honored with the ADHA Award of Excellence, the profession's highest recognition.

After 47 years in clinical practice, she remains active on social media, conducting survey research, and creating original courses appreciated by a wide circle of dental professionals. In 2021, Anne founded The Out Of The Box Learning Academy, a CE platform and AGD PACE Program Provider. 

Despite numerous accomplishments, Anne’s heart still focuses on making clinical practice better, easier, and more rewarding. Despite strong writing skills, Anne jokes, she simply can’t spell the word retirement, a trait inherited from her mother and grandmothers.