Why She Was Nominated:

Dr. Wehmeyer is an internationally board-certified lactation consultant and periodontist, and uses her knowledge of tongue function and surgical skills to perform frequent frenectomy laser procedures at the nonprofit practice in New Hampshire where she’s a dental director.

Exciting New Trend:

“I truly feel that airway assessment and treatment will change the practice of dentistry and consequently change people’s lives for the better.”

Philosophy:

“Taking people seriously and working together with them to find solutions is a guiding philosophy in my practice—we see many families who have not previously felt heard or who have had their concerns dismissed. It is extremely important to me that every single patient and staff member feels that their concerns are our concerns.”

Sage Advice:

“Listen. To your staff, to your patients, to your mentors, to your heart.”

Something People Don’t Know:

“I live in a cohousing farm community on 270 acres in Vermont and own a small bath, body and skin-care business called Farmer’s Body.”