Dane Lenaker, DMD

Education and Experience

Dane Lenaker obtained his DMD and Masters of Public Health from A.T. Still University. In 2022, Dane completed his Masters in Dentistry and Certificate in Orthodontics from the University of Minnesota. Prior to working for SEARHC, Dane worked as a Dental Director at Yukon Kuskokwim Health Corporation overseeing dental therapists and health aids. Following his time as the Senior Clinical Director and AEGD Residency Director at SEARHC, Dane went back to school to obtain his specialty training and complete his orthodontic residency program.  Dane rejoined the SEARHC Juneau Dental team with his orthodontic specialty training to diagnose, prevent, and treat dental and facial irregularities in children and adults. He is interested in dental research related to improving health outcomes in Alaska and has contributed to peer reviewed journals on the subject. When asked what he finds most rewarding about his work, Dane says “improving both the smiles and bites of patients throughout Southeast Alaska.”