2025 HDHA Annual Scientific Session

Dr. Sheri Shimogaki recently moved back to Honolulu after 13 years of practicing in Oregon where she was the highest producing orthodontist with Kaiser Permanente. She currently practices with Holliday Orthodontics, one of the top Invisalign practices in the country. She maintains active memberships in the American Association of Orthodontists (AAO), Pacific Coast Society of Orthodontists (PCSO) and Hawaii Society of Orthodontists (HSO). Dr. Sheri has also been acknowledged by her dental peers as one of the Best Dentists in Hawaii for 2023 and 2024. She enjoys the opportunity to speak professionally and has done so for continuing education courses and dental study clubs. Outside of orthodontics, Dr. Sheri is married to a general dentist, Dr. Curt Lemrick, with whom she has three beautiful children and is an avid so-so surfer. 

Kevin Ohashi Lopez, MHA, BSDH, RDH is an award-winning clinical dental hygienist and educator from San Francisco, California. He graduated from West Coast University’s Dental Hygiene Program in 2019 and returned to his alma mater receiving his master’s degree in Health Administration. He has presented research at state and national levels. Currently practicing in the Napa Valley, he has worked in different dental practice settings with experience in front office coordinating, dental assisting, and management. Outside of clinical practice, he serves as a frequent guest speaker and ambassador for West Coast University, mentors new graduates transitioning into the workforce, a Guided Biofilm Therapy Trainer for the Swiss Dental Academy and teaches NBDHE reviews with Sanders Board Preparatory. 

Sadie Stewart has been an integral part of the dental industry since 2010, consistently elevating local practices by enhancing efficiency, optimizing patient care, and implementing state-of-the-art dental technology. Driven by a passion for progress, Sadie not only serves as a certified dental technology instructor, guiding the next wave of dental professionals, but also holds the pivotal role of Territory Sales Manager for DEXIS Imaging. In this capacity, she spearheads the adoption of cutting-edge diagnostic imaging solutions, catalyzing advancements in patient treatment. As the visionary force behind Office Swell, a local dental consulting firm based in Honolulu, Sadie has also been at the forefront of transforming practice management standards since 2015. Recognized for her expertise, she has been a speaker at events such as the Hawaii Dental Association Convention, HDHA Meeting, Dentrix Masters Society, DEXIS Days Lectures, Local Study Clubs, ADMC Meeting, and the Hawaii Hygiene Study Club. Anticipating forthcoming engagements, she remains dedicated to empowering dental professionals with the latest knowledge and insights.