Irene Iancu, BSc, RRDH, CTDP, OM

Irene Iancu, BSc, RRDH, CTDP, OM, is a Canadian registered restorative dental hygienist and entrepreneur. With experience in various specialties including pediatrics, orthodontics, and periodontics, she has combined all these elements in her start-up dental practice in Toronto, Toothlife Studio. Through her diverse passions and expertise in dental hygiene, she has carved out a unique path in the field. Apart from being an independent dental hygienist and practice owner, Irene is an international speaker, key opinion leader, host of the Tooth or Dare podcast, and creates educational content on all social platforms under the handle @toothlife.irene. Over the years, it has grown into a vibrant community of like-minded clinicians, all eager to learn, share, and grow. Irene has served as a Clinical and Theoretical Instructor at Oxford College, a Quality Assurance and Peer Mentor for the College of Dental Hygienists of Ontario, and an Item Writer for Canadian National Dental Hygiene Boards. These positions have allowed her to advance her mission of sharing new industry insight with other professionals. Irene has pursued educational opportunities, such as Harvard HMX's program offered by Harvard Medical School, which provided valuable knowledge on genetics and immune response related to oral health issues. She graduated with honours from George Brown College's Restorative Program in 2021, now affording her the opportunity to practice restorative dentistry.