“I’m just a busy mom who saw a better way.” - Tonya Smith
I’ m not a dentist. I’ m a busy mom, a grandmother, a consumer —just like you. Almost a decade ago, I missed a dental cleaning and thought, there has to be a better way. You know how it goes: you’ve had it on the books for months, something comes up at the last minute, and when you call to reschedule the next opening is weeks out. That was my story too, and it sparked a simple idea: what if oral care could fit into real life instead of disrupting it?
That spark became The Hygienist Bar™—a new kind of wellness studio where prevention meets convenience and aesthetics, and every visit feels more like a spa day than pulling teeth (pun totally intended).
The Hygienist Bar is about more than just oral health. It’ s about the marriage of health and aesthetics—because true confidence comes from both feeling good and looking your best. That’s why we’ve brought together two experts under one roof: Oral Health Coaches™ , who protect your foundation of health, and Longevity Coaches™ , who use advanced aesthetic treatments to enhance your natural beauty and support graceful aging. Together, they help you put your best face forward— inside and out, today and for years to come.
Over the years, my mom and I have built a lot together—from flipping homes to launching a new born hearing screening business that grew into something truly meaningful. We’ve chased ideas across states and through industries, each time learning, adapting, and trusting our instincts. But this idea— the one behind The Hygienist Bar™—felt different. It wasn’t just another business venture. It was a chance to build something lasting. Something people could feel.
Before this chapter, I spent much of my life exploring the world. I walked the 500-mile Caminode Santiagoin Spain, completed wilderness survival and avalanche rescue training at NOLS, and earned certifications in white water guiding and ice mountaineering. Adventure has always been in my blood—but this mission? It’ spersonal.
Now, I’m proud to be part of something that’s not only reimagining oral health, but also helping people feel confident, seen, and truly cared for. At The Hygienist Bar™ , we’re not just offering a service—we’re creating a movement. And I’ m honored to help build it, one clean, confident smile at a time.
WRITE THE NEXT CHAPTER WITH US!
If our story resonates with you and you’re interested in partnering with us to expand The Hygienist Bar to a city near you we'd love to connect! The rest is still un written and we’d love the next chapter to have your name in it.