Irene Iancu is a Canadian RRDH and entrepreneur with experience in various specialties, including pediatrics, orthodontics, and periodontics. She has integrated these elements into her startup 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. 

In addition to being an independent dental hygienist and practice owner, Irene is an international speaker, key opinion leader, and host of the Tooth or Dare podcast. She also creates educational content across all social media platforms under the handle @toothlife.irene. Over the years, this presence has grown into a vibrant community of like-minded clinicians eager to learn, share, and grow. 

Irene has served as a Clinical and Theoretical Instructor at Oxford College, as well as a Quality Assurance Peer Mentor for the College of Dental Hygienists of Ontario and an Item Writer for the Canadian National Dental Hygiene Boards. These roles have allowed her to advance her mission of sharing new industry insights with other professionals. 

Irene has pursued educational opportunities such as the Harvard HMX program offered by Harvard Medical School, which provided valuable knowledge on genetics and immune response related to oral health issues. She graduated with honors from George Brown College’s Restorative Program in 2021, enabling her to practice restorative dentistry.