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Our story

Revolutionizing oral health, one smile at a time.

For too long, dentistry has been reactive instead of preventative. We’re here to change how you think about oral wellness — because it matters.

Where science meets self-care

A new kind of wellness studio

From oral health to facial aesthetics, our integrated approach elevates how you feel — inside, outside, and everywhere in between.

The Hygienist Bar difference

Two kinds of experts, one roof

Oral Health Coaches™

Support you through education, prevention, and personalized habits that protect your foundation of health.

Longevity Coaches™

Bring artistry to wellness-based facial aesthetic treatments that enhance your natural beauty and support graceful aging.

Our mission: to help people live longer, healthier, and more confident lives by prioritizing preventive oral wellness and natural aesthetic care.

We’re not a dentist office.
We’re not a med-spa.
We’re a movement.

Meet the founders

The family behind the movement

Tonya Smith, founder of The Hygienist Bar
Tonya Smith · Founder

“I’m just a busy mom who saw a better way.”

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: it’s on the books for months, something comes up, and when you call to reschedule the next opening is weeks out.

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).

It’s about the marriage of health and aesthetics — because true confidence comes from both feeling good and looking your best.

Garrett Smith, co-founder of The Hygienist Bar
Garrett Smith · Co-Founder

“This dream my mom had was too big for me to sit on the sidelines.”

Before this chapter, I spent much of my life exploring the world. I walked the 500-mile Camino de Santiago in 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’s personal.

Now I’m proud to help build something that’s not only reimagining oral health, but helping people feel confident, seen, and truly cared for — one clean, confident smile at a time.

Meet the home team

The people who’ll care for you

Angie Ponton
Angie PontonCo-Owner & Licensed Dental Hygienist
Krista
KristaChief Marketing Officer
Melissa Martin
Melissa MartinVP of Administration
Our approach

We’re not your dentist — and that’s the point.

We focus on prevention, improvement, and informed oral healthcare.

Health First. Always.

We don’t wait for problems to show up — we work to prevent them. Proactive oral wellness that supports your whole body, long before discomfort or decay.

Powered by the Best Technology.

Gentle, world-renowned, non-invasive systems remove harmful biofilm while protecting enamel and restoring balance — because prevention should never be painful.

Education Without Intimidation.

Every visit is grounded in transparency, conversation, and guidance — so you understand your options and your path forward, without pressure or fear.

Constantly Evolving Care.

Oral health science is always advancing — and so are we. We continuously refine our standards to reflect the most current, evidence-based preventive practices.

Write the next chapter with us

Invest in the movement

If our story resonates with you and you’re interested in partnering with us, let’s bring The Hygienist Bar to a city near you.