Meet Dezarae Aldridge

Dezarae Aldridge

Registered Dental Hygienist | Founder

I'm Dezarae, a Registered Dental Hygienist, business owner, and lifelong learner with more than 20 years of experience helping people improve their health through oral wellness.


For most of my career, I believed my role was to clean teeth and prevent dental disease. Over time, I realized something much bigger, our mouths are deeply connected to how we breathe, sleep, eat, develop, and ultimately how we experience our overall health.


That realization changed the direction of my career.

20+ Years of Experience
Providing preventive dental hygiene care since 2005.

Black icon of a dental tool cleaning a tooth with sparkle symbols next to it.

Founder, Dental Hygiene with Dezarae
Independent dental hygiene care in Muskoka.

Board Director, Ontario Dental Hygienists' Association

Advocating for preventive healthcare and the dental hygiene profession.

Get to Know Dezarae

The Journey That Shaped My Approach to Care

Today, my passion extends far beyond traditional dental hygiene. I focus on identifying the root causes behind oral health concerns and educating children, parents, and adults about the important connection between breathing, oral function, airway health, and overall wellness.


Whether I'm helping someone improve their gum health, supporting a child before and after a tongue-tie release, or teaching healthy breathing habits, my goal is always the same: to help people build healthier lives from the foundation up.


As the founder of Dental Hygiene with Dezarae, I've built one of Muskoka's independent dental hygiene practices around a simple philosophy:


Honest. Innovative. Caring.

  • Education and Professional Leadership

    Professionally, I’ve completed advanced education in myofunctional therapy, infant oral function, Buteyko breathing, laser therapy, ozone therapy, and airway-focused care. I also serve on the Board of Directors for the Ontario Dental Hygienists’ Association, where I advocate for the advancement of the profession and improved access to preventive healthcare.

  • Philosophy of Care

    I believe every person deserves to feel heard, respected, and genuinely cared for. I take the time to listen, explain the “why” behind my recommendations, and create individualized plans that empower patients to take control of their health.

  • Beyond the Clinic

    When I’m not in the clinic, you’ll usually find me spending time with family, exploring the outdoors, continuing my education, or developing new programs that make preventive healthcare more accessible for families.

    My mission is simple: to help people live healthier lives by addressing the foundations of health — one person, one family, and one smile at a time.