Her dedication to education continues locally as well. Since 2011, she has held a faculty position at Fanshawe College in the dental hygiene programme, where she is now engaged in research to improve student learning outcomes. Jeanette has been in the dental field since 2002, beginning as a dental assistant before becoming a Registered Dental Hygienist in 2007. Over the years, she has remained committed to sus- tainability in her practice, sourcing supplies as locally as possi- ble, reducing waste with reusable equipment and offering ho- listic treatment options such as erythritol-based therapies and non-fluoridated products for at-home use. Outside of her professional achievements, Jeanette is a new mother, embracing the joys and challenges of raising her young baby while balancing her career. She also grew up close to Strathroy, on a farm between Arkona and Watford, and has spent her entire career serving this community. For Jeanette, the most rewarding part of her work remains the personal connections. “Making clients comfortable, heard and cared for—seeing them walk out with a smile—that’s the best feeling there is,” she shares. It’s this dedication to people, pre - vention and progressive care that makes her practice an asset to Strathroy and a leader in dental hygiene across Canada.
A Community Approach to Dental Wellness Strathroy is home to a dental hygiene practice that is redefining the way peo - ple think about oral care. Led by Jea- nette Szmiett, RDH, BSDH, MHST, SDA, GBT trainer, the practice focuses entirely on prevention and oral health maintenance, separating dental hy- giene services from restorative dentist- ry. For Jeanette, this model puts clients first and allows her to provide a health -
care approach that connects oral wellness with overall health. “I’ve always believed in creating an approach to oral care pre - vention that isn’t held back by fitting into someone else’s box,” Jeanette explains. “Here, clients are at the centre of everything we do, and their needs drive their care plan.” The practice offers a wide range of preventative services, in- cluding non-surgical periodontal therapy through Guided Biofilm Therapy (GBT), saliva testing, airway assessments, oral cancer screenings, silver diamine fluoride applications, interim stabi - lisation therapy, and in-office whitening with certified organic products. Each treatment reflects Jeanette’s belief that proac - tive oral care is about more than a clean smile—it’s about sup - porting whole-body health. Guided Biofilm Therapy is at the heart of her work. This pain- free, non-invasive approach uses air, powder, and warm water to gently remove plaque and tartar while reducing harmful bac- teria. It significantly reduces the need for scraping teeth, pre - serving tooth structure and restorative work while making the experience more comfortable for clients. “GBT is the future of dental hygiene,” Jeanette says. “It’s the best possible treatment that can be provided to clients now.” Jeanette’s expertise extends beyond her own practice. Since 2022, she has been a Swiss-trained Canadian trainer for the Swiss Dental Academy, the education branch of EMS in Swit- zerland. In this role, she travels across the country to train den- tal professionals in integrating GBT into their practices. From general dental offices and periodontists to dental schools and even the Canadian Armed Forces, Jeanette has helped count- less clinicians adopt this advanced protocol.
The Best Pain Free PROFESSIONAL Tooth Cleaning Ever!
Jeanette Szmiett , Registered Dental Hygienist Oral and Overall Health Dental Hygiene Clinic 3492 Egremont Dr. Strathroy (519) 868-3854 www.oralandoverallhealth.com
The First Dental Clinic using GUIDED BIOFILM THERAPY in the region!
We accept Canadian Dental Care Plan
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Hometown Strathroy-Caradoc October 2025
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