Smiles By Cassie Jo
"Your Neighborhood Hygienist"
About Me.
Welcome to my Dental Hygiene Practice!
"Your Neighborhood Hygienist"
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Hi, I’m Cassie Wrede, RDHAP, founder of Smiles By Cassie. I’m a licensed Registered Dental Hygienist in Alternative Practice with over 13 years of experience providing compassionate, patient-centered care. I proudly serve North County San Diego, offering professional dental hygiene services in the comfort and convenience of your home.
I founded Smiles By Cassie to make quality oral care more accessible, comfortable, and personal—especially for patients who face challenges visiting a traditional dental office. From busy families and seniors to those with mobility or sensory needs, my goal is to make every visit relaxed, respectful, and rewarding.
Alongside my hygiene practice, I also serve as a Sleep Specialist, partnering with Shasta Sleep Services to offer innovative at-home sleep apnea testing. Oral health and quality sleep are closely connected, and I’m passionate about helping patients understand that relationship to improve their overall well-being.
Whether you’re due for a cleaning, interested in preventative care, or exploring at-home sleep testing, I’m here to make the process easy, professional, and personalized — with a smile.
Smiles By Cassie — bringing healthy smiles home.
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Thank You all for being here.
Education
2024
California Northstate University
The RDHAP program in California focuses on alternative dental hygiene practices and theories, emphasizing the treatment of medically complex patients. It includes coursework on law and ethics related to RDHAP care parameters, ensuring students are well-informed about regulations and best practices. Students engage in case studies, live presentations, and group discussions to enhance their understanding and practical skills in the field. This comprehensive approach prepares graduates to provide quality care in diverse settings.
2023
Academy of Orofacial Myofunctional Therapy
Foundations in Myofunctional therapy and principals in anatomy, physiology and neurology. Orofacial Myofunctional Disorders (OMDs) are disorders of the muscles and functions of the face and mouth. OMDs may affect, directly and/or indirectly, breastfeeding, facial skeletal growth and development, chewing, swallowing, speech, occlusion, temporomandibular joint movement, oral hygiene, stability of orthodontic treatment, facial esthetics, and more. Learn more at https://aomtinfo.org/myofunctional-therapy/
2012
Carrington College of San Jose
AS Degree in Dental Hygiene with a focus on the biological foundations of teeth and oral health. Coursework includes microbiology, head and neck anatomy, dental radiology, general and oral pathology, local anesthesia, and community oral health. This program equipped me with essential knowledge and clinical skills to promote dental wellness and improve patient care.
