Deanna Sweiss, BS, RDH, RDHAP
Founder of Rooted Smiles

Deanna is a licensed Dental Hygienist and Registered Dental Hygienist in Alternative Practice (RDHAP) with a passion for compassionate, accessible oral care. She earned her Bachelor of Science in Dental Hygiene from Loma Linda School of Dentistry graduating cum laude with honors in 2018. During her studies, she served as head of the Mission Service Association, leading dental mission trips to underserved communities around the world. She was also the recipient of the prestigious Colgate Oral Pharmaceuticals Student Award for excellence in patient care and leadership.

In 2021, Deanna expanded her scope of practice by earning her RDHAP certification from the University of the Pacific, allowing her to provide preventive dental care independently to those with limited access to traditional dental settings.