The Smile Blanc Story
Redefining What Smile Care Feels Like
Hello! Nice to Meet You!
I’m Leah Verstraete, and I am a Registered Dental Hygienist and the Owner of Smile Blanc.
My passion for dental hygiene began with my enjoyment of visiting the dentist as a child, but I never thought my career path would be rooted in something so simple. In 2010, I attended the Toronto College of Dental Hygiene and Auxiliaries. I vividly remember being a fresh High School graduate, crying at the airport as I left home to attend school, and embarking on a journey towards a goal that seemed almost unattainable at the time. I often look back at this time in my life as a reminder of how far I have come – from a young 18-year-old with fears about the future, to 10 years later, opening my first hygiene location, Smile Blanc.
My time at school taught me patient compassion; one of my favourite memories was cleaning the teeth of people faced with homelessness. This experience provided me with Smile Blanc’s guiding principles: to always treat people with kindness, empathy and dignity. Our clinic focuses on helping patients feel comfortable with their services.
Smile Blanc was first conceptualized when I found myself becoming interested in the natural side of teeth whitening. The clinic I was working with at the time did not provide teeth whitening services to patients, and I took the initiative to pitch the idea of after-hours whitening services. Driven by my motivation to deliver an exceptional teeth whitening experience, we saw a significant increase of over 200 patients. This demand made me realize the needs of the services I could provide, and the potential of a privatized dental hygiene clinic.
Meet the Team
Karm
Registered Dental Hygienist
Karm is known for her gentle touch, friendly personality, and genuine care for her patients — and she’s no stranger to a 5‑star review. She loves making every visit comfortable and stress‑free, while helping patients achieve a healthy, bright, and confident smile.
Hanna
Administrative Coordinator
Hanna is the friendly voice and smiling face that welcomes you the moment you walk through our doors. She keeps our schedule running smoothly and goes above and beyond to make every visit easy and stress‑free — all with her signature warmth and professionalism.
Guiding Principle:
Always Treat People With Kindness, Empathy and Dignity
What We Stand For
Driven By Technology, Not Trends
Patient Experience Comes First, Always
Continuing Education Never Ends
Your Smile is Your Best Accessory
At Smile Blanc, the experience is different, and the results speak for themselves. Let’s create a smile you’re proud to show off.