Tooth or Dare Podcast

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Hold on to your suction, it’s about to get viscous. Irene, aka @Toothlife.Irene, on social media is the first (and only) Canadian Restorative Dental Hygienist with a podcast. Sharing her story surrounding her career, practice ownership, social media and, of course, dental-related content. On Tooth or Dare, she gives mic-dropping solutions to your dental questions and problems as a dental professional. With guests like top hygienists, dentists, researchers, product developers and more, this show has something for everyone interested in oral health and personal and professional development. Peeps say the content is entertaining and educational, packaged with actionable items. a Molar of the story, this is the podcast for you if you want to feel like you’re part of a conversation from the comfort of your own... well, wherever the heck you’re listening. Peace out, peeps, catch you on the flip side.

Episodes

Thursday Jan 08, 2026

Coming Out During Dental Hygiene School | Tooth Or Dare Podcast with Toothlife.Irene

Thursday Jan 08, 2026

What happens when you choose authenticity, even when it feels risky?

In this episode of Tooth or Dare, Joe Siegfried opens up about his life beyond the dental chair. From growing up in rural Ontario and pursuing acting, to becoming a father, coming out during dental hygiene school, and building a supportive blended family, Joe shares the personal experiences that shaped who he is today.

This conversation explores identity, acceptance, and the courage it takes to live authentically, especially within a professional setting. Joe reflects on how personal transformation doesn’t happen in isolation and how support systems, inclusion, and self-honesty can redefine both happiness and success in dentistry.

In this episode, we talk about:
▪️ Growing up in rural Ontario and early creative ambitions
▪️ Pursuing acting before dentistry
▪️ Coming out while in dental hygiene school
▪️ Fatherhood, co-parenting, and blended family life
▪️ Support systems, inclusion, and LGBTQ+ representation in dentistry
▪️ How living authentically can reshape both personal and professional paths

Connect with Joe:
Instagram → @joesiegfried_rdh

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Until next time, Peace out peeps! ✌️

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