Sami Issa-Tasse is empowering her patients to take better care of their health.
Over the last five years, Issa-Tasse has made it her mission to work with people on taking care of their teeth. It comes from her background as a dental hygienist.
“When it comes to your teeth, I think people get really nervous. I want people to know I am on this journey with them and have their best interest at heart,” says Issa-Tasse, who founded The Beautiful Tooth Company in Airdrie.
“It is so critical to have good oral health because the mouth is the gateway to the rest of the body.”
Issa-Tasse provides complimentary teeth whitening to her patients and hosts free dental-care events for those who can’t normally afford services like X-rays, exams and cleanings. She works with children, adults, seniors and people with disabilities to educate them on taking care of their teeth and gums.
Nominator and patient Suzannah Weld says Issa-Tasse has a heart for educating people about their health.
“Sami has a heart of gold,” says Weld.
“She is always eager to help people like my husband, who had a true dental fear and answered all of his questions with such patience. Her passion for dental hygiene is inspirational.”