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Meet Anne Charles, RDHAP

Founder & Registered Dental Hygienist in Alternative practice

My passion for serving seniors began long before Sterling Hygiene was created.

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Before becoming a dental hygienist, I worked as a caregiver in an adult day center supporting seniors living with Alzheimer’s disease, dementia, and other complex health conditions. During that time, I witnessed first hand how often oral health was overlooked despite its significant impact on comfort, confidence, nutrition, and overall well-being.

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As I continued my career in dentistry, I saw another challenge: many individuals who would benefit most from preventive dental care were unable to access it. Mobility limitations, chronic medical conditions, cognitive impairments, transportation barriers, and caregiving responsibilities often made traditional dental visits difficult or impossible.

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I founded Sterling Hygiene to help bridge that gap.

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As a Registered Dental Hygienist in Alternative Practice (RDHAP), I provide professional mobile dental hygiene services directly in the comfort of my clients’ homes, assisted living communities, and care facilities. My goal is to make preventive oral healthcare more accessible while delivering the same level of professionalism, safety, and compassion expected in a traditional dental setting.

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Every visit is centered on dignity, comfort, and individualized care. Whether working with seniors, individuals with special needs, or those recovering from illness or injury, I believe everyone deserves access to quality oral healthcare and the opportunity to maintain a healthy smile.

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Sterling Hygiene was created to bring compassionate dental care directly to you, because comfort matters, and healthcare should meet people where they are.

"Every person deserves access to professional oral healthcare, regardless of age, mobility, or circumstance."

—Anne Charles RDHAP
Credentials & Professional Qualifications

Professional Experience

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  • Registered Dental Hygienist for 9 years

  • Dental Assistant for 3 years prior to becoming a dental hygienist

  • 5 years of experience serving seniors, including individuals living with Alzheimer’s disease and dementia

  • 1 year of experience supporting individuals with disabilities

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Licensure & Certifications

  • Licensed Registered Dental Hygienist in Alternative Practice (RDHAP)

  • Licensed Registered Dental Hygienist (RDH)

  • Certified in Local Anesthesia Administration

  • Certified in Nitrous Oxide Monitoring

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Education

  • University of the Pacific Arthur A. Dugoni School of Dentistry — RDHAP Program

  • Loma Linda University — Bachelor of Science in Dental Hygiene (BSDH)

  • Professional Practice

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Professional Practice

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  • Founder, Sterling Hygiene

  • Serving Sonoma, Marin, and Solano Counties

Bringing Oral Healthcare Home

Sterling Hygiene provides professional mobile dental hygiene services directly in the comfort of your home, assisted living community, or care facility. By eliminating transportation barriers and stressful coordination, we bring premium preventive care to seniors, individuals with mobility limitations, and patients with special needs, all within the safety of a familiar environment.

Our Mission & Values

Our Mission

​Sterling Hygiene was founded to make professional dental hygiene care accessible to individuals who cannot easily visit a traditional dental office. By bringing compassionate, preventive care directly to homes and care communities, we help clients maintain their oral health, dignity, comfort, and quality of life.                                                                                  

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Compassion

Every individual deserves care delivered with dignity, patience, and respect.

Accessibility

Bringing professional dental hygiene directly to homes, assisted living communities, and care facilities.

Integrity

Providing  honest recommendations and personalized care focused on long-term oral health.

Excellence

Maintaining high standards of clinical care, infection control, and professionalism.

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