ABOUT ROOTED RADIANCE
Care starts with feeling seen.
Dental anxiety is incredibly common, and sometimes the hardest part is simply walking through the door. Whether it's been six months or decades, you won't be lectured, shamed, or asked to explain yourself. We'll start where you are and move at a pace that feels manageable.
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Rooted Radiance was created to offer a more personal approach to dental hygiene, one rooted in prevention, whole-person wellness, and care that meets you exactly where you are.
IS ROOTED RADIANCE FOR ME?
Rooted Radiance may be a great fit if you...
✓ Feel anxious about dental visits
✓ Haven't had dental cleaning in a long time
✓ Want a hygienist who gets to know YOU, not just your teeth
✓ Want more time to understand your oral health
✓ Prefer prevention-focused care
✓ Don't have dental insurance
✓ Have insurance but value care outside insurance limitations
EXPERIENCE
20+ years of dental hygiene experience, with a focus on personalized, unrushed care.
PHILOSOPHY
At Rooted Radiance, care is centered around the connection between oral health, emotional health, and whole-body wellness, with an emphasis on prevention, education, comfort, and each patient’s individual needs.
EDUCATION
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Associates of Applied Science in Dental Hygiene — Johnson County Community College, 2004
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Certified in The Cotten Methodâ„¢ for Comprehensive Oral Cancer Screening
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Certified in Diode Laser Use through Advanced Dental Hygiene
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Certified in Local Anesthesia & Nitrous Oxide Administration — Johnson County Community College
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Completed the Thrive Chairside® Periodontal Summit by Amber Auger, MPH, RDH, with advanced continuing education in evidence-based periodontal care and oral-systemic health
ABOUT OUR FOUNDER
Meet Stephanie Hodge, RDH.
Stephanie is a licensed dental hygienist who has been practicing since 2004, bringing more than two decades of experience and a genuine love for helping people feel comfortable, accepted, informed, and confident in their care.
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Her approach has been shaped by years of continuing education and a strong focus on the connection between oral health, whole-body wellness, and emotional well-being, including the impact that dental anxiety and past dental experiences can have on a person’s care.
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Rooted Radiance brings that experience together in a space where she can practice hygiene the way she believes it should be: personal, unrushed, and centered around the patient, with a special focus on helping those in Castle Rock who experience dental anxiety feel more comfortable and at ease.
JUDGMENT-FREE CARE
Your hardest season shouldn’t come with a lecture.
Life can make taking care of yourself harder. Stress, anxiety, depression, grief, ADHD, major life changes or simply having too much on your plate, can all affect your daily routines, including your oral health.
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At Rooted Radiance Oral Wellness, you’ll never be shamed for where you’re starting. We’ll meet you there, talk through what feels realistic, and find small, manageable ways to move your health forward.