Think Oral Health

Empowering patients with access to their health data and information is crucial for better health outcomes.  In this episode, Susannah Fox, author of "Rebel Health" and technology strategist, discusses the importance of patient-led healthcare revolutions, the democratization of health information, and the need for patients to own their data. She also highlights the importance of improving collaboration between dental and medical care, empowering patients with credible information, and recognizing the seeker, networker, solver, and champion archetypes as essential roles in navigating complex healthcare systems. Tune in and learn how patients, clinicians, and innovators can work together to create a more equitable and effective healthcare landscape! Watch the entire episode on YouTube and get more details at Think Oral Health. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

To succeed in dentistry, practitioners need clinical skills, leadership, communication, and business knowledge while understanding the mouth's role in overall health.  In this episode, Professor Anabella Oquendo shares her journey from an international student to a leading academic role, emphasizing the importance of mentorship and like-minded connections to drive meaningful change. She advocates for transforming dental education with a holistic approach that considers nutrition, sleep quality, and the connection between oral and systemic health while highlighting the role of AI and technology in improving diagnostics, enhancing efficiency, and supporting sustainability and prevention in underserved communities. Tune in and learn how education can redefine dentistry and elevate lives! Watch the entire episode on YouTube and get more details at Think Oral Health. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Imagine having a dedicated nurse advocate by your side, ensuring you receive the best possible care wherever you call home. In this episode, Jeannemarie Bozza discusses founding Commodore Concierge Nurse Management, a unique home nursing company focused on personalized, holistic care that empowers nurses and prioritizes preventative medicine. Her passion for exceptional care led to a rapidly growing referral-based business that aims to improve patient quality of life and elevate home healthcare as an alternative to traditional settings. Tune in as Jeannie Bozza shares how her innovative approach is transforming patient care and redefining home nursing! Watch the entire episode on YouTube and get more details at Think Oral Health. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Imagine your dentist as a key player in preventing and managing chronic diseases, not just treating cavities. In this episode, Dr. Brett Kessler advocates for dental benefit reform to shift dentistry from a surgical model to one focused on chronic disease management and overall health, expanding Medicaid benefits and providing care to 300,000 underserved patients. He emphasizes the connection between oral and overall health, aiming to improve patient outcomes and reduce costs by integrating dentistry into broader healthcare systems. Tune in to learn how dentistry is evolving beyond the drill, tackling substance abuse, reshaping healthcare policies, and proving that oral health is the gateway to overall wellness! Watch the entire episode on YouTube and get more details at Think Oral Health. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Did you know that your saliva could hold the key to detecting not just dental issues but also serious health conditions like diabetes and heart disease? In this episode, Dr. Tina Saw discusses how salivary diagnostics can connect dentistry and overall health, offering rapid, affordable chairside testing that analyzes biomarkers for various diseases. She advocates for making salivary testing a standard of care to shift dentistry to a preventive model, potentially reducing healthcare costs and improving patient outcomes. Tune in to learn how cutting-edge salivary diagnostics are transforming dentistry into a powerful tool for preventive healthcare! Watch the entire episode on YouTube and get more details at Think Oral Health. Resources: Connect with and follow Dr. Tina Saw on LinkedIn. Follow Oral Genome on LinkedIn and discover their website! Follow Harmony Health on LinkedIn and explore their website! Check out Dr. Saw’s previous Think Oral Health episode! Watch the entire episode on YouTube and get more details at Think Oral Health. Mariya Filipova - https://filipova.health/ Systemic Health Investor - https://www.4100dx.com/ Care Convergence Thought Leader: Dental Economics Forbes Technology Council Member Jonathan Levine - www.drjonathanlevine.com Founder - JBL New York City www.jblnyc.com Founder - GLO Science LLC www.gloscience.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices