Exploring the Impact of Oral Health on Rheumatoid Arthritis with Dana Orange, Assistant Attending Rheumatologist at HSS and Assistant Professor of Clinical Investigation at Rockefeller University

Imagine a world where a simple saliva test can transform oral health care, prevent disease, and bridge the gap between dentistry and overall wellness. In this episode, Dr. Tina Saw and Brian Jones discuss their collaboration to improve oral health outcomes for underserved populations using salivary diagnostics. This proactive, data-driven technology has the potential to transform oral health into a broader wellness strategy by streamlining care, enhancing collaboration, and personalizing recommendations. Tune in to learn how groundbreaking salivary diagnostics are revolutionizing oral health care and improving lives, especially for underserved populations! Click this link to the show notes, transcript, and resources: outcomesrocket.health Watch the entire episode on YouTube and get more details at Think Oral Health. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

19 Dec 202430min

From a simple idea sparked by a friend's call for help to leading a 10,000-member organization, Heather Colicchio transformed the landscape of dental office management. In this episode, Heather Colicchio discusses the founding and growth of the American Association of Dental Office Management, which supports dental office managers by providing essential business education and fostering a strong, supportive community. Recognizing a lack of resources for dental office managers after a friend's struggles with running a practice, Heather transitioned from being an entrepreneur with a chain of cafes to leading AADOM, now the largest organization of its kind with over 10,000 members, and she envisions the organization continuing to lead in education and professional development as the dental industry evolves toward integrated, care-convergent models. Tune in as Heather Colicchio reveals how AADOM is shaping the future of dental office management with essential education, community, and leadership insights! Click this link to the show notes, transcript, and resources: outcomesrocket.health Watch the entire episode on YouTube and get more details at Think Oral Health. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

12 Dec 202443min

Can the right toothpaste change more than just your smile? In this episode, Cody Levine discusses TWICE's mission to promote holistic oral health through natural products that support the oral microbiome. He highlights the importance of using ingredients that reduce inflammation and improve long-term health, emphasizing the connection between oral and overall wellness, while also sharing insights on building consumer trust and the role of healthcare leaders in promoting daily oral care. Tune into a conversation about how innovative oral care can transform health, led by TWICE co-founder Cody Levine and his family of dental experts! Get more details at Think Oral Health. Resources: Connect with and follow Cody Levine on LinkedIn. Follow TWICE on LinkedIn and discover their website! Learn about the Glo Good Foundation here! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

5 Dec 202417min

Imagine a dental school where students don’t just learn clinical skills; they’re immersed in entrepreneurship, advocacy, and real-world healthcare integration from day one. In this episode, Dr. Ali Shazib shares how his team is transforming dental education by integrating medical and dental training through the C.A.R.E. Curriculum (Clinician, Advocate, Researcher, Entrepreneur), which equips students with a patient-centered education focused on life skills, entrepreneurship, and collaboration. His model includes the High Point University Health Oral Health Network, a clinical network connected through Epic's EHR, allowing students to gain hands-on experience in practice acquisition and patient care while seamlessly collaborating with other healthcare systems to meet the needs of an evolving healthcare landscape. Don’t miss this deep dive into the future of dental education, where visionary leaders are breaking down silos and redefining how healthcare professionals are trained to meet tomorrow's challenges! Resources: Connect with and follow Dr. Ali Shazib on LinkedIn. Follow High Point University’s Workman School of Dental Medicine on LinkedIn and visit their website. Watch the entire episode on YouTube and get more details at Think Oral Health. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

28 Nov 202419min

A new awards platform is emerging to recognize and celebrate innovative technology's transformative impact on patient care. In this episode, Adam Schulhof and Mark Goldstein discuss the role of innovation and technology in healthcare. Goldstein's foundation aims to recognize achievements through an awards show. Dr. Schulhof emphasizes the importance of understanding consumer needs and utilizing technology to improve the patient-doctor connection in dental care. Tune in to discover how healthcare is being reshaped through innovation and technology! Resources: Connect with and follow Dr. Adam Schulhof on LinkedIn. Follow Grin on LinkedIn and visit their website. Connect with and follow Mark Goldstein on LinkedIn. Follow The Digital Health Hub Foundation on LinkedIn and explore their website. Watch the entire episode on YouTube and get more details at Think Oral Health. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

21 Nov 202420min

Imagine if a simple saliva test at the dentist could predict your risk for chronic diseases years before symptoms appear. In this episode, Stephen Thorne discusses the critical link between oral health and systemic diseases, advocating for better integration between dental and medical care. He highlights the promise of saliva diagnostics for early periodontal disease detection, the need for shared electronic health records to bridge communication gaps, and the importance of educating the public on the mouth-body connection to encourage proactive health management. Tune in and dive into a groundbreaking conversation where dental and medical experts reveal how the latest advances in oral health could be the key to unlocking better overall wellness! Resources: Connect with and follow Stephen Thorne on LinkedIn. Follow PDS Health on LinkedIn and discover their website. SmileGeneration.com Watch the entire episode on YouTube and get more details at Think Oral Health. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

14 Nov 202427min

Back by popular demand, this fan-favorite episode is one you won’t want to miss! Whether it's your first time tuning in or you're revisiting this classic, dive in now and enjoy one of our most listened-to episodes! Transformation begins with a commitment to smile and a commitment to show up and do the work that needs to get done. In this episode, Mariya and Jonathan interview Eric Pulver, Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeon, and Gerard Meuchner, Chief Global Communications Officer at Henry Schein. They share their experience having attended the GLO Good Foundation oral health mission at Eleuthera, Bahamas that we covered in episode one with Lenny Kravitz. The mission involved caring for people’s needs, addressing tooth decay, extensive teamwork, leadership efforts, and commitment from everyone involved to have positive results. The outcome was extraordinary. Eric and Gerard share how this experience informed their views on access to care and transformed their outlook on serving others.  Listen to this episode and learn how the work that was done in Eleuthera Bahamas can give you inspiration and ideas to make care more equitable and accessible in your boardroom, practice, and community. Resources: Connect with and follow Eric Pulver on LinkedIn. Connect with and follow Gerard Meuchner on LinkedIn. Discover the Pulver Oral Surgery Website! Follow Henry Schein on LinkedIn. Visit the Henry Schein Website! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

31 Okt 202433min

Back by popular demand, this fan-favorite episode is one you won’t want to miss! Whether it's your first time tuning in or you're revisiting this classic, dive in now and enjoy one of our most listened-to episodes! Constant communication between dentists and the PCPs would only enhance patients’ care experience and improve their health outcomes. In this episode, Claire Levesque talks about the future state interoperability between dental and medical providers in terms of diagnostics and prevention for general health issues like cancer and sleep apnea with hosts Dr. Jonathan and Mariya. She also explains the insurance business model perspective on the connection between dentistry and general health and how to navigate that field in order to make impactful changes. Tune in and learn more about the game-changing effect the integration between dentistry and the rest of health practices could have on patients’ outcomes! Resources: Connect with and follow Claire Levesque on LinkedIn. Follow Point32Health on LinkedIn. Discover the Point32Health Website. Think Oral Health is coming to HLTH. We are partnering with the Health Podcast Network and HLTH to bring you breaking news and updates from one of the largest health and innovation communities. Join us! Use this link to register: https://healthpodcastnetwork.com/hlth-registration and get a special discount on us. (Saves $250) Leave a comment to receive the discount code. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

24 Okt 202445min