Holistic Dentistry Show with Dr. Sanda

Today on the Holistic Dentistry Show, Dr. Sanda shares how to optimize your oral health and the science behind her top tips. 

It is crucial to not only minimize bacteria that is known to cause periodontal disease, but also practice oral care habits that promote the growth of healthy bacteria. Studies have shown that taking care of your mouth not only combats everything from bad breath to gum disease, but also systemic diseases such as stroke and rheumatoid arthritis. 

Dr. Sanda outlines ingredients and oral care methods that are proven to optimize overall health. She sh...

Today on the Holistic Dentistry Show, Dr. Sanda sits down with Dr. Shilpa Sayana to discuss how oral health is connected to overall health. 

Dr. Sayana is the medical director of the Sayana Health & Wellness Center who is dedicated to holistic wellness practices and functional medicine testing to address the root cause of sickness. In this episode, Dr. Sayana shares methods for understanding why you're not feeling well and emphasizes being proactive in your health for long-term benefits. 

Dr. Sayana explains how issues such as hormonal imbalances, gut inflammation, and autoimmune diseases can directly impact or...

Today on the Holistic Dentistry Show, Dr. Sanda discusses a study showing that pregnant women are exposed to excessive mercury from dental amalgams.

A study published in February 2024 shows that mercury exposure from dental fillings threatens pregnant women. For women who aren’t pregnant but already have fillings, Dr. Sanda shares her recommendations for beginning to detox from these fillings. Once pregnant, mercury will cross over to the baby, and it is better to manage the mercury before pregnancy. Dr. Sanda shares her experience recovering from mercury toxicity. She encourages women struggling to get pregnant to test th...

Today on the Holistic Dentistry Show, Dr. Sanda speaks to Shirley Gutkowski, a dental hygienist passionate about myofunctional therapy, about sleep apnea, the power of the tongue, and how airway improvements can change your life.

Throats aren’t just throats anymore—they’re airways! For those with headaches, TMJ pain, shoulder or neck aches, working with a myofunctional therapist may be the road to less pain. Shirley speaks to the importance of collaboration between dentists and myofunctional therapists, pointing out that most people in dentistry and speech pathology know very little about the airway! Improving the airway can si...

Today on the Holistic Dentistry Show, Dr. Sanda reviews the American Dental Association’s (ADA) updated dental radiography safety recommendation, specifically advocating against led aprons.

Modern digital X-rays and precise beam targeting are essential when taking dental X-rays. Dr. Sanda reviews the ADA’s paper outlining their new safety recommendations, Optimizing radiation safety in dentistry, to show that ionizing radiation from dental X-rays is a carcinogen. Children and younger adults are more susceptible to the effects of radiation because their cells are growing and their organs are more sensitive to radiation. Dr. Sanda recommends antioxidants to combat oxid...

Today on the Holistic Dentistry Show, Dr. Sanda is joined by Cibele Bossi, the founder of Sabiá Circle, to discuss the benefits of being part of a supportive community in a holistic health journey, the joy of reconnecting with nature and how Sabiá Circle can help those feeling isolated. 

Sabiá Circle is a wellness brand that offers incredible healing experiences through nature retreats. They bring together thought leaders and somatic facilitators to guide participants through transformative journeys. Throughout their conversation, Cibele shares her inspiring journey from a tech career to producing wellness events and founding her brand focu...

Today on the Holistic Dentistry Show, Dr. Sanda speaks to Dr. Lorraine Maita about how hormones affect your oral health, Sjögren's disease, and autoimmunity. 

Lorraine, AKA the Hormone Harmonizer, began working in a NYC emergency room, but

after an eye-opening transition into perimenopause, she started her business, The Feel Good Again Institute. Lorraine debunks common fears around hormone replacement therapy. It’s all about knowing your risk factors! Menopause significantly affects oral health as the oral microbiome changes and bioidentical hormones can help. She generously shares her experience when her teeth turned black after taki...

Today on the Holistic Dentistry Show, Dr. Sanda speaks to Monica Hershaft, a holistic practitioner, about identifying mystery illnesses and the connection to hidden dental dysfunction.

Growing up vegan, Monica shares how she eventually developed a choline deficiency and started to eat meat again. An NRT doctor helped her regain her health, which inspired her to become a nutritionist. She shares some of the most common mystery illnesses she sees in her Scottsdale practice, which are almost always symptoms of the nervous system being blocked or stretched. We discuss the importance of removing metal fillings, how hard...

Today on the Holistic Dentistry Show, Dr. Sanda speaks to Dr. Leonard Neatu about redox homeostasis, how testing can combat inflammation, and oxidative stress in dental healing.

Being in touch with redox levels helps to get to the root of a problem before a clinical diagnosis is necessary. Dr. Neatu introduces redox testing as a way to measure oxidative stress levels in the body. By measuring these levels, practitioners ensure proper bodily function and optimal healing outcomes. Dr. Neatu explains how patients can prepare for a redox test and integrate results into their larger health plan. Now...

Today on the Holistic Dentistry Show, Dr. Sanda speaks to Dr. Bryn Aitken-Young, an Integrated Physical Therapist, about the healing power of neurokinetic therapy, how it relates to dentistry, and how it eliminates pain so that the body can move more. 

Neurokinetic therapy supercharges physical therapy by treating both the immediate source of pain in the body as well as treating the source of the dysfunctional movement in the brain. This technique can be applied to any area of the body experiencing pain for long-lasting results. Truly incredible! Dr. Aitken-Young shares how her work pairs brilliantly with d...