Diagnostic Dialogues with Dr. Neusha Najafi DDS

Posted on by Dr. Neusha Najafi
  Dr. McGlennen: Tell me how you were introduced to OralDNA® salivary diagnostics. Neusha Najafi DDS: Unfortunately, I was first introduced to OralDNA at a very low point in my life. I had just suffered a late term loss at 24 weeks pregnancy called PPROM. I was told that my condition was due to an infection that caused my membrane to rupture prematurely. Up until that point, I had had zero complications in my pregnancy. The doctors said the cause of the infection was unknown and th...
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Connect with OralDNA® Labs at These Prestigious Upcoming Events!

Posted on by Taylor Oltman
We are delighted to announce that OralDNA® Labs will be participating in several prestigious events this year, where we will highlight our advanced diagnostic tests and their critical role in assessing oral health, identifying microbial pathogens, and understanding their systemic connections. Join us at these upcoming conferences to explore our innovative solutions and experience firsthand how OralDNA Labs continues to lead in advancing patient care with cutting-edge diagnostic tools and tec...
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The Time Is Now: Halftime

Posted on by Michael Goldberg DMD
  “Timing is everything” was made popular by none other than the bard himself, William Shakespeare in “Julius Caesar.”  How apropos! Half the year is over.  Now is the perfect time to step back and reassess.  It’s also the perfect time to evaluate new opportunities. The issue of cognitive decline is front and center in the public’s eyes for obvious reasons.  I’m sure sales of Prevagen® have skyrocketed.  That’s why NOW is the time to discuss this with your patients and referral sour...
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Collaboration Cures 2024: A Three-Day Convergence of Knowledge and Innovation

Posted on by Anne O. Rice
Collaboration Cures for 2024 promises an enriching three-day event filled with education and dialogue, featuring an array of distinguished talents. This year's lineup is particularly exciting, with the inclusion of Patrick McKeown, a renowned expert in his field. As my knowledge grows with the Buteyko breathing method and am becoming a certified practitioner, the discussions around airway and breathing are energizing. Pediatrics is going to be highly represented with talks about sleep, myofu...
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Why Join the American Academy for Oral Systemic Health (AAOSH)?

Posted on by Susan Maples DDS
The length of my dental career has been shadowed by the declining health of our population. With great sadness, I have witnessed my patients arriving with new lists of lifestyle-related diagnoses and an assortment of medications, prescribed as “band-aids” for those ailments. In congruence, the ever-increasing prevalence of oral disease (caries, periodontitis, oropharyngeal cancer, and occlusal disease) has not surprised me. As a dedicated friend to my declining patients, I started looking fo...
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Unlocking Efficiency with Toothapps®: Embracing Connected Dentistry®

Posted on by Dr. Bryan Laskin DDS
Dentistry is evolving rapidly, and keeping up with technological advancements is crucial for maintaining a competitive edge and profitability. Enter Toothapps®, a platform that simplifies and enhances the profitability of dental practices. By leveraging Connected Dentistry®, Toothapps® offers a comprehensive solution that links every aspect of your practice seamlessly and automates many otherwise burdensome tasks. Integrating Toothapps® into your practice could be the best decision you make ...
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Ethically Using the Principles of Influence: Persuading People to Move Towards Health and Wellness

Posted on by Michael Goldberg DMD
Dr. Robert Cialdini first proposed 6 principles that govern how people make decisions in the 1984 Best Seller, “Influence.”  When I became aware of the science, I immediately began incorporating them into my practice.  Perhaps that’s why my treatment acceptance rate was double the national average of a pitiful 35%. Today, based on research, there are 7 principles, and I am now a “Certified Practitioner” and a founding member of the Cialdini Institute, just as I was a founding member and a...
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The Patient First Podcast: Dr. Bryan Laskin Interviews Diane Larson, RDH, BSDH

Posted on by Abby McMillan
Dr. Bryan Laskin is a Minnesota dentist and tech entrepreneur on a mission to help solve the biggest problem in dentistry, the lack of data accessibility, through innovation, education, and standardization. Creator of Lake Minnetonka Dental, Upgrade Dental, Digital Nitrous, OperaDDS, Dental Standards Institute, and Co-Founder of Toothapps, Dr. Laskin is also an advisor and investor to many of the most progressive healthcare companies. He is the author of the Amazon best- selling books “Th...
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The Mouth-Mind Connection: How Oral Health Influences Brain Health: Part 2

Posted on by Katie Lee DDS
Last week, in Part 1, we explored the significant connection between oral health and brain health, highlighting how bacteria in the mouth can contribute to diseases like dementia, and outlined the three main types of dementia: Alzheimer's, vascular dementia, and Parkinson's. This week, in Part 2, we will delve deeper into the demographic that is most affected by dementia and strategies for prevention. Why Are Elderly Most Affected? As a patient’s cognitive ability declines, so does their ora...
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The Mouth-Mind Connection: How Oral Health Influences Brain Health: Part 1

Posted on by Katie Lee DDS
The mind and the mouth are more connected than you might have thought, but hey, they are only a few inches away from one another. As we’ve talked about with previous diseases and conditions, our oral health is directly connected (through all those annoying bacteria) to the overall health of our bodies. And in the case of our brains, this means the bacteria in our mouths can significantly contribute to one of the most devastating diseases, dementia. Better oral health equals less bacteria, whi...
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