Bulletproof Hygiene

The Bulletproof Hygiene Episode 140

HOST: Charissa Wood, RDH

GUEST: Dr. Kami Hoss

DESCRIPTION

In this episode of the Bulletproof Hygiene Podcast, Charissa Wood welcomes Dr. Kami Hoss, founder and CEO of Supermouth Products. They discuss the importance of product recommendations in oral health, the values behind Supermouth, and the innovative approach to oral care that emphasizes safety, effectiveness, and customization. Dr. Hoss shares insights on the role of pH in oral health, the shift from killing harmful bacteria to supporting a healthy oral microbiome, and the need for education among dental professionals. The conversation also highlights the revolutionary toothbrush technology developed by Supermouth and the various product categories available for different age groups and needs.

TAKEAWAYS

• Patients are increasingly educated about oral care products.

• The mouth's health impacts overall systemic health.

• Supermouth products are designed with safety as a priority.

• Customization in oral care is essential for effective treatment.

• pH balance is crucial for maintaining oral health.

• Supporting the oral microbiome is more beneficial than killing bacteria.

• Education for dental professionals is lacking and necessary.

• Supermouth offers a comprehensive range of products for all ages.

• Innovative toothbrush technology can improve oral hygiene.

• Collaboration among dental professionals is key to combating dental disease.

CHAPTERS

00:00 - Introduction to Bulletproof Hygiene Podcast and Upcoming Summit

02:21 - The Importance of Product Recommendations in Oral Health

06:57 - The Birth of Supermouth Products

13:46 - Understanding the Values Behind Supermouth

18:25 - The Role of pH in Oral Health

20:56 - The Shift from Killing to Supporting Oral Microbiome

25:08 - Education and Training for Dental Professionals

29:36 - Navigating Supermouth's Product Categories

38:44 - Revolutionizing Toothbrush Technology

43:50 - Conclusion and Call to Action

REFERENCES

Bulletproof Mastermind

Bulletproof Summit 2025

Bulletproof Hygiene Mighty Network

Supermouth

Environmental Working Group

 

The Bulletproof Hygiene Episode 139

TITLE: Playing Geologist

HOSTS: Charissa Wood, RDH

DESCRIPTION

In this episode, Charissa Wood discusses tonsil stones, also known as tonsilloliths. She explains what tonsil stones are, how they form, and the symptoms they can cause. Charissa also explores the treatment options for tonsil stones and provides tips for prevention. The episode concludes with a promotion for the Bulletproof Hygiene community on the Mighty Network.

TAKEAWAYS

• Tonsil stones, or tonsilloliths, are small lumps that form in the tonsils and are made up of food, debris, mucus, bacteria, and fungus.

• They can cause symptoms such as bad breath, sore throat, earache, inflammation, and difficulty swallowing.

• Treatment options for tonsil stones include coughing or sneezing them out, using a damp cotton tip or rubber tip to remove them, gargling with salt water, or undergoing coblation cryptolysis.

• Prevention strategies include practicing good oral hygiene, using oral probiotics, staying hydrated, avoiding smoking and vaping, and being mindful of dietary contributions.

• Join the Bulletproof Hygiene community on the Mighty Network to share tips and tricks for effectively removing or preventing tonsil stones.

CHAPTERS

00:00 - Understanding Tonsil Stones: Causes and Symptoms

04:14 - The Mal Odor and Bacterial Trapping

05:37 - Treatment Options: Coblation Cryptolysis

06:35 - Preventing Tonsil Stones: Tips and Strategies

10:45 - Join the Bulletproof Hygiene Community

REFERENCES

Bulletproof Mastermind

Bulletproof Hygiene

Bulletproof Summit 2025

Mighty Network

The Bulletproof Hygiene Podcast Episode 138

 

Title: Time To Shut Our Mouths!

 

HOSTS: Charissa Wood, RDH

 

DESCRIPTION

In this episode, Charissa Wood discusses the topic of mouth breathing and its impact on oral health. Charissa provides visual signs and medical history indicators to identify mouth breathers and offers recommendations for treatment, including seeing an ENT or doing a sleep study. She also suggests using nasal strips or mouth tape to improve breathing and discusses the importance of addressing airway issues in orthodontic treatment. Charissa emphasizes the role of dental professionals in raising awareness about mouth breathing and its consequences.

 

TAKEAWAYS

• Mouth breathing can have detrimental effects on oral health and overall well-being.

• Visual signs and medical history can help identify mouth breathers.

• Patients should be asked about their ability to breathe through their nose.

• Referral to an ENT or a sleep study may be necessary for further evaluation and treatment.

• Nasal strips or mouth tape can be used to improve breathing.

• Addressing airway issues is important in orthodontic treatment.

• Dental professionals play a crucial role in raising awareness about mouth breathing and its consequences.

 

CHAPTERS

00:00 - Introduction and Summit Announcement

03:40 - Defining Mouth Breathing and Its Causes

06:26 - The Negative Effects of Mouth Breathing

08:22 - Visual Signs and Medical History Indicators of Mouth Breathers

10:15 - Identifying Mouth Breathers through Dental Examinations

12:18 - Asking Questions to Assess Airway Issues

17:33 - Recommendations for Further Evaluation and Treatment

19:43 - The Role of Dental Professionals in Raising Awareness

REFERENCES

Bulletproof Mastermind

 

 

Bulletproof Hygiene Podcast Episode 137   HOST: Charissa Wood, RDH  GUEST: Dr. Dave Vigerust     TAKEAWAYS

• Focusing on determining the treatment plan based on the damage that has already occurred, rather than the initial causes of that damage.
• Simply Perio provides comprehensive insights beyond bacterial pathogens, allowing us to understand the broader context and optimize patient care strategies.
• An anomaly recently linked to colorectal cancer has been identified as one of the factors contributing to disease.
• Charles Mayo, co-founder of the Mayo Clinic, once highlighted that the future of medicine lay in the hands of dentists.
• Specificity and sensitivity in clinical terms refer to accurately detecting a disease-causing organism when it's present and correctly avoiding detection when the organism is not associated with the disease.
• We continue to evolve, aiming to create the best possible product for clinicians. The better our product, the better treatments we can provide to our patients.

  CHAPTERS 00:00 Introduction topic 03:38 Introducing Dr. Dave Vigerust 07:26 Quick rundown of what Simply Perio looks for - 9 bacterial pathogen 08:32 Digging and understanding the specificity aspects of knowing this information helps us  29:25 Discussing PCR Test in detecting levels of specificity and sensitivity 36:23 Understanding the carries risk assessment and what to look for 47:07 Closing remarks/Conclusion   QUOTABLES “No matter how healthy you are, no matter what your approach to life is, we are all universally infected with these viruses” “If ever you were worried about cancer, if ever you were worried about losing your cognition, if you were worried about your liver, you have to be worried about your mouth” “I used to tell my students that when they look in the mirror what we see is 10% human and 90% microbio”   REFERENCES Science Education Center - SimplyTest™ Hygiene Mastermind

Bulletproof Hygiene Podcast Episode 136   HOST: Charissa Wood, RDH  GUEST:  Lisa Sarrett   TAKEAWAYS

• Staying within one's comfort zone can lead to boredom, apathy, and stagnation in the dental hygiene profession.
• Embracing new research, technologies, and practices is necessary to provide the best care for patients.
• Stepping out of one's comfort zone can be uncomfortable and challenging, but it leads to personal and professional growth.
• Consulting companies can bring about change, which can be uncomfortable, but it is important to embrace change for growth and improvement. Stepping out of our comfort zones is essential for personal and professional growth.
• Trying new technologies and treatment protocols can lead to improved patient care and satisfaction.
• Joining professional networks and organizations can provide valuable resources and connections.
• As dental hygienists, our work has the potential to be life-saving, and it's important to continuously seek growth and empowerment

CHAPTERS 00:00 - Introduction and Podcast Topic 06:35 - The Importance of Stepping Out of Comfort Zones 15:31 - Becoming a Clinical Adjunct Faculty 33:31 - Connecting with Professional Networks 41:03 - Recognizing the Oral-Systemic Connection 49:59 - Seeking Growth and Opportunity   QUOTABLES “Our old school paradigms are exactly that, old school and outdated.” “Hygiene can be very repetitive and stagnant if we don't embrace something new.” “New can be painful, clunky, uncertain, and embarrassing, but it's necessary for growth.”     REFERENCES Hygiene Mastermind Bulletproof Summit Bulletproof Hygiene

Bulletproof Hygiene Podcast Episode 135   HOST: Charissa Wood, RDH  GUEST:  Dr. Emily Stein     TAKEAWAYS

• Understanding biofilm in the oral environment is crucial for effective dental disease management.
• Diet plays a significant role in the development and maintenance of a healthy commensurate biofilm.
• Current dental practices, such as brushing and flossing, only temporarily disrupt biofilm and do not address the underlying issues.
• Dr. Emily Stein's Daily Dental Care offers a revolutionary approach to biofilm management, promoting a healthy oral microbiome and reducing bleeding and inflammation.
• The product is also available for pets, addressing their dental health needs.

  00:00 - Introduction 01:38 - Dr. Emily Stein's Background in Microbiology 10:04 - Impact of Current Dental Practices on Biofilm Management 13:19 - The Importance of Diet in Dental Disease 25:09 - The Effectiveness of Probiotics in Managing Biofilm 27:36 - Introduction to Dr. Stein's Revolutionary Approach 28:06 - Development of Daily Dental Care 34:20 - Recommendations for Usage of Daily Dental Care 39:29 - Availability and Wholesale Options for Daily Dental Care 41:16 - Conclusion and Contact Information   REFERENCES Primal Health Hygiene Mastermind Bulletproof Summit Bulletproof Hygiene 

Bulletproof Hygiene Podcast Episode 134

HOST: Charissa Wood, RDH  GUEST: Cris Duvall, RDH

TAKEAWAYS Cris Duval's Introduction and Background Dental community's role as lifeguards Cris's experience helped her shift as a health model The Lifeguard approach: Helping dental and medical teams mindset The concept of health models is very passionate about helping other people

CHAPTERS 00:00 - Introduction and Background 01:00 - Dental community role as a lifeguard hygienist 02:19 - Guest introduction: Cris Duval 03:30 - Cris's experiences on her shift from practicing standard hygiene to being a health model 07:30 - The importance of the role of health models in health and wellness as a lifeguard 12:00 - How medicine helps with health and wellness 14:00 - How we can embrace the mindset of being a lifeguard hygienist     18:00 - Overview of the practice of a lifeguard coach 25:34 - The lifeguard approach how it can help us connect with medical professionals 28:00 - How to get information in embracing the lifeguard approach 34:00 - How humans are wired to connect and how hygienists can help in taking care of others 38:00 - Closing remarks

REFERENCES

Bulletproof Summit 2024

Email Cris Duvall

The Lifeguard Approach 

Bulletproof Hygiene Podcast Episode 133 HOST: Charissa Wood, RDH GUEST: Summer LaMoureaux, RDH TAKEAWAYS Introduction Background of Summer LaMoureaux Oral Systemic Health Approach to embracing the Oral Systemic Care Model Quantitative versus qualitative dentistry Embracing the concept of “new” Molecular technology in dentistry Testing for predictive treatment AMMP-8 screening Saliva testing for pathogens Building trust with patients It is critical to gather baseline information during patient assessment We can’t own our patient’s choices but we can provide value in the decision-making We don’t have to know everything The ideal hygiene appointment Intentional approach to outcomes Tips for where to start - the Oral Fitness Check REFERENCES Hygiene Mastermind Bulletproof Summit Use code BPHYG100 for $100 off your BP Summit Admission! TWEETABLES That’s why I’m here- to provide education, tools, resources, and a choice- Summer We are the guides, the patient gets to be the hero - Charissa

Bulletproof Hygiene Podcast Episode 132

HOST: Charissa Wood, RDH 

GUEST:  Dr. Tarryn MacCarthy 

 

TAKEAWAYS

Introduction

The Balancing Act

Reflecting on our wins and losses from the previous year

Setting our sights on setting new goals and breaking bad habits

Being drawn to take care of the people around us

Addressing the feeling of shame

Work-life balance and work-life blending

Fight or flight

Sympathetic nervous system stress and myopic vision

How to use your body to go from stress to calm

Vista vision

Meditation

Vagus nerve stimulation

Permitting yourself to feel good

Leaving our emotions at the door

 

REFERENCES

The Business of Happiness Podcast

The Business of Happiness

Hygiene Mastermind

Bulletproof Summit

 

TWEETABLES

When you feel good, you make good choices in your actions - Dr. MacCarthy

 

Bulletproof Hygiene Podcast Episode 131

HOST: Charissa Wood, RDH 

GUEST:  Megan Barnett TAKEAWAYS

Introduction

What is Biolounge?

Components of non-bacterial microbes

Candida and Oral health

How does yeast eat? 

Increased histamine in the brain

Circulating glucose levels

Circulating glucose and fructose 

Balance of fungus or yeast and bacteria 

The antifungal diet

Iron and Zinc

Fermented foods

Viruses that can impact oral health

Protocol of Vitamin C

Endotoxins

Appropriate diet for the human species

 

REFERENCES

Florasophy

BioLounge

Hygiene Mastermind 

Bulletproof Summit Bulletproof Hygiene