Welcome to another captivating episode of Functional Roots! In this episode, hosts Amanda and Heather dive deep into the world of functional and holistic dentistry with special guest Janet Madrid, an author, speaker, and founder of Hope for Health Integrative Oral Health and Wellness. Janet shares her inspiring journey of over 46 years in dentistry, from her beginnings as a young dental assistant to her current role as an advocate for merging medicine and dentistry for holistic patient care.

Janet discusses the powerful connections between oral health, overall wellness, and the body's innate ability to heal. She emphasizes the importance of individualized patient care, sharing her experience of running a mobile dental hygiene practice that allows her to give patients the comprehensive attention they need. Janet also talks about her personal battle with mercury toxicity, her passion for patient education, and her vision of providing hope and better health outcomes for her patients.

Key takeaways from this episode include:

- Understanding the importance of functional and holistic approaches in dental care

- Impacts of mercury toxicity as experienced by Janet

- The significance of patient education and individualized care plans

- Janet’s journey of learning, passion, and lifelong engagement in her profession

- Exploring diagnostic tools like salivary testing and the role of oral probiotics

📚 Resources mentioned in the episode:

- [International Academy of Biological Dentistry & Medicine](https://iabdm.org)

- [International Academy of Oral Medicine and Toxicology](https://iaomt.org)

- [American Academy for Oral Systemic Health](https://aaosh.org)

- [DeWitt Wilkerson](https://www.mcdean.com)

- [Hope for Health Integrative Oral Health and Wellness](https://hopeforhealth.org)

Don't miss out on this heartwarming and informative episode! Make sure to like, subscribe, and check out more episodes for insights into holistic dental care and whole-body wellness.

#FunctionalDentistry #HolisticWellness #OralSystemicHealth #MercuryToxicity #PatientCare #DentalHygiene #HopeForHealth

00:00 Introduction to Functional Roots

00:48 Meet Janet Madrid: A Journey in Holistic Dentistry

02:22 Janet's Early Career and Health Challenges

04:39 Transition to Holistic Dentistry

09:53 Starting a Mobile Dental Practice

21:03 Integrating Functional and Holistic Concepts

36:10 Switching to Cure Prox Electric Toothbrush

37:01 Teaching Proper Brushing and Flossing Techniques

37:55 The Importance of Extended Dental Appointments

39:26 Addressing Burnout and Rethinking Hygienist Roles

41:01 Promoting Patient Independence in Oral Care

44:18 The Role of Hope in Patient Healing

49:09 Writing a Book on Holistic Health

54:30 Integrating Dental and Medical Practices

59:04 The Importance of Airway Health

01:01:12 Continuous Learning and Professional Development

01:05:01 Upcoming Conferences and Networking