In this conversation, Camille and Dr. Maria Sokolina, DDS, explore her journey into the world of dental sleep medicine. Dr. Sokolina sheds light on the intricate connections between jaw structure, teeth alignment, and overall wellness. Listeners will discover how our bite impacts our posture, balance, and breathing, and why addressing sleep and airway issues is critical for total-body health.

Earlier this year at AAOSH, Camille had the opportunity to meet Dr. Sokolina, a leading expert in dental sleep medicine. Dr. Sokolina specializes in helping patients with sleep disorders, breathing issues, and comprehensive oral health improvement. Her approach integrates cutting-edge orthodontic techniques and airway-focused treatments to optimize both health and aesthetics.

Recognized for her expertise, Dr. Sokolina has been featured in prominent publications such as AARP, Sleep Review, JDSM, Oral Health, Orthodontic Products, and Sleep World. She is also a distinguished member of organizations like the American Academy of Dental Sleep Medicine and the American Academy of Physiological Medicine and Dentistry.

Tune in to hear Dr. Sokolina share her insights into how orthodontics, sleep medicine, and oral health come together to transform lives—improving not only function and sleep but also confidence and overall aesthetic harmony.

Find her here:

https://www.instagram.com/drmariasokolina/

https://www.linkedin.com/in/maria-sokolina-dds-7711aa15/

https://www.facebook.com/harmonydental/

This episode continues our IDM Totality of Care series with author, entrepreneur, and Super Dentist Dr. Kami Hoss.

Armed with a doctorate in dental surgery from UCLA and a post-doctorate in orthodontics and dentofacial orthopedics, he co-founded The Super Dentists with his business partner and wife, Dr. Nazli Keri. Over the last twenty years, The Super Dentists has become one of the leading multi-specialty dental practices in the country, utilizing the latest tools and techniques to provide patients with the safest, fastest, and most extraordinary dental experience.

Once you give this episode a listen, check out his bestseller If Your Mouth Could Talk along with his SuperMouth products!

Keep smilin' everyone!

This episode is for our Perio Peeps! We sit down with Dr. Georgios Kotsakis, a clinical researcher focusing on bone regeneration procedures in Implant surgery and Peri-implantitis Therapy. This conversation explores emergent findings in the management of peri-implantitis and how Dr. Kotaskis goes about prevention vs treatment of gum disease.

Dr. Kotsakis is a periodontal expert who serves as a Professor of Oral Biology and Assistant Dean of Clinical Research at Rutgers School of Dental Medicine. He received his DDS from the University of Athens and practiced in Athens, Greece for several years before coming to the US.

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This episode continues our Totality of Care series with Dr. Rachelle Beattie, the Lead Scientist at ProBiora Health. This conversation builds upon our oral microbiome episode with David Lin by exploring Rachelle's insights on the role of oral probiotics in personal hygiene and how a better understanding of the oral microbiome is key for addressing oral-systemic health.

Dr. Rachelle Beattie is a microbial ecologist whose research focuses on harnessing the power of microorganisms to understand and improve environmental and human health. Today, Dr. Beattie serves as the lead of Research and Development at Proiora Health, where she uses her expertise in microbial ecology to evaluate the role of probiotics in the oral microbiome. 

This episode is part of a series of conversations held during the 2024 IDM Totality of Care Symposium in Knoxville, Tennessee.

Happy Halloween everyone! Are you wondering what to do with all of your leftover Halloween treats? Perhaps you are unsure how these scary, yet yummy sweets may affect your pretty pearls?

In this episode (from 2023), we explore the scary myths and truths of whitening pop-ups, which Halloween treats are better or worse for teeth, and when is the best time to brush after eating sweets.

Show Notes

• Whitening popups and state regulations on whitening services
• The NIDCR reports that adults 20-64 have an average of 25.5 teeth!
• 2.2% of US adults have NO teeth
• Best Types of Treats for Teeth = chocolate, sugar-free, and nut candies
• Moderate evidence shows e-brushes are more effective at removing plaque. However, e-brushes are also more likely to abrade dentin

If you want to learn more about the links between oral and systemic health, follow Let's Get Oral here on LinkedIn and subscribe to our pod on your favorite streaming platform to stay informed!

In this episode, we sit down with David Lin, Co-Founder and Chief Science Officer @ Bristle.

David has over 10 years of molecular biology, microbiology, genomics, and synthetic biology experience across academia, public health, and industry. He has an extensive background in infectious disease and genomics, which is highlighted by his 11 peer-reviewed publications.

To learn more about Bristle and their oral microbiome saliva test, check out their website (https://www.bristlehealth.com/) for more details.

Keep smilin' everyone!

This episode continues our Totality of Care series focused on airway health with Dr. Bill Hang, the founder of The OrthO2Health Community. Dr. Hang has committed his career to advancing a paradigm of thinking in orthodontics that rejects traditional retractive techniques in patients of all ages.

Through his mentorship programs, Dr. Hang teaches pediatric dentists, orthodontists, and general dentists to identify and treat airway disorders so their patients don’t suffer from sleep/breathing issues.

This episode is part of a series of conversations during the 2024 Totality of Care Symposium in Knoxville, Tennessee. Stay tuned to hear from researchers and clinicians implementing a complete health model of patient care by bridging oral health with the whole person. These conversations focus on topics including the oral microbiome, the brain-mouth axis, airway health, cardiology, and more.

Happy Fall everyone! We continue our IDM Totality of Care series by sharing our conversation with Michelle Zoltan and Dr. David Alfi, an innovative jaw surgeon helping to lead the way we treat airway disorders.

Dr. David Alfi is a board-certified, dual-degree oral and maxillofacial surgeon who specializes in craniofacial and orthognathic surgery and rehabilitation. Following his residency, Dr. Alfi joined Houston Methodist and Texas Children’s Hospital while working as an associate professor and full-scope surgeon. Dr Alfi then started his private practice with the vision to excel in surgical outcomes and advance the field with research and development of surgical techniques.

This episode is part of a series of conversations we had during the 2024 Totality of Care Symposium in Knoxville, Tennessee. Stay tuned to hear from researchers and clinicians who are implementing a complete health model of patient care by bridging oral health with the whole person. These conversations focus on topics including the oral microbiome, the brain-mouth axis, airway health, cardiology, and more.

Our guest in this episode is Dr. Liviu Steier, a dental specialist who has co-developed several breakthrough technologies in caries detection, prevention, and therapy.

Dr. Liviu Steier has been practicing dentistry in Germany for over 40 years. He is a specialist in prosthodontics and endodontics with a host of research and practice experience in the US, Brazil, and Europe.

Don't hold your breath! In this next episode from our Totality of Care series, we pivot to a problem many people don't know they have: airway disorders. We sit down with Sydney and Victor Avis to discuss their battle with a breathing disorder and hear about their journey leading The Airway Revolution Foundation.

The Airway Revolution Foundation is a not-for-profit organization that promotes airway health by creating projects that generate awareness and discussion. Their mission is to increase awareness, advance education, and improve care so that millions of children & adults can live healthier lives.

This episode is part of a series of conversations at the 2024 Totality of Care Symposium.