Holistic Dentistry Show with Dr. Sanda

Today on the Holistic Dentistry Show, Dr. Sanda Moldovan speaks with Tricia Nelson, an emotional eating expert and TEDx speaker whose talk has garnered over 2 million views on YouTube. Tricia is the author of the bestselling book "Kill Your Hunger: Seven Simple Steps to End Emotional Eating" and host of the Heal Your Hunger show. As a recovered emotional eater who lost 50 pounds by addressing the...

Today on the Holistic Dentistry Show, Dr. Sanda speaks with Dr. David Kennedy about the dangers of mercury, mercury toxicity, and what you can do about it. After working as a Navy dentist, placing over 100 mercury fillings a day for two years, Dr. David Kennedy now dedicates his work to raising awareness about mercury toxicity and changing legislation around it. He explains the countless adverse e...

Today on the Holistic Dentistry Show, Dr. Sanda speaks with Dr. Radhika Kapoor about pediatric airway conditions, signs of airway issues, and what parents can do about it.  Dr. Kapoor explains the importance of pediatric airway health. Early detection and prevention of any issues are vital for a child's health. For Dr. Kapoor, pediatric dentistry combines all of her specialty interests, including...

Today on the Holistic Dentistry Show, Dr. Sanda continues her exploration of jaw bone cavitations and discusses how they form and why they are so difficult to diagnose. Jawbone cavitations can significantly impact overall health, especially for those with chronic pain. Dr. Sanda breaks down the science of what exactly a jawbone cavitation is and how it can lead to osteonecrosis and inflammation. S...

Today on the Holistic Dentistry Show, Dr. Sanda discusses jaw bone cavitations, emphasizing their misunderstood nature and the updated understanding by the International Academy of Oral Medicine and Toxicology (IAOMT). Jawbone cavitations are areas of dead or dying bone tissue in the jaw, often caused by tooth removal, root canals, or infections. In Dr. Sanda's experience, after a jawbone cavitati...

Today on the Holistic Dentistry Show, Dr. Sanda sits down with Dr. Marcelle Pick, an OBGYN and functional medicine practitioner, about the relationship between obesity, mouth inflammation, and safe weight loss. Dr. Marcelle shares her journey into functional medicine, emphasizing the importance of addressing the root causes of illness and not just symptoms. She discusses the high rate of gum infla...

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 disea...

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 y...

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. Onc...

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...

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,...

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...

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 replac...

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 so...

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 thes...

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...

Today on the Holistic Dentistry Show, Dr. Sanda speaks to Dr. Saeid Mushtagh, a Naturopathic Doctor, about homeopathic health approaches, pine pollen and mushrooms for oral health, and the myriad ways mother nature provides healing.  One of the key tenets of naturopathic medicine is that you cannot separate the mind from the body. While there are many healing modalities, Dr. Saeid's focus on pine...

Today on the Holistic Dentistry Show, Dr. Sanda speaks with Talya Meldy, the founder of Clear Way Health. To date, she has given over 15,000 colon hydro-therapy sessions! We discuss the importance of our colons, what's involved in a hydrotherapy session, and debunk common myths. The colon is the human garbage can and in need of regular emptying. Tayla and her team are committed to helping people f...

Today on the Holistic Dentistry Show, Dr. Sanda speaks with Dr. Kevin Scwandt, a biological airway and reconstructive dentist, to discuss airway health, how to sleep better, and common breathing misconceptions.  Dr. Kevin's interest in anthropology led him to the fascinating field of airway dentistry. Many health conditions that commonly impact us now due to "modern" nutrition and lifestyle choice...

Today on the Holistic Dentistry Show, Dr. Sanda speaks once more with Morley Robbins, the author of Cu-RE Your Fatigue, to talk about vitamin D supplements. His recommendations may seriously surprise you! When most people learn that they have low vitamin D or any low nutrient, they supplement with more. Morley urges us to change our thinking! He encourages listeners to look at the larger picture o...

Today on the Holistic Dentistry Show, Dr. Sanda speaks with Morley Robbins, the creator of the Root Cause Protocol, also known as the Magnesium Man, to discuss the relationship between copper, magnesium, and fatigue.  Morley's fascination with the earth's essential elements on the body and within the body led him to focus on metabolic dysfunction to debunk beliefs about chronic disease. The truth...

Today on the Holistic Dentistry Show, Dr. Sanda speaks with Dr. Mark Torbiner, an anesthesiologist at Beverly Hills Dental, to continue the conversation about IV sedation in dentistry and pain control after dental procedures.    Pain anticipation keeps a lot of people away from the dentist chair, so by understanding more about what's actually happening and options as a patient, we hope patients fe...

Today on the Holistic Dentistry Show, Dr. Sanda speaks with Dr. Mark Torbiner, an anesthesiologist at Beverly Hills Dental, about IV sedation in dentistry, its many misconceptions, and what to expect.   IV sedation makes dental procedures considerably safer. A patient's vitals are able to be monitored throughout and in some cases, sedation even flags health conditions that patients may not be awar...

Today on the Holistic Dentistry Show, Dr. Sanda looks into a fascinating aspect of our health, the oral microbiome. It's bacteria time!   Dr. Sanda takes us on a journey through the exciting recent development of oral probiotic research. The connection between bacteria and the mouth seems so obvious yet it was overlooked for so long! The health of the oral microbiome is directly related to so many...

Today on the Holistic Dentistry Show, Dr. Sanda looks at the importance of Vitamin D to maximal health. Even though vitamin D3 plays a crucial role in oral health, cancer prevention, bone health, and even warding against depression, over 1 billion people around the world are deficient.  Dr. Sanda busts the common myth that we can get enough vitamin D3 from the sun alone. Even most Californians don...