Holistic Dentistry Show is a weekly series exploring topics related to holistic dentistry that involve the mouth, body, nutrition, and cutting edge technology. The show is brought to you by Dr. Sanda Moldovan who is recognized internationally for her expertise in oral health, nutrition, and anti-aging. With two Board certifications – periodontics and nutrition – she brings an uncommon level of well-rounded knowledge to biological dentistry. Dr. Sanda will present tips and tools to detoxify y ...
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From Waistline to Gumline: The Anti-Inflammatory Power of Dr. Marcelle’s ‘Drop 20 Now’ Program
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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 …
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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 onl…
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What’s Making You Sick? Understanding the Causes
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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, …
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The Risks of Mercury Amalgam Fillings During Pregnancy
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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 recommendatio…
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Ortho Needs in Kids: Myofunctional Therapy Connection
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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…
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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 recommend…
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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 healin…
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Unlock The Secret: How Your Hormones Influence Your Oral Health
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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. Lo…
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Mystery Illness and The Connection to Hidden Dental Dysfunction
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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 in…
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What is Redox and What Does it Have to Do With Healing?
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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 oxid…
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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 i…
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Green Medicine: Harnessing Herbal Secrets for Long-Term Health
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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 ma…
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Cleansing Within: A Deep Dive into Colon Hydro-Therapy
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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. Ta…
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Breathing Well with Holistic Dentistry: Exploring Airway Health
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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 n…
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The Other Side of Vitamin D Supplementation with Morley Robbins
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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 en…
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All About The Root Cause with Morley Robbins
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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…
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Surprising Ways to Control Dental Pain Without Narcotics
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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 happenin…
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Nap Your Way to Better Oral Health: IV Sedation Insights
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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…
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The Critical Role of Probiotics for the Oral Microbiome
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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 th…
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The Sunshine Vitamin: Unlocking The Secrets of Vitamin D3 for Oral Health
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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 …
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Today on the Holistic Dentistry Show, Panos Papadiamantis, Founder & Chief Product Officer at PNOĒ, speaks with Dr. Sanda. PNOĒ is a pioneer in the breath analysis field, which has the capacity to revolutionize accessing information about an individual’s overall health at incredible speed. From heart function and lung capacity to how your breath sh…
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The Chef Doc’s Blend: Lifestyle Medicine & the Oral-Systemic Link
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Today on The Holistic Dentistry Show, Dr. Colin Zhu, DO, joins Dr. Sanda for an in-depth look at lifestyle medicine and how what we eat impacts our oral health. Spoiler alert: the more plants, the better! In this episode, Dr. Zhu encourages listeners to look at their lives as entirely connected and to become our own biggest advocates for how we tre…
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Secrets Between Your Teeth for a Longer, Healthier Life
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Today on The Holistic Dentistry Show, Darwin Redil joins Dr. Sanda for an in-depth look at what’s happening between our teeth and how to care for those sensitive spaces. Everyone knows we should floss; whether they do it or not is another question. In this episode, let Darwin persuade you to keep your teeth plaque free as he shares tip after tip to…
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Today on The Holistic Dentistry Show, Dr. Syrus Elicus joins Dr. Sanda as they dive into the cutting-edge world of lasers in dentistry. When you think of laser technology, Star Wars lightsabers or laser pointers might come to mind, but the truth is that lasers are at the forefront of minimally invasive, holistic care. In this episode, Dr. Elicus an…
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Bridging Holistic Dentistry and Energy Therapies for Whole-Body Wellness
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Today on The Holistic Dentistry Show, Dr. Sanda is discussing the use of energy therapies in conjunction with holistic dentistry. Dr. Sanda welcomes Dr. Linda Makuta and together they discuss their holistic approach to dentistry which involves looking at the patient’s whole health, including physical, mental, and spiritual aspects. Dr. Makuta share…
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Today on The Holistic Dentistry Show, Dr. Sanda is here to address and investigate an important topic: Why do dental implants fail? With Dr. Sanda’s 20-year career and extensive knowledge of implants (and oral health), it’s safe to say that we are in good hands when it comes to navigating the success and failure of dental implants. Join us on a hig…
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Detox Decoded: Unraveling the When, Why, and How of Body Cleansing
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Today on The Holistic Dentistry Show, Dr. Liebowitz joins Dr. Sanda for a fascinating journey through the Functional Medicine lens as they navigate the different ways to find, heal, and detox the body of heavy metals. With new information at the forefront, this is a timely discussion in support of healing the mouth and body, inside out! Join us for…
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Beware What You Brush: The Hidden Toxins in Oral Hygiene
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Today on The Holistic Dentistry Show, Dr. Sanda is charting an important path as we venture into the body to learn the top five toxins in oral care products. Dr. Sanda shares important information to help guide better oral care decisions and provides watchouts that could disrupt your body’s natural ability to remove bad bacteria. Grab your nearest …
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Boosting Wellness: The Power of Nitric Oxide for Body and Microbiome
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Today on The Holistic Dentistry Show, Dr. Sanda sits down with Dr. Nathan S. Bryan, an international leader in molecular medicine and Nitric Oxide biochemistry and the founder and CEO of Pneuma Nitric Oxide, to explore Nitric Oxide’s incredible ability to heal systemic disease. With Dr. Sanda steering, join us as we explore and uncover the myriad o…
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Decoding the White Tongue: Signs & Solutions for Detox
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Welcome to The Holistic Dentistry Show’s first episode of 2024! Dr. Sanda is taking the reins today as she shares her findings about candida, the bacterial overgrowth that results in a white tongue — and needing a full-body detox! Following the holiday celebrations (and sugar indulgences too), this is a timely conversation. With Dr. Sanda taking ch…
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Elevated Healing: The Power of Hyperbaric Therapy
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Today on The Holistic Dentistry Show’s last episode of 2023, join our fascinating conversation with Nicole Garrett, Certified Hyperbaric Technician (CHT), Safety Director, and founder of Under Pressure Hyperbarics and she and Dr. Sanda jump into the depths of hyperbaric therapy, the newly discovered key to longevity. Let’s begin! Dive medic-turned-…
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C15: The Newly Discovered Key to Longevity
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Today on Holistic Dentistry, join our vibrant conversation with Dr. Stephanie Venn-Watson, a seasoned veterinary epidemiologist, public health scientist, and CEO of Seraphina Therapeutics as she takes us into the depths of C15, an essential fatty acid linked to longevity. Arm-in-arm, Dr. Sanda and Dr. Stephanie delve into the world of C15 and explo…
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Roots of Wellness: Adaptogens for Vitality and Balance with Sage
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Today on Holistic Dentistry, join our vibrant conversation with Sage Dammers, CEO and Co-Founder of Addictive Wellness, as he invites us into the enchanting world of adaptogens and herbalism. With Dr. Sanda at the helm, this episode uncovers the surprisingly addictive qualities of wholesome treats like chocolate, and how they can be both a healthy …
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Ferment Forward: The Probiotic Power of Cultured Foods
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Today on Holistic Dentistry, we’re joined by Jeanne Peters, Certified Wellness Coach, Registered Dietitian, and Co-Founder of Nourishing Wellness Medical Center. Jeanne and Dr. Sanda discuss the power of fermented foods and tips for incorporating them into your diet. First, Jeanne details her entrypoint into nutrition — which includes how she met D…
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Embracing Spiritual Wellness This Holiday
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On this special Thanksgiving episode, we’re joined by Spiritual Life Coach Kathy Namvar. Kathy and Dr. Sanda discuss what spiritual psychology is and share tools for navigating stress during the busy holiday season. First, Kathy dives into what attracted her to spiritual psychology and her journey to becoming a certified life coach. Dr. Sanda share…
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Enamel Explorations: Understanding Tooth Wear
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Today on Holistic Dentistry we’re sitting down with Dr. Niki Maghami, a board-certified prosthodontist (and Dr. Sanda’s colleague!) who takes a multi-disciplinary approach to teeth treatment planning. In this episode, we discuss how and why your teeth wear down, ways to prevent deconstruction, plus how to reconstruct the teeth in response to accele…
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Today on Holistic Dentistry we’re talking about a topic that I receive questions about a lot: wisdom teeth! In this episode, Dr. Sanda details wisdom teeth beyond extraction. This includes specific ways to clean wisdom teeth, why wisdom teeth may be sore, and tips on how to take care of wisdom teeth in the mouth. Then, we share why and when a denti…
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Screening for Silence: HPV Oropharyngeal Cancer and You
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Today on Holistic Dentistry I’m joined by my guest, Dr. Mohammad Kamal, a renowned pathologist, international educator, and CEO and founder of OmniPathology Labs, who’s connecting with dentists to bring more visibility to oral health, specifically throat cancer. In this episode, we talk about Dr. Mohammad’s specialty and type of work, why oropharyn…
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Demystifying Ozone: From Basics to Breakthroughs
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Today on Holistic Dentistry I’m joined by my guest, Micha Lowe, the founder of DrsOzone, an ozone education company for practitioners and patients, to talk about Micha’s personal connection to ozone as holistic care, ozone as a treatment option, ozone oils, and different types of ozone machines and generators. In this episode, we’re discussing all …
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The Good, the Bad and the Ugly of String Floss
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Today on Holistic Dentistry we’re discussing string floss and whether it’s actually the best tool to use for dentistry — or at home! We’re going to examine the history of dental floss, different types of floss, flossing techniques, and alternatives to floss. In this episode, we’re taking a look at the good, bad, and ugly of string floss. First, Dr.…
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Beyond Braces: The Holistic Path to Kids Orthotics Well-Being
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Today on Holistic Dentistry I’m joined by my guest, Dr. Shahrzad (Sherry) Sami, a dual specialist in both pediatrics and orthodontics, the creators of the Children's Health Advocacy Training Curriculum Chat, and co-founder of non-profit organization, Love Button Global Movement. In this episode, we’re discussing Dr. Sherry’s blended passion for ped…
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C60 and Your Smile: Science, Secrets, and Oral Well-Being
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Today on Holistic Dentistry I’m joined by my guest, Ken Schwartz, founder and chief science officer of C60 Purple Power, a health and wellness company committed to delivering really high quality C60 products. In this episode, we’re discussing how Ken discovered C60, and why it’s so beneficial for vitality and overall health. First, Ken illusrates w…
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Unraveling the Mysteries of Fascia: Your Body's Hidden Web
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Today on Holistic Dentistry I’m joined by my guest, Bonnie Crotzer, founder of the movement method and platform, The Floss, who educates people on the often overlooked source of health — our fascia network. Bon’s Fascia Flossing classes and private sessions resculpt the body’s foundational structure through a personalized combination of physical ma…
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Vital Hormones, Gut Resilience, and Detox: Your Path to Wellness
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Today on Holistic Dentistry I’m joined by my guest, Dr. Shilpa Sayana, triple-board-certified MD in internal medicine, obesity medicine, holistic & integrative medicine and a certified practitioner in functional medicine with a specific focus on women’s health, hormones, and medical weight loss. In this episode, we’re discussing Dr. Sayana’s traini…
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Unraveling the Myofunctional Therapy Solutions for Development of Proper Chewing, Swallowing, and Sleep Dysfunction
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Today on Holistic Dentistry I’m joined by my guest, Joy Moeller, a myofunctional therapist, dental hygienist, author, and former lecturer at Indiana University. Joy is also a founding lecturer with the Academy of Orofacial Myofunctional Therapy, and a founding board member with the Academy of Applied Myofunctional Sciences. In this episode, we’re d…
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Beyond Bristles: A Guide to Selecting Your Ideal Toothbrush
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Today on Holistic Dentistry we’re talking about how to find the ideal toothbrush for you? One size does not fit all, believe it or not — and there are a multitude of toothbrushes out there! In this episode, Dr. Sanda shares the history of the toothbrush, as well as its evolution into more sustainable, environmentally-friendly models. Then, we detai…
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Brush Up for a Brighter Smile: Top Oral Hygiene Techniques
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Today on Holistic Dentistry I’m joined by my guest , Shilla Eshaghian, a Southern California Registered Dental Hygienist who discovered her true passion in biological dental cleaning, transforming her patients' lives by enhancing their confidence. Shilla received a Bachelors of Science Degree in 2005 from University of Southern California, and now …
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Fertility Unveiled: Dispelling Myths Revealing Surprising Realities in Today's World
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Today on Holistic Dentistry I’m joined by two guests, Dr. Christina Massinople and Dr. Nashat Latib, two board-certified physicians who are also board-certified functional medicine physicians (there are less than 1000 in the world!). Dr. Christina and Dr. Nashat co-founded Reimagined Fertility, which addresses infertility in couples naturally, usin…
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Revolutionizing Healing: Exploring PRP vs PRF
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Today on Holistic Dentistry, we’re breaking down PRP, platelet-rich plasma, and PRF, platelet-rich fiber. This includes their history, differences, plus advantages and disadvantages — including why we prefer (and use) PRF instead of PRP. In this episode, Dr. Sanda shares how PRP and PRF came on to the market, their topical and injectable applicatio…
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Dental Treatments with Osteoporosis: Challenges & Solutions
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Today on Holistic Dentistry, we’re explaining osteoporosis and dental treatment — both its challenges and solutions — including the aging process, plus medical foods, ingredients, and supplementation to build and maintain long-term bone density. We provide various solutions for osteoporosis, and answer questions around potential impacts and length …
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