https://open.spotify.com/episode/26yxw7mr74YrJ0KCdcz05j?si=xJr1dGEwQxO2715XyoN34A Introduction America is getting older, fast. By 2050, the U.S. population aged 65 and up is projected to grow from 17% to 23% of all Americans. Older adults are keeping more of their...
https://open.spotify.com/episode/4QWPOPPEuaomZQTvPyGjSI?si=cq8t-HdIR1WigFVbb6hctA Dental issues among children are much more common than many realize. According to data from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), half of all children aged 6 to 9 years...
https://open.spotify.com/episode/14nZrOiK2HwtguD1z4TpGf?si=iSwtZutwTJe1WzKpZyrKlg Pediatric to geriatric oral health transition refers to the clinical and conceptual shift that occurs as a patient's dental needs evolve across the lifespan, from the eruption and...
https://open.spotify.com/episode/6VkIVE4Vjbq9vYei08xZOV?si=P8B1Tl0OSfWpm9fWXR_tvw Orofacial Pain and Oral Medicine Featuring Dr. Joel Epstein, Professor and Medical Director of Oral Oncology, City of Hope National Cancer Centre and Cedars-Sinai Health System Multiple...
https://open.spotify.com/episode/0H0db93fU94ueBcQwbgvxw?si=7b7LNEsvR8-16GhAxZY4wg Artificial intelligence is transforming healthcare faster than ever before. From early disease detection to helping providers coordinate patient care and how healthcare teams work...
https://open.spotify.com/episode/68vJFf0UZ8FsjmwbW7kvmp?si=cM0qAy_vRqyJuIUTe6O6mQ Featuring Dr. Glenn Clark, Professor and Director of the Online Master of Science in Orofacial Pain and Oral Medicine Program, Herman Ostrow School of Dentistry of USC Multiple sclerosis...
https://open.spotify.com/episode/5UocaZSZiRh9Np4XoBIO3d?si=Ixjuq_zZRmuEWuk-7RmNsA Featuring Dr. Jim Scott, Consultant Neurologist, in conversation with Jane Wrinch A patient in their late 30s arrives at the dental office with sharp, electric facial pain along the...
https://open.spotify.com/episode/3p8IYm52PhpD59gPLKpyhw?si=PcNy9b9pQ9a7lSzgvRY8Ng Older patients don't arrive with a single problem. They arrive with a history — and that history belongs to an entire team of providers who, more often than not, have never spoken to...
https://open.spotify.com/episode/5j2P5Z9jmtB39YvEvXcXpA?si=k5IpvKjQTfKfh3K2z82a9A Temporomandibular disorders, or TMD, are a common cause of jaw pain, facial discomfort, and limited function. Many patients also report that their symptoms seem worse during certain...
https://open.spotify.com/episode/4qYU0X7RyotD9VLcc6exMA?si=swwfpI-yRO-qRrVB4piNfg A patient walks into your clinic, stressed and sleep-deprived, pointing to their jaw. “My bite just feels off,” they say. “If you could shave down that one tooth, the pain would stop.”...
https://open.spotify.com/episode/2OSrOFKsLTEpOlBNdqlZ3b?si=jB8jYbJ2Sn-QQ1xJFPpZgg Introduction The world is warming at an unprecedented rate. The Sixth Assessment Report of the IPCC confirmed a 1.09°C rise in global surface temperature over the period 1901–2018, and...
https://open.spotify.com/episode/39dKQoJpakN1NEJqri99ar?si=q6BumkW-RL-EZt43vWdMnA Introduction Climate change and environmental pollution are increasingly recognized as interconnected global health crises. While their systemic health impacts are widely documented,...
https://open.spotify.com/episode/3RDNkSnFb7StUiqQPap8a6?si=dRHoRR-1QOirRhOLA1d1OQ Every day, we ask patients to brush, floss, and reduce sugar intake. Most patients can repeat these instructions back to us, yet oral disease remains one of the most prevalent chronic...
https://open.spotify.com/episode/7j7zamfnm3ufZsVoNTd0Zy?si=18HD4fKGQxii8nCpBGeRlA Introduction The human microbiome plays an important role in maintaining physiologic balance throughout the body. In the oral cavity, diverse microbial species interact with...
https://open.spotify.com/episode/5h5FkoaUKDik8jsNdkFWo2?si=Mp7R_ysURH-0p_jzvixWoQ New iPSC-based genomic evidence has identified two converging neurobiological failures at the root of bruxism: a serotonin 2A receptor variant that amplifies stress-driven motor...
https://open.spotify.com/episode/1sqJe13ScKhBML5Q1ayQIX?si=kNg6gjBPQiKwSMqRG-zlqQ Poor oral health has been linked with cardiovascular disease, diabetes, neurodegenerative diseases, and various cancers. This connection is rooted in the body’s complex microbial...
https://open.spotify.com/episode/2BMAdyag1PXa8nUEefnp83?si=4xWu-RFRQDS-M3JRa7Mp3w Most patients come to our office worried about cavities, gum disease, or a tooth that needs attention. Very few come in thinking about their longevity. But that is exactly what we think...
https://open.spotify.com/episode/098pR9xzjmAOpU731klLXS?si=dBIdTZdcQByPINU3D1Fseg When a patient comes in describing persistent jaw pain, facial pressure, and limited mouth opening, the instinct is to reach for imaging and look for structural evidence. But in...
https://open.spotify.com/episode/2PztVm7NuPeBIRkuKTHAy4?si=C4agMBaRSb2_AGFYDsufnQ Introduction Mental health and oral health are deeply interconnected, particularly in older adults who face bereavement, chronic illness, cognitive decline, and functional...
https://open.spotify.com/episode/0VbrWHxoaHPNy8VNgykSph?si=XfA93OKRTr6t4abszaRdKg Introduction: Why the Mouth and Mind Matter Together? What if the state of your mouth could influence how you think, feel, and function every day and, in turn, your mental...
https://open.spotify.com/episode/0fHNDLrrNlFBJtXbNhWzFO?si=wgiJ8WszSHSdDpUbhURzzw What is precision medicine? Precision medicine, also known as personalized medicine or systems medicine, is a data-driven approach to medical care that considers genetic, lifestyle, and...
https://open.spotify.com/episode/64JU83wz6pGUmXBulBWJE5?si=Xz2pDctbRsaDmkVllkKfeg Oral health clinicians tend to organize their schedule in a one-size-fits-all manner. We tend to schedule appointment times based on the type of treatment or personal skill level: one...
https://open.spotify.com/episode/5yuRnY1jreoAIctvI9uzXS?si=KrZ4JHNIStKVFOOhtGY7vQ Two conditions that commonly cause people to live with pain include fibromyalgia and migraines. Those who experience these conditions often live with ongoing pain that impacts their...
https://open.spotify.com/episode/1AeDBAWvUJG5P6ub07nTyj?si=qfq05qyeQyCDKfptzF7hqQ Introduction Many countries have tracked changing demographics, with projections suggesting the world's population of adults 60 and older will double to 22% (2 billion) by 2050. With...
