Keeping Abreast with Dr. Jenn
Keeping Abreast with Dr. Jenn is a podcast dedicated to empowering women and promoting breast health through a functional medicine lens. Dr. Jenn is a leading functional medicine practitioner specializing in restoring health to the breast cancer population. She explores a range of topics related to breast health, including prevention, diagnosis, treatment, and holistic approaches to support overall well-being.
Whether you're a breast cancer survivor, a woman seeking to improve your breast health, a caregiver supporting a loved one, or you are just looking to thrive in this complicated world, this podcast is designed to meet your needs. Discover how functional medicine approaches can complement conventional treatments, support hormone balance, enhance nutrition, manage stress, optimize lifestyle choices, and promote overall well-being. Tune into Keeping Abreast with Dr. Jenn to gain the knowledge, tools, and resources to take control of your breast health journey. Remember, at the end of the day, breast health is health!
Note: The Keeping Abreast with Dr. Jenn podcast is intended for informational purposes only and is not a substitute for professional medical advice. Always consult with your healthcare provider for personalized guidance and treatment recommendations.
Keeping Abreast with Dr. Jenn
118: The Mouth-Body Connection: Functional Dentistry with Dr. Staci Whitman
In this enlightening episode of Keeping Abreast, Dr. Jenn Simmons sits down with Dr. Staci Whitman, founder of NoPo Kids Dentistry and a pioneer in functional and holistic oral health. Together they uncover how the mouth serves as the gateway to the body—and why what happens there reverberates through every system.
Dr. Whitman explains how chronic disease begins long before symptoms appear and how functional dentistry offers a path toward true prevention. From the oral microbiome and nutrition to mercury fillings, x-ray exposure, and the ongoing fluoride debate, she brings clarity and compassion to topics often overlooked in conventional care.
Listeners will gain an understanding of biocompatibility in dental materials, the emotional toll of traditional dentistry, and how early-life oral care can shape a lifetime of wellness. This is an empowering look at how modern medicine and dentistry can finally come together to support whole-body health.
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In This Episode, You Will Learn:
- Why chronic disease often begins in the mouth
- How root canals can influence systemic health
- The principles of functional and holistic dentistry
- How nutrition impacts teeth, gums, and the microbiome
- What to know about x-rays, mercury fillings, and safe removal
- Why biocompatibility testing for dental materials matters
- The crucial role of saliva and the oral microbiome
- The mental-health challenges many dentists face
- How pediatric oral care shapes lifelong wellness
- Why dentistry’s future depends on integration and education
Episode Timeline Highlights:
00:00 The Epidemic of Chronic Disease
03:11 Holistic Dentistry: A New Approach
06:12 Root Canals and Systemic Health
08:50 The Shift to Functional Dentistry
12:03 The Role of Nutrition in Oral Health
15:07 Integrating Dentistry and Medicine
18:12 The Importance of Oral Microbiome
21:00 Testing and Monitoring Oral Health
23:59 X-Rays and Radiation Concerns
27:04 Mercury in Dentistry
30:07 Safe Removal of Mercury Fillings
42:16 Biocompatibility in Dentistry
45:07 Mental Health in Dentistry
49:03 The Importance of Pediatric Dentistry
51:05 The Evolution of Oral Health
57:55 The Fluoride Debate
01:10:55 Heroes in Functional Dentistry
01:13:56 Finding Biologic Dentists
01:18:59 The Future of Dental Education
Where to find Dr. Staci Whitman:
Website: https://doctorstaci.com
Social Media: @doctor_staci
To talk to a member of Dr. Jenn's team and learn more about working privately with RHMD, visit:
https://jennsimmons.simplero.com/page/377266?kuid=327aca17-5135-44cf-9210-c0b77a56e26d&kref=vOKy0sAiorrK
To get your copy of Dr. Jenn's book, The Smart Woman's Guide to Breast Cancer, visit: https://tinyurl.com/SmartWomansBreastCancerGuide
To purchase the auria breast cancer screening test go here https://auria.care/ and use the code DRJENN20 for 20% Off.
Connect with Dr. Jenn:
Website: https://www.realhealthmd.com/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/DrJennSimmons
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/drjennsimmons/
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@dr.jennsimmons