Podcast
Think Oral Health
Hosted by Mariya Filipova and Jonathan Levine · EN
Healthcare has been siloed, and systems pay little attention to all of the interconnected nature of health factors, especially when it comes to our mouths, but this trend needs to stop.
Through conversations with different actors in the healthcare ecosystem, Think Oral Health hosted by Mariya Filipova and Jonathan Levine wants to shake healthcare’s core by connecting the dots between care teams and patients, data, and insights, specialties, socioeconomic status, and access, and discover the true power of oral health in your overall well-being.
To learn more go to outcomesrocket.health/thinkoralhealth/
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Episodes
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The Patient-Led Revolution is Redefining Healthcare Data Access with Susannah Fox, author of "Rebel Health" and technology strategist
Apr 24, 202500:43:48Tap to summarizeEmpowering patients with access to their health data and information is crucial for better health outcomes. In this episode, Susannah Fox, author of "Rebel Health" and technology strategist, discusses the importance of patient-led healthcare revolutions, the democratization of health information, and the need for patients to own their data. She also highlights the importance of improving collaboration between dental and medical care, empowering patients with credible information, and recognizing the seeker, networker, solver, and champion archetypes as essential roles in navigating complex healthcare systems.Tune in and learn how patients, clinicians, and innovators can work together to create a more equitable and effective healthcare landscape!Watch the entire episode on YouTube and get more details at Think Oral Health. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Transcribe →Why Dentistry Must Move Beyond Reactive Care with Anabella Oquendo Associate Professor at NYU College of Dentistry
Apr 10, 202500:30:51Tap to summarizeTo succeed in dentistry, practitioners need clinical skills, leadership, communication, and business knowledge while understanding the mouth's role in overall health. In this episode, Professor Anabella Oquendo shares her journey from an international student to a leading academic role, emphasizing the importance of mentorship and like-minded connections to drive meaningful change. She advocates for transforming dental education with a holistic approach that considers nutrition, sleep quality, and the connection between oral and systemic health while highlighting the role of AI and technology in improving diagnostics, enhancing efficiency, and supporting sustainability and prevention in underserved communities.Tune in and learn how education can redefine dentistry and elevate lives!Watch the entire episode on YouTube and get more details at Think Oral Health. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Transcribe →Redefining Home Nursing and Patient Advocacy with Jeannemarie Bozza, CEO and founder of Commodore Concierge Nurse Management
Mar 27, 202500:37:23Tap to summarizeImagine having a dedicated nurse advocate by your side, ensuring you receive the best possible care wherever you call home.In this episode, Jeannemarie Bozza discusses founding Commodore Concierge Nurse Management, a unique home nursing company focused on personalized, holistic care that empowers nurses and prioritizes preventative medicine. Her passion for exceptional care led to a rapidly growing referral-based business that aims to improve patient quality of life and elevate home healthcare as an alternative to traditional settings.Tune in as Jeannie Bozza shares how her innovative approach is transforming patient care and redefining home nursing!Watch the entire episode on YouTube and get more details at Think Oral Health. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Transcribe →Prevention, Policy, and Patient Wellness with Dr. Brett Kessler
Mar 13, 202500:45:25Tap to summarizeImagine your dentist as a key player in preventing and managing chronic diseases, not just treating cavities.In this episode, Dr. Brett Kessler advocates for dental benefit reform to shift dentistry from a surgical model to one focused on chronic disease management and overall health, expanding Medicaid benefits and providing care to 300,000 underserved patients. He emphasizes the connection between oral and overall health, aiming to improve patient outcomes and reduce costs by integrating dentistry into broader healthcare systems.Tune in to learn how dentistry is evolving beyond the drill, tackling substance abuse, reshaping healthcare policies, and proving that oral health is the gateway to overall wellness!Watch the entire episode on YouTube and get more details at Think Oral Health. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Transcribe →How Salivary Testing Can Detect Systemic Diseases Dr. Tina Saw
Feb 27, 202500:25:24Tap to summarizeDid you know that your saliva could hold the key to detecting not just dental issues but also serious health conditions like diabetes and heart disease?In this episode, Dr. Tina Saw discusses how salivary diagnostics can connect dentistry and overall health, offering rapid, affordable chairside testing that analyzes biomarkers for various diseases. She advocates for making salivary testing a standard of care to shift dentistry to a preventive model, potentially reducing healthcare costs and improving patient outcomes.Tune in to learn how cutting-edge salivary diagnostics are transforming dentistry into a powerful tool for preventive healthcare!Watch the entire episode on YouTube and get more details at Think Oral Health.Resources: Connect with and follow Dr. Tina Saw on LinkedIn. Follow Oral Genome on LinkedIn and discover their website! Follow Harmony Health on LinkedIn and explore their website! Check out Dr. Saw’s previous Think Oral Health episode! Watch the entire episode on YouTube and get more details at Think Oral Health. Mariya Filipova - https://filipova.health/ Systemic Health Investor - https://www.4100dx.com/ Care Convergence Thought Leader: Dental Economics Forbes Technology Council Member Jonathan Levine - www.drjonathanlevine.com Founder - JBL New York City www.jblnyc.com Founder - GLO Science LLC www.gloscience.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Transcribe →How Mindset and AI are Transforming Dentistry with Dr. Kyle Stanley
Feb 13, 202500:37:50Tap to summarizeDid you know that dentists have one of the highest rates of burnout and mental health challenges?In this episode, Dr. Kyle Stanley discusses the pressures in dentistry and the importance of mindset, emphasizing how financial stress, business management, and professional identity struggles contribute to mental health challenges. He introduces his "ripple framework," which focuses on self-awareness and well-being, while the conversation also explores AI's role in standardizing diagnoses and the shift toward preventive dentistry.Tune in to uncover the hidden struggles in dentistry and how mindset, AI, and preventive care are shaping a healthier future for both professionals and patients!Watch the entire episode on YouTube and get more details at Think Oral Health. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Transcribe →Unapologetic Leadership and Healthcare Entrepreneurship with Dr. Kwadwo Kyeremanteng
Jan 23, 202500:36:34Tap to summarizeWhat if the key to transforming healthcare lies in fearless leadership, innovative technology, and a relentless focus on prevention?In this episode, Dr. Kwadwo Kyeremanteng discusses his healthcare journey, emphasizing values-based leadership and innovative solutions for resource optimization, burnout reduction, and improved patient outcomes through prevention and personalized medicine. He also champions bold changes like exploring privatization and leveraging technology for precision medicine.Tune in as Dr. Kwadwo Kyeremanteng shares his inspiring journey, groundbreaking initiatives, and bold ideas for reshaping the future of medicine!Watch the entire episode on YouTube and get more details at Think Oral Health. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Transcribe →2025 Vision: Innovations and Collaborations in Medical-Dental Care
Jan 9, 202500:36:01Tap to summarizeIt’s time to reflect on an inspiring year of conversations with trailblazers and look into the future!In this episode, Dr. Jonathan Levine and Mariya Filipova reflect on their podcast journey, highlighting insights from 45 episodes and their vision for healthcare in 2025, emphasizing the need for seamless, integrated care. They also celebrate AI-driven personalization, periodontal care, and dental-medical integration, along with the growing role of Dental Support Organizations in enhancing patient outcomes through technology and sharing best practices.Tune in to look back on game-changing innovations and guests on the Think Oral Health podcast, and be inspired by bold visions for seamless healthcare in 2025 and beyond!Watch the entire episode on YouTube and get more details at Think Oral Health. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Transcribe →How Salivary Screening is Key to Understanding Healthcare with Dr. Tina Saw and Brian Jones
Dec 19, 202400:30:04Tap to summarizeImagine a world where a simple saliva test can transform oral health care, prevent disease, and bridge the gap between dentistry and overall wellness.In this episode, Dr. Tina Saw and Brian Jones discuss their collaboration to improve oral health outcomes for underserved populations using salivary diagnostics. This proactive, data-driven technology has the potential to transform oral health into a broader wellness strategy by streamlining care, enhancing collaboration, and personalizing recommendations.Tune in to learn how groundbreaking salivary diagnostics are revolutionizing oral health care and improving lives, especially for underserved populations!Click this link to the show notes, transcript, and resources: outcomesrocket.healthWatch the entire episode on YouTube and get more details at Think Oral Health. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Transcribe →Building a Support Network for Dental Office Managers Nationwide with Heather Colicchio
Dec 12, 202400:43:47Tap to summarizeFrom a simple idea sparked by a friend's call for help to leading a 10,000-member organization, Heather Colicchio transformed the landscape of dental office management.In this episode, Heather Colicchio discusses the founding and growth of the American Association of Dental Office Management, which supports dental office managers by providing essential business education and fostering a strong, supportive community. Recognizing a lack of resources for dental office managers after a friend's struggles with running a practice, Heather transitioned from being an entrepreneur with a chain of cafes to leading AADOM, now the largest organization of its kind with over 10,000 members, and she envisions the organization continuing to lead in education and professional development as the dental industry evolves toward integrated, care-convergent models.Tune in as Heather Colicchio reveals how AADOM is shaping the future of dental office management with essential education, community, and leadership insights!Click this link to the show notes, transcript, and resources: outcomesrocket.healthWatch the entire episode on YouTube and get more details at Think Oral Health. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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