33 min

Episode #81: Weed, feed, or seed the oral microbiome? Troubleshooting the oral microbiome with David Lin PhD Ask the Dentist with Dr. Mark Burhenne

    • Medicine

David Lin is the go-to guy for oral microbiome! During today’s conversation, we get an overview of the oral microbiome, and how it should be treated. Through our discussion about prebiotics and probiotics, feeding microbes, and researching the oral microbiome, you’ll learn what we mean by ‘weeding, feeding and seeding,’ and when to implement each strategy. We know firsthand that the prevention route can reduce pain and maximize efficiency, and today’s episode teaches listeners plenty of vital truths to do just that. All dentists want to be a hero to their patients. Today’s episode is sure to equip you with some powerful tools to help you to make a difference in the lives of your dentistry patients. Thanks for tuning in!

Key Points From This Episode:

An introduction to David Lin and his background in oral microbiome [00:25]

The weed, feed, or seed concept and how it relates to the oral microbiome [01:50]

Prebiotics and probiotics [03:01]

Feeding the right microbe [05:30]

What ‘weeding’ means in the microbiome and what it looks like [08:30]

Antimicrobials that work for a client neglecting their oral health [09:16]

The right time to ‘seed’ and how to do it [12:25]

Determining which combination of weeding, feeding, and seeding to use [15:17]

Choosing an appropriate starting point for each particular client [17:52]

Early research on the oral microbiome [21:05]

Questions to ask your dentist around pre- and probiotics [23:09]

The benefit of knowing that the prevention route is much less painful [27:01]

What dentists want out of their patient relationships [27:40]

David’s preferred food that supports gut health [31:05]


How to Submit Your Question:
Record your question for Dr. B at speakpipe.com/askthedentist 

Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode:
David Lin on LinkedIn
Bristle
Cass Nelson-Dooley
Interview: Why we Shouldn’t Ignore the Microbiome
Slate Flosser
Ask the Dentist
About Dr. Mark Burhenne
Follow Dr. B on Instagram @askthedentist
Follow Dr. B on Twitter @askthedentist
Ask Dr. B a Question
Functional Dentist Directory
What Dr. B Recommends
Check Out My NEW Line of Toothpaste and Professional Dental Varnish!!
Check out Dr. B's website for more information: https://askthedentist.com
Subscribe to Dr. B's newsletter Mondays with Mark: https://askthedentist.com/newsletter

David Lin is the go-to guy for oral microbiome! During today’s conversation, we get an overview of the oral microbiome, and how it should be treated. Through our discussion about prebiotics and probiotics, feeding microbes, and researching the oral microbiome, you’ll learn what we mean by ‘weeding, feeding and seeding,’ and when to implement each strategy. We know firsthand that the prevention route can reduce pain and maximize efficiency, and today’s episode teaches listeners plenty of vital truths to do just that. All dentists want to be a hero to their patients. Today’s episode is sure to equip you with some powerful tools to help you to make a difference in the lives of your dentistry patients. Thanks for tuning in!

Key Points From This Episode:

An introduction to David Lin and his background in oral microbiome [00:25]

The weed, feed, or seed concept and how it relates to the oral microbiome [01:50]

Prebiotics and probiotics [03:01]

Feeding the right microbe [05:30]

What ‘weeding’ means in the microbiome and what it looks like [08:30]

Antimicrobials that work for a client neglecting their oral health [09:16]

The right time to ‘seed’ and how to do it [12:25]

Determining which combination of weeding, feeding, and seeding to use [15:17]

Choosing an appropriate starting point for each particular client [17:52]

Early research on the oral microbiome [21:05]

Questions to ask your dentist around pre- and probiotics [23:09]

The benefit of knowing that the prevention route is much less painful [27:01]

What dentists want out of their patient relationships [27:40]

David’s preferred food that supports gut health [31:05]


How to Submit Your Question:
Record your question for Dr. B at speakpipe.com/askthedentist 

Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode:
David Lin on LinkedIn
Bristle
Cass Nelson-Dooley
Interview: Why we Shouldn’t Ignore the Microbiome
Slate Flosser
Ask the Dentist
About Dr. Mark Burhenne
Follow Dr. B on Instagram @askthedentist
Follow Dr. B on Twitter @askthedentist
Ask Dr. B a Question
Functional Dentist Directory
What Dr. B Recommends
Check Out My NEW Line of Toothpaste and Professional Dental Varnish!!
Check out Dr. B's website for more information: https://askthedentist.com
Subscribe to Dr. B's newsletter Mondays with Mark: https://askthedentist.com/newsletter

33 min