9 episodes
Dentistry Disrupted Dr. Craig Clayton | Restoration Dentistry
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4.8 • 20 Ratings
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Welcome to Dentistry Disrupted with Dr. Craig D. Clayton. I am a wellness and biomimetic dentist, passionate change maker, social media thought leader, and educator on disrupting the way we approach oral healthcare. Come along with me as we journey towards a healthier, and more empowered you.
It wasn’t all that long ago that I worked in traditional dentistry and questioned my career choice, but then I found biomimetic dentistry, I found whole wellness, and I found my calling. Fast forward to now, I love what I do, I’ve grown a large social media following and built a successful dental practice on the foundation of disrupting traditional dentistry.
This is more than just a podcast about teeth, this is a podcast about whole wellness and out-of-the-box root cause solutions. I’ll have guest experts come join us for great discussions and more disruption of the healthcare system.
I am so excited to facilitate a place where we can learn together, definitely laugh together, and grow together.
Whether you are a dentist, a person who struggles with cavities, or a person who has perfect oral health, there will be something for you here. So hit that subscribe button and join me on this journey to feel empowered, refreshed, and excited to become the healthiest version of yourself!
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8. Betting on Yourself: Disrupting the Norm in Dentistry with Guest Dr. Avi Patel
Dr. Avi Patel joins Dr. Clayton on Dentistry Disrupted to discuss their experiences as dental disruptors. Dr. Avi's non-traditional path as a dentist gives him a unique perspective on what changes are needed in the dental industry to not only serve patients better, but also to prevent burnout in dentists.
Key Takeaways:
Orthodontics is not just about creating a pretty smile, but also about improving oral health and preventing future issues.
The dental industry needs disruption, as many dentists are not willing to share their knowledge and mentor the next generation of dentists, so we never make progress.
Dentists face challenges such as toxic work environments, lack of mentorship, and pressure to prioritize insurance-driven procedures, which keeps them stuck.
Dental insurance dictates treatment decisions, leading to a focus on volume rather than quality care. Guess who suffers? You.
Chapters
00:00 Introduction and Background
06:42 The Importance of Orthodontics for Oral Health
11:15 Disruption in the Dental Industry
18:23 Challenges Faced by Dentists
25:07 The Influence of Insurance on Dental Practices
30:23 The Need for Change in Dentistry
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7. Introduction to Airway Medicine with A Myofunctional Therapist
In today’s episode, Craig D. Clayton, DMD and Sammie Nicollelo, RDH, BSDH, OMT introduce you to airway medicine!
Is this just a fad?
What are common symptoms of airway problems?
What about tongue ties?
What is the purpose of myofunctional therapy?
What does an airway team look like?
What benefits come from treating airway issues?
You will get all these questions answered and more in today’s episode! Don't want to miss a thing? Make sure to opt in to my weekly emails, click here!
To find a myofunctional therapist near you, check out airwaycircle.com!
You can find Sammie at @breathe.well.myo.therapy on Instagram!
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6. Eating Disorders, Health Influencers, and Dentistry
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In this episode, Dr. Clayton shares his beef with the food fear that typical wellness influencers distill on their platforms, his struggles with an eating disorder that lasted 7 years, and how dentists are especially guilty of perpetuating food fear when educating about cavities. He explains that it doesn't have to be like this and that there is a way to still enjoy the foods you love and care for your oral and overall health without being extreme. His focus is that sustainability is key and talks about how educating about cavities risk without instilling food fear is important to him.
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5. How To Make 2024 Your Best Year of Oral Health Yet
In this episode, Dr. Clayton talks about his #1 goal for you in 2024. Through his presence on social media, Dr. Clayton aims to educate and empower you to become an advocate for your oral health and to make oral healthcare decisions with confidence, whether that is at home as you make lifestyle changes, or as you work collaboratively with your dentist.
Click here for the free Provider Guide he mentions in today's episode.
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Click here to get on the waitlist for my LIVE masterclass The 7 Step Framework To Cavity Free Life
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4. Dental Insurance is NOT Insurance and What To Do Instead
In this episode of Dentistry Disrupted, Dr. Clayton explains why dental insurance is NOT actually dental insurance. It is a discount plan (at best). He talks about how this negatively impacts patient care and in the end leads patients to spend even more money on dental work. Dr. Clayton also discusses why it causes problems for doctors, too. Then, he gives 5 alternatives to dental insurance to try out in 2024.
Click here for the source on the average cost of medical insurance, as compared to dental insurance.
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3. Dr. Clayton Rants: Insurance, Dental School, and Outdated Dentistry
In this episode, Dr. Clayton rants about the issues with dental insurance and how that is one of the main drivers of the issues I see in the dental industry, the problems with dental school curriculum, and how those things have lead to outdated dentistry that is more focused on symptoms than on real solutions.
Episode Transcripts are located here.
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Customer Reviews
Amazing
Your insurance rant is spot on! Going through my own dental journey at the moment! You have definitely been an inspiration. Keep speaking out, and doing what you do. Praying for your success, and your family on this journey.
Refreshingly honest!
Thank you for being a trailblazer for this approach to dentistry. Integrated medicine is absolutely the future of getting people back to a healthy state. Keep on your journey and don’t give up! Wish you were closer— I’d be in your chair tomorrow!
The answers you’ve been looking for.
I love following Dr Clayton on social media and have learned so much about dental healthcare from him. I’m so excited for future episodes and to continue my dental health journey