"Probably the same as last time." For years, that's what Dr. Kirstin Ramsay heard from patients as they settled into her chair. Bleeding gums, the same concerns, the same fixes. She could help them that day, and she still knew there had to be a better answer. Dr. Kirstin has owned her practice in Frisco, Texas for 13 years, and many of her patients have been with her for more than a decade. Over the last several years, she and her team have shifted that practice into wellness dentistry, one step at a time. In this episode, recorded together in Miami, we talk about what it looked like to make that change without losing the patients who trusted her, and why she describes it this way: once you see it, you can't unsee it. This conversation is for the dentist who feels that pull toward whole-body care and wonders where to begin. It's also for the patient who has started to sense that their mouth is connected to how they feel every day, and wants a dentist who sees that too. What you'll learn: -Why patients who seemed perfectly healthy often couldn't remember their last blood work -How Dr. Kirstin brings up vitamin D, A1C, and blood pressure in a dental visit -Why snoring "only when I'm tired" still deserves a closer look -How ozone therapy gives her a gentle, non-invasive way to reduce bacteria and, in some cases, avoid a root canal -Why she has always favored composite bonding and protecting natural enamel -What it took to get comfortable creating educational content -Her top three daily wellness non-negotiables -The vitamin D range she considers optimal, and why we look for 50 or higher before surgery Key moments: The question that started it all. Seeing the same patients year after year with the same issues led Dr. Kirstin to want to understand the why, and to turn care into a partnership. Patients who see their dentist more than their doctor. Coming from a family of physicians, Dr. Kirstin shares her dad's surprise when she told him many of her patients see her more often than they see their physicians, which means dentists can notice changes early. The last 10 years of life. A speaker at the event asked how today's dentistry will affect someone in their final decade. Dr. Kirstin connects that to both minimally invasive care and the wellness conversations she's having now. A team that lives it. Her team didn't just learn wellness dentistry for patients. They began taking better care of themselves, and patients notice. Starting where you are. Dr. Kirstin is open that she hasn't implemented everything in her vision yet, and that bringing patients along at their own pace is part of the work. Dr. Katie's perspective: So many dentists ask me how to bring wellness into their practice, and my answer is always the same. Wellness starts with you. It isn't only about the next product or procedure, it's about how you show up in the morning and what you're willing to share from your own life. Kirstin is a beautiful example of that. She walks the talk, her team walks it with her, and her patients feel the difference. And for patients listening, remember this. We've been trained as a profession to wait until people are sick. Healthcare should be about prevention, education, and helping you feel your best for a long time, and your mouth is one of the clearest places to start. Connect with Dr. Katie: 🌐 thewellnessdentist.com 📱 @drkatieto Work with Dr. Katie: If you're a patient who's ever felt like your dentist wasn't seeing the full picture, join Dr. Katie's free webinar to learn what a wellness-focused visit actually looks like: https://go.drkatieto.center/register If you're a dentist ready to ask deeper questions in your own practice, explore CORE membership, Dr. Katie's protocol-trained AI and monthly live coaching built for exactly this kind of shift: wellnessdentistinstitute.com/core-membership Connect with Dr. Kirstin: Preston Ridge Dental: www.prestonridgedental.com Dr. Kirstin Ramsey on Instagram and Facebook: @drkirstenramsay Preston Ridge Dental on Instagram and Facebook: @prestonridgedental About Dr. Kirstin Ramsay: Dr. Kirstin Ramsay DDS is a wellness dentist and the owner of Preston Ridge Dental in Frisco, Texas, where she has cared for many of the same families for more than a decade. Her practice has always leaned toward minimally invasive dentistry, with a special love for composite bonding, and over the last several years she and her team have embraced wellness dentistry, including blood work and saliva screening, airway awareness, and ozone therapy. She shares practical wellness and dental education on social media and is happy to answer questions by DM. Disclaimer: This podcast is for educational purposes only. Information discussed is not intended for diagnosis, curing, or prevention of any disease and is not intended to replace advice given by a licensed healthcare practitioner. Before using any products mentioned or attempting methods discussed, please speak with a licensed healthcare provider. This podcast disclaims responsibility from any possible adverse reactions associated with products or methods discussed. Opinions from guests are their own, and this podcast does not condone or endorse opinions made by guests. 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