StellaLife Podcast

Dr. Lyman shares innovative strategies and insights that transform surgical recovery, helping patients heal faster and more comfortably. Join Liz Lundry, RDH, in this Innovator Series interview with Dr. Austin Lyman, founder of Lakewood Ranch Oral and Facial Surgery. Discover how his practice is redefining patient care by focusing on safety, comfort, and evidence-based protocols for optimal healing and recovery. Gain insights into innovative strategies and teamwork that set his office apart—don’t miss this inspiring discussion!

Beyond the Smile: Holistic Approach?

Dr. Whitney Weiner, CEO of Whole Dental Wellness, shares her holistic, patient-first dental philosophy in this StellaLife Innovator Series episode. Learn how advanced technology and natural products like StellaLife are enhancing both oral and overall health.

Visit: https://www.wholedental.com/

What makes direct communication and transparent leadership common in dentistry?In this Innovator Series interview, Liz Lundry, RDH, speaks with Dr. Tarun Agarwal, founder of 3D Dentists and owner of Raleigh Dental Arts in Raleigh, North Carolina. Dr. Agarwal shares four key strategies for dental professionals: leadership, technology use, clinical skill development, and a strong personal brand.

In the StellaLife Innovator Series, Liz Lundry welcomes Dr. John J. Young Jr., Chairman of the Greater New York Dental Meeting and a graduate of NYU Dentistry, who has dedicated over 30 years to advancing special needs dental care and advocating for inclusive treatment within the profession.

In the StellaLife Innovator Series, host Liz Lundry talks with Dr. Dale Bredesen about groundbreaking approaches to preventing and reversing Alzheimer's disease. Discover how Dr. Bredesen’s research is transforming brain health and offering hope for the future.

Dr. Jessica Lederhausen, founder of the Lagom Method ™, a lifestyle and coaching platform, and author of ORAL: The Swedish-inspired Secret to Full Body Health Starting in Your Mouth.

In the StellaLife Innovator Series, host Liz Lundry welcomes Dr. Ali Sajadi, a renowned periodontist, master clinician, national lecturer, and clinical professor at the University of Texas School of Dentistry in Houston. Dr. Sajadi shares his holistic, natural approach to patient care and advocates for collaborative, multidisciplinary dentistry.

Join us as Dr. Jason Souyas, periodontist and entrepreneur, shares his journey developing Referral Lab and how he has helped dental practices elevate their businesses.

SMILE! IT’S ALL CONNECTED!

Dr. Claire Stagg, DDS, MS, FAACP. Dr. Stagg will share her integrative approach to dentistry, discuss her 28-day protocol for changing patients' habits, and introduce her books for both adults and children.

To learn more about Dr. Stagg, visit www.HealthConnectionsDentistry.com and www.SmileProfessionals.com. Don’t miss out on her books, Captain IFBI and Smile, It's All Connected!, available now on Amazon. Grab your copies today and start your journey to better health!

Can You Beat The Heart Attack Gene?

Please join us in a conversation with Dr. Brad Bale, one of the nation’s leading specialists in preventing heart attacks, strokes, and diabetes, as part of the StellaLife Innovator Series this March. He is the co-founder of the Bale/Doneen Method and the co-author of two nationally best-selling books on this topic. Learn how we can prevent and reverse arterial disease. The life you save may be your own!

To learn more, visit the Bale/Doneen Method Live Preceptorship Course.

Debbie Durako Senior Director at StellaLife, an oral care company dedicated to improving oral and systemic health through natural solutions. With a wealth of experience in healthcare leadership, she is passionate about advancing patient care by bridging the gap between holistic wellness and evidence-based practices. Her strategic vision and commitment to sustainability drive StellaLife's mission to empower healthier lives through natural healing

Dr. Robert Talac, founder and director of The Renaxis Regenerative Orthopedic Center in Houston, Texas, is a distinguished leader in the field of regenerative orthopedic and spine care. With a remarkable combination of medical expertise and a deep understanding of scientific principles, Dr. Talac brings a holistic approach to patient care. He is dedicated to innovation and committed to personalized treatment. In this interview, he shares his views on providing predictive rather than reactive care for his patients.

Cutting Edge Procedures, Research, and Education In One Place?

Listen in as we discuss Cutting Edge-ucation: Welcome to Excellence with Dr. Rudy Garza DDS, MD Board-Certified Oral Surgeon. Dr. Garza attended Texas A&M Health Science Center, Baylor College of Dentistry to obtain a DDS degree. While in dental school, he served as president of his dental school class. He also was recognized with awards such as: · Distinguished achievement in Oral Surgery as a senior student given by the Southwest Society of Oral & Maxillofacial Surgeons. · Outstanding student leader award given by American College of Dentists. Af...

How Does This Doctor Give People Their Lives Back?

Watch this October episode of the Innovator Series featuring Dr. Jay Neugarten, an expert in oral and maxillofacial surgery at New York Hospital Cornell-Weill Medical Center. Discover how he helps patients of all ages with complex implants, bone grafting, and corrective jaw surgeries. Join us as he shares insights and impactful cases from his practice!

Welcome to the StellaLife Innovator Series! In this episode, Liz Lundry sits down with David Schwab, PhD, a renowned professional speaker, author, and practice management consultant. Dr. Schwab, with his extensive experience as the former Director of Marketing for the American Dental Association and Executive Director of the American College of Prosthodontists, shares his insights on the current hot topics in dentistry.

Watch this month's Innovator Series special episode featuring Dr. Mike Milligan, founding member, past board member, and past president of the American Academy for Oral & Systemic Health and founder and president of OralSystemicLink.net, "Saving Lives through Oral-Systemic Health." He shares his practice philosophy and moving experience with Oral Cancer. You won't want to miss this!

Dr. Jessica Pharar, who attended the University of California, Irvine, for her undergraduate study, where she researched oral cancer and dental lasers that helped develop current dental practices. As a UNLV School of Dental Medicine graduate, she chose to pursue post-doctoral training programs following dental school, completing an Advanced Education in General Dentistry Program from Texas A&M, Baylor College of Dentistry. The program trained her in some of the most advanced dental treatments to treat various patient ailments expertly. Her time with the Sammons Cancer Center taught her how to approach treatment for cancer patients and a profound...

Dr. Parul Dua Makkar shares how her life took a different trajectory when she lost her only sibling, Dr. Manu Dua, who was 34 years old, to Oral Cancer last year. He was a Dentist as well. Since his death, she has devoted her time to educating doctors and patients alike about risk factors and prevention and advocating for early diagnosis of Oral cancer. She has also co-authored the book ‘Life Interrupted, Dr. Dua’s Survival Guide’ which is a winner of the CIPA EVVY Award for Motivational/Inspirational books. She is the 2023-2024 ADA Wellness Ambassador for New York (Distri...

TITLE: StellaLife Innovators Series Special What happens when we do serial extractions? Dr. Claire Ferrari, an orthodontist with over 25 years of experience and a practice in Kensington, CA. She studied craniofacial anomalies and went on volunteer missions treating patients with facial deformities in Nepal, Chile, and Argentina. She also taught dentistry at Trinity College in Ireland. Leading orthodontists trained her—Bill Profit, Jim MacNamara, and Vince Kokich— at the University of North Carolina, the University of Michigan, and later, the University of Washington.

As a fellow at UCSF, she learned about Invisalign® from its founders and was among...

Dr. Robert Stanley’s professional career began as a Mechanical & Aerospace engineer. After receiving his BS, MS, and PhD from North Carolina State University in engineering with a concentration in control theory. To pursue his passion for dentistry, he earned his dental degree from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill School of Dentistry, where he became Smile Engineer™. Dr. Stanley is the co-founder and continuing education (CE) instructor at The Stanley Institute. Additionally, he is an Adjunct Professor in the Department of Prosthodontics at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill School of Dentistry.

Is StellaLife a Game Changer? Dr. Walter Tatch is a board-certified oral and maxillofacial surgeon and has been in private practice for over 20 years. He is a graduate of University of California at San Francisco and University of Illinois at Chicago. Dr. Tatch is a Fellow of American Association of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons, American College of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons, American and International Associations of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons. He has given lectures on various topics in maxillofacial surgery at the local dental societies, as well as professional meetings. Dr. Tatch has published articles in various scientific journals...

SHOULD WE DO ROOT CANAL TREATMENTS?

HAVE YOU BEEN GHOSTED BY A TEMP?

Darius Somekhian is The Head of Strategic Partnerships for Cloud Dentistry, a digital hiring marketplace APP for dental practices & professionals to connect for work hire. He is also the co-founder of its subsidiary called Pair Dental, the agency that pioneered the dental specialists traveling model.

He started Pair Dental years ago as a business development strategist who partners with traveling In-House dental specialists and helps grow their professional careers in dentistry, one dental office at a time. He started out working in the dental industry at 18, selling latex...

Join us for a compelling conversation with Integrative Medicine Holistic practitioner Dr. Ellie Campbell, a Double Board-Certified Physician with practice, at Campbell Family Medicine, in Atlanta, GA. She shares her experience with Functional Medicine and how a collaborative approach with Dentists, Hygienists, and other healthcare providers saves people’s lives by treating root causes rather than just treating symptoms. She obtained her DO degree from the Kirksville College of Osteopathic Medicine in 1989. In 1992 she received the Outstanding Resident of the Year award from the Family Medicine department at the Medical College of Georgia in Augusta. Dr. Campbell is a bo...

HOW CAN I BE A TOP-PRODUCING DENTIST?

Dr. Hana Hobbs is a Diplomate of the American Board of Periodontology and has a highly successful periodontal practice in Hillsborough, NC. She graduated Magna Cum Laude from the University of Maryland School of Dentistry and attended the University of California at San Francisco where she earned her Certificate in Periodontology while simultaneously earning a Master’s Degree in Oral Biology.

Dr. Hobbs received the “Most Innovative” Clinical Research Award from the Western Society of Periodontology based on her thesis of the link between growth factors and healing in Periodontal Therapy in Diabetics. Her master’s thesis: “PDL Cells...

Our mission at Teeth Camp is to be able to treat patients with failing dentitions as we believe in “no edentulous patient left behind.” Many of these patients suffer from low self-esteem and do not go out in public as they are ashamed of their smiles. We want to be able to give these people the opportunity to change their lives!

Teeth Camp founders: Dr. Jeremy Ueno is one of the leading periodontists and implant surgeons in the US. He lectures nationally and internationally. He teaches and collaborates with local dentists on the treatment of complex cases focu...

Joy Moeller is internationally known as a pioneer in Myofunctional Therapy. She has worked in a variety of settings including Children’s Hospital, in San Diego, California, Temporal Mandibular Joint Therapy Clinic, Orthodontist Offices, Pediatric Dental Offices, Associate Professor, at Indiana University, Public School System Health Educator, Chiropractic Office, ENT Office and more. She has changed the lives of many as a therapist and as an educator. Her book: IS YOUR TONGUE KILLING YOU? is available on Amazon.

Join us for a compelling conversation with Integrative Medicine Holistic practitioner Dr. Ellie Campbell, a Double Board-Certified Physician with a practice, Campbell Family Medicine, in Atlanta, GA. She shares her experience with Functional Medicine and how a collaborative approach with Dentists, Hygienists and other healthcare providers saves people’s lives by treating root causes rather than just treating symptoms. She obtained her DO degree from the Kirksville College of Osteopathic Medicine in 1989. In 1992 she received the outstanding resident of the year award from the Family Medicine department at the Medical College of Georgia in Augusta. Dr. Campbell is a board me...

Dr. Moussa obtained his bachelor’s degree in dentistry from Alexandria University, Egypt, in 2009. He then joined his father in a specialty practice that focused on dental implant rehabilitation. In 2012, Dr. Moussa proceeded to join the periodontics fellowship program at Case Western Reserve University (CWRU) in Cleveland, Ohio where he pursued his master’s degree and residency in periodontics after completing his fellowship. A year later, Dr. Moussa completed the implant restoration fellowship program at Louisiana State University in New Orleans, Louisiana. He currently maintains a full-time position in a private practice limited to periodontal surgery and dental implant rehabilitation. Dr...

A Higher Learning, LLC was founded by Shavonne R. Healy, an internationally known educator and skilled public health advocate with over 20 years of experience in clinical care as a dental assistant and dental hygienist. Her organization is dedicated to revolutionizing dental care through advanced education, cutting-edge innovations, and preventative and non-invasive practices. She earned her master’s degree in dental hygiene from the University of Bridgeport: Fones School of Dental Hygiene, the world’s first dental hygiene school, cementing her status as a true industry leader.

Dr. Estevan Tinoco and Ashley Beels MA, RDH, OMT are co-founders and co-owners of Rooted Wellness Dental providing a holistic approach to dentistry looking for each patient’s root cause of their dental issues. They work with a large group of specialists supporting patients with airway, nutrition, sleep and much more. Using a total-body approach, they target the underlying systemic condition rather than just treating and managing side effects. Their unique business model drives practice growth and, most importantly, helps patients heal their bodies while healing their dental issues.

Anne Rice has been a clinical hygienist for over 30 years. She found Oral Systemic Seminars in 2017 and now devotes her time, focus and study primarily to dementia prevention. She is a Certified Dementia Practitioner, a Longevity Specialist with the Alzheimer’s Research and Prevention Foundation where she has also developed curriculum. She completed the Bale/Doneen Preceptorship, is a Fellow with AAOSH, and has consulted with Weill Cornell Alzheimer’s and Prevention Clinic and Florida Atlantic’s Brain Health Center. Currently she consults at the Atria Institute in New York, writes a column for RDH Magazine and Today’s RDH. Anne is...

Dr. Pascal is known for being an integrative dentist who has worked to reinvent holistic healthcare. As the only dentist who treats the entire body through the health of the mouth, his clinic redefines the practice of dentistry through restorative care. Dr. Pascal identifies the mouth as the nucleus of the body, you can treat all-around health issues through that singular entry point rather than treating the symptoms that arise.

Join us as we discuss How We Can Provide Comfort and Better Outcomes for Cancer Patients with Dr. Eric Rindler, D.D.S. Dr. Eric Rindler received his D.D.S. from the University of Texas Health Science Center in San Antonio Texas and a Certificate in Periodontics from the University of Missouri — Kansas City School of Dentistry. He has held the position of Associate Professor at UTSHCSA in General Dentistry and has served as a Guest Instructor at the Kois Center in Seattle, Washington. Dr. Rindler maintains a private practice Limited to Periodontics and Dental Implants in San An...

Dr. Robert Heller is a noted author and international speaker as an implant specialist. He is the Co-Director of the Midwest Implant Institute, which has helped 7 dental schools develop their implant programs, and has taught thousands of doctors to become dental implant surgeons. The Institute provides numerous courses for dentists ranging from implant placement to advanced bone grafting, lateral nerve repositioning, sinus elevation, and more. Dr. Heller maintains a private practice oriented to implant surgery and related prosthetics.

Dr. Doug Thompson, DDS, FAAMM, ABAAHP, discusses the significance of inflammation, guiding patients and doctors to health and wellness, and increasing patient trust and practice growth.

Watch as we discuss what you can't see could hurt you with Diane Larson, RDH, BSDH for our StellaLife Innovators Series. Diane Larson is a hygienist and Clinical Specialist at OralDNA Labs. She is going to share the benefits of providing PCR testing with Salivary Diagnostics in everyday dentistry as well as the range of affordable tests available including tests from OralDNA Labs. Let’s take the guess-work out of treatment planning. Important information for all clinicians!

Discuss your future and complete health dentistry, teledentistry and more to save and extend lives with Patti DeMatteis, ASDH, RDH. Patti DeMatteis, ASDH, RDH practiced dental hygiene in private practice for 25 years before founding Dental Hygiene Excellence in 1997 to make a difference in dentistry. Her passion lies in coaching her hygiene colleagues to renew their passion for the merit of their work and making it easier to do every day! She is a huge advocate for the oral-systemic health movement, a very proud founding member of AAOSH, a Bale Doneen preceptor, and a managing partner of the Heart Attack...

Robin Morrison is passionate about dentistry and health care. As an entrepreneur, she founded RLM Healthcare Marketing and Consulting and Dental Consultant Connection. She helps practices excel in every aspect of dentistry with any support they may need, connecting them with consultants and trainers that are the best fit to help the practice go to the next level of excellence and success. In 2012, Robin co-founded Oral Cancer Cause with Linda Miles. OCC is an organization providing financial assistance for oral cancer patients and their families while creating awareness about oral cancer. StellaLife is happy to donate products to those...