❤️ Is your mouthwash harming your heart?
Last week, our podcast hit 100,000 downloads which is a wonderful milestone and a testament to the growing interest in …
Is Glycerin in Toothpaste Safe? Debunking the Myths and Misconceptions
There’s a lot of misinformation circulating on the internet about the use of glycerin in toothpaste. Some claim …
🧠 Mondays with Mark: 2 Big Brain Health Updates
Today’s newsletter is about brain health—two must-read topics you won’t want to miss. #1: Good news from a regulatory …
🦷 Mondays with Mark: Is nanohydroxyapatite BANNED?
This week we’re talking about how flossing prevents dementia and the latest on nanohydroxyapatite safety according …
Current Research on Fluoride Toxicity: 70+ Scientific Studies
This is a current list of every study we’ve found on fluoride toxicity to the brain. We created this to be a resource …
🦷 Mondays with Mark: Fluoride Lawsuit Updates
This is an exciting week because, after many months of waiting, there is FINALLY a new update to the fluoride …
What is the safest way to whiten teeth?
I’d like to start by saying there is no perfectly safe way to whiten your teeth. But having said that, there are …
The 12 Best (and Safest) Ways to Whiten Teeth
Not all teeth whitening methods are safe or even effective. In this article, I'll discuss what I believe to be the best …
Bad Breath: What causes it and how do you cure it?
Bad breath isn't just unpleasant; it could also be a red flag for something more serious. Here are the basics of what …
🦷 Mondays with Mark: Canker Sores, ADHD & Sleep, and Tongue Tie, and Whitening Tips
I’m writing to you from our barn here in Napa Valley on a gorgeous, bluebird day. I hope many of you …
🦷 Mondays (Tuesdays?) with Mark: X-rays, Oral Microbiome, and Fluoride Shaming
I’m sure many of you will get a kick out of this. I’ve decided to follow my own advice about progress being …
🦷 Mondays with Mark: What’s new in the world of functional dentistry?
Happy new year! Here’s what I’m thinking about and what’s new in the world of functional dentistry: …
🦷 Mondays with Mark: The Latest on Functional Dentistry & Your Child’s Dental Health!
I hope this newsletter finds each of you in good health. Here’s the latest from me and from the world of …
🦷 Mondays with Mark: Well, 💩
What’s happening right now with the site outage is unprecedented. If you haven’t heard yet, …
🦷 Mondays with Mark: Save 28% in Healthcare Costs—Why Your Dentist Matters!
I read a fantastic study recently that asserted that overall savings to healthcare is 28% when gum disease is treated. …
🦷 Mondays with Mark: Oral Microbiome, Women’s Dental Health, and Tonsil Stones
No, you aren’t losing it—it is Wednesday! I’ve just returned from a brief hiatus to recharge batteries and …
🦷 Mondays with Mark: The Missing Piece in the Oral Microbiome Discussion
I’m sharing a new study today that is a critical “missing piece” in the discussion of the oral …
🦷 Mondays with Mark: Why Was I Fired from My First Dental Job?
I’ve been speaking to a lot of new members of our Functional Dentist Directory and have been reflecting on my …
🧠 Mondays with Mark: Fluoride & Neurotoxicity
This week, we have a brand new peer-reviewed study (from March 9, 2022) to add to the growing body of evidence on …
🦷 Mondays with Mark: Let’s Talk About Dr. Google!
This article didn’t sit right with me: “How dentistry can win the battle against ‘Dr. …
🦷 Mondays with Mark: Finding Balance in Times of Fear + Must-Know Dental Info
I want to make sure that I “stay in my lane” here as a dentist, but before we get in to today’s …
The Going Rate for the Tooth Fairy in Each State
How much does the tooth fairy pay these days? We decided to run a tooth fairy poll of over 1,700 parents in the United …
🦷 Mondays with Mark: 🥣 Make Your Own Toothpaste + How to Choose the Right One for You
Here’s what’s new this week… 🥣 Want to make your own toothpaste? While there are plenty …
🦷 Mondays with Mark: Can you catch gum disease from a kiss? 💋
This week’s newsletter is one day late since my wife Roseann and I used the evening to take a Valentine’s …