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    Bulletproof Hygiene Podcast Episode 82

    Host: Charissa Wood, RDH

    Guest: Geralyn Beers

    Key Takeaways:
    Introduction
    Aha Moments
    Test, Treat And Retest Routine
    Lifestyle Factors Correlation
    Oral Disease, Alzheimer’s Disease And Dementia
    Oral Contributions To Cognitive Decline

    References:
    Hygiene Mastermind - https://bulletproofmastermind.com
    Summit - https://bulletproofsummit.com/
    Mighty Networks: Bulletproof Hygiene
    completehealthheroes.com
    ( BULLETPROOF LISTENERS SAVE $500 OFF COMPLETE HEALTH HEROES PROGRAM! Use coupon code BPH500 at checkout. )
    apollohealthco.com
    American Academy for Oral and Systemic Health - https://www.aaosh.org/
    American Dental Hygienists' Association - https://www.adha.org/
    "Say AHH" Oral Health Documentary - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=47rmKUA-M9s
    Nutritious Hygiene with Barbara Tritz - https://youtu.be/8iBuuQvmS8U
    Barbara Tritz -  https://www.instagram.com/queenofdentalhygiene/?hl=en

    Tweetables:
    We are limited when there’s a whole systemic disease going on. Charissa Wood
    We’re all perfectionists. Geralyn Beers
    It is a constant battle of trying to find that healthy balance. Charissa Wood
    Patients appreciate that you want to partner with them. Geralyn Beers

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    REFERENCES

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