Ep. 184: Tiny Teeth, Big Impact: How Oral Health Shapes Lifelong Wellness

About this episode

The episode discusses the importance of oral health in children's overall wellness and prevention of cavities.

Ashley Lerman, DDS, Founder and CEO, Firstgrin, joins us to talk about the role of oral health in whole child health. From fluoride safety and X-rays to bottle habits and access to care, this conversation explores how prevention, education, and early intervention can reduce the most common chronic disease in children -cavities - and build a healthier future from the very first grin. Watch the episode on YouTube. Featuring: Ashley Lerman, DDS, Founder and CEO, Firstgrin Host/Producer: Carol V...

People in this episode

Host: Carol V

Guest: Ashley Lerman, DDS

Topics covered

• oral health
• child health
• prevention
• education
• intervention
• cavities
• wellness

Keywords

• oral health
• children
• cavities
• fluoride safety
• X-rays
• bottle habits
• access to care

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Firstgrin

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