Prairie Doc® Perspective: Oral health is a gateway to general wellness

Paul Meyer, DDS, MS

Paul Meyer, DDS, MS

For much of modern healthcare, dentistry has existed apart from the broader medical system.Patients commonly have separate providers for medical and dental care, and this division is reflected in insurance models, education, and even cultural perception. Yet biologically, this separation is artificial. The mouth is a central part of the body, and its health is intimately tied to overall ...

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