Dr. Frederike Rützenhoff, DDS talks to Dr. Justin Trosclair, DC on A Doctor's Perspective Podcast Learn about dentistry and Germany and the bio health conscious dentist movement and how it can be a game-changer for women dentists. Dr. Frederike Rützenhoff (University of Bonn, Private Practice 9 year, Elected Member Board of Cologne Board) discusses this health revolution. Learn a little about medical and dental university in Germany. It’s a bit different than America and perhaps it’s a viewpoint that we can integrate in some way. Periodontics, endodontics, prosthesis, implants are all learned in uni not a specialty after graduation. German Dental Insurance What can you expect your standard health insurance to cover for dental procedures? Does German health insurance subscribe to an ounce of prevention is worth it or do they like the only fix it when it breaks? Are the materials (like mercury) a danger to our body as a holistic system? Do some toxic materials leak into our body and if so what type of long term health reactions may we experience? History of Dentistry Materials used versus newer options What were some of the trial and errors that dentists had to figure out as long term and safe materials currently being used (and the past) and this BIO healthier alternatives that are gaining traction? Did you know if you are pregnant and a dentist you are not allowed to work because of the materials used. Fluoride has it’s purpose but does it need to be in the water? Can something be done with the Oral Biome? Wouldn’t you think it is a good idea to support the body (bone strength, proper mcirobes in the mouth etc) with vitamins, and other biological whole body support before doing an invasive surgery like implants? Your body needs to be healthy enough to heal from the dental procedures. CERAMICS Titanium is in lots of products including teeth whitening toothpaste. Can someone build up an unhealthy reaction to this metal? A doctor in Switzerland is teaching lots of international dentists the benefit of using ceramics. Some would say ceramics break but this guy has been using ceramic implants and doing research on the best methods for over 20 years. Root Canals Most dentists are trained in the basic of a root canal procedure, but when you can have 4 or even 5 roots (not just 3) the complexity can quickly become overwhelming.What is the big deal with a half dead tooth saying in your mouth? A specialist could take 5 hours with a microscope to make sure the whole bad area of the tooth is removed but most dentists will not do that. After max 10 years these teeth tend to have to be extracted. Therefore, is it better to just get a ceramic from the get-go? Employed - Motherhood Dentist Situation Dr. Rutzenhoff is spear heading a movement of female owned dental businesses but set up in a bigger shared space to meet all the other obligations that most female dentists have to overcome ie child care, while also providing the environment to do these complicated and bio style dental procedures. More women are dentists then men now but old men are the ones who still own teh clinics and hire new doctors. Her goals is to help empower women to work together to share expenses and give optimal bio care but still be moms who don’t have to work 50 hours a week. Different Dentistry, Different Structures