Dr. Avi Patel joins Dr. Clayton on Dentistry Disrupted to discuss their experiences as dental disruptors. Dr. Avi's non-traditional path as a dentist gives him a unique perspective on what changes are needed in the dental industry to not only serve patients better, but also to prevent burnout in dentists. Key Takeaways: Orthodontics is not just about creating a pretty smile, but also about improving oral health and preventing future issues. The dental industry needs disruption, as many...

In today’s episode, Craig D. Clayton, DMD and Sammie Nicollelo, RDH, BSDH, OMT introduce you to airway medicine! Is this just a fad? What are common symptoms of airway problems? What about tongue ties? What is the purpose of myofunctional therapy? What does an airway team look like? What benefits come from treating airway issues? You will get all these questions answered and more in today’s episode! Don't want to miss a thing? Make sure to opt in to my weekly emails, click here!  To...

CLICK HERE to reserve your seat for my free masterclass, "The 7 Step Framework To A Cavity Free Life"  In this episode, Dr. Clayton shares his beef with the food fear that typical wellness influencers distill on their platforms, his struggles with an eating disorder that lasted 7 years, and how dentists are especially guilty of perpetuating food fear when educating about cavities. He explains that it doesn't have to be like this and that there is a way to still enjoy the foods you love and...

In this episode, Dr. Clayton talks about his #1 goal for you in 2024.  Through his presence on social media, Dr. Clayton aims to educate and empower you to become an advocate for your oral health and to make oral healthcare decisions with confidence, whether that is at home as you make lifestyle changes, or as you work collaboratively with your dentist.  Click here for the free Provider Guide he mentions in today's episode.  Click here to join my free mini-course, "Cavity Free Starter...

In this episode of Dentistry Disrupted, Dr. Clayton explains why dental insurance is NOT actually dental insurance. It is a discount plan (at best). He talks about how this negatively impacts patient care and in the end leads patients to spend even more money on dental work. Dr. Clayton also discusses why it causes problems for doctors, too. Then, he gives 5 alternatives to dental insurance to try out in 2024. Click here for the source on the average cost of medical insurance, as compared to...

In this episode, Dr. Clayton rants about the issues with dental insurance and how that is one of the main drivers of the issues I see in the dental industry, the problems with dental school curriculum, and how those things have lead to outdated dentistry that is more focused on symptoms than on real solutions.   Episode Transcripts are located here. Follow me on Instagram @restoration.dentistry You can also find me on tiktok and facebook

Dr. Clayton shares the common scapegoats blamed for causing cavities, eating too much sugar and not brushing or flossing enough. But the truth is, these are an oversimplification of a much more complex disease going on that is actually caused by acid.  Want to learn more about what really causes cavities? Click here to join my free mini-course, "Cavity Free Starter Course".  Follow me on Instagram @restoration.dentistry You can also find me on tiktok and facebook Episode Transcripts...

In this episode, Dr. Clayton (the face of @restoration.dentistry on Instagram) details his disillusionment in dental school and how he eventually discovered his passion in oral health. Dr. Clayton also discusses his social media journey and how he went to 0-100K followers on Instagram in the past year... that actually started with a viral post on tiktok about cavities. The hook? Cavities are caused by a curable disease. Now he is "the cavities guy" and empowering people like you to get out of...

This is Dentistry Disrupted with Dr. Craig D. Clayton, I am a wellness and biomimetic dentist, passionate changemaker, social media thought leader, and educator on disrupting the way we approach oral healthcare. Come along with me as we journey towards a healthier, and more empowered you.  You can find transcripts of each episode here Join my email list here!  Follow me on Instagram @restoration.dentistry  You can also find me on Tiktok and Facebook