Oral health has a significant impact on overall health, and proactive dental care is crucial in preventing systemic diseases. Dr. Katie Lee discusses the connection between oral health and overall health, emphasizing the importance of proactive dental care and the use of salivary tests. She shares her inspiration for writing the book 'Saved by the Mouth' and provides guidance on implementing oral systemic health in dental practice. Dr. Lee also addresses the challenges of communicating with skeptical patients and offers coaching for dentists interested in integrating oral systemic health into their practice. She highlights the need to address bleeding gums as a sign of underlying health issues and provides resources for further education. Saved By the Mouth: https://www.amazon.com/Saved-Mouth-Healthier-Longer-Improving/dp/B0CHL7QZF9/ref=sr_1_1?crid=27Y12JB74IUVX&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.mG2yA1Xl1mf2IZQlfd0UsiLL_OXvXFGM0Dy5vbo74TUQbe-lxwVE3MEsdD2lxPf9viGy1M023L0rh7wKj9GmA6heFak9Eh1NtPn4OHU_WnQcXUtUr0BYWYpkwEMIE14tnd22J695R2szUAGmRgStnB3P-vYL_MeUbFTgZj_ODlOjRaWqnrRFToROod1C7JTTKiqdglWApz0G5DL960CD6dLOqMtlOe2Ckk32mx6_d50.pLwBapRTB8Ooil4uswtYQs1HcusopHAqSZSGxYREpC0&dib_tag=se&keywords=saved+by+the+mouth&qid=1708616608&sprefix=saved+by+the+mouth%2Caps%2C157&sr=8-1 Engage with the podcast on Instagram: ⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/dentaldownloadpodcast/⁠⁠ Haley's Instagram: ⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/haleyschultzdental/⁠⁠ Make your podcast on Riverside: ⁠⁠https://www.riverside.fm/?utm_campaign=campaign_5&utm_medium=affiliate&utm_source=rewardful&via=haley