This week on Brush with Britt I’m joined by Dr. Staci Whitman, a leading voice in functional dentistry.
We explore how whole-person oral care can transform outcomes—what your saliva can reveal, why airway health is foundational, and how daily habits (yes, nutrition!) shape prevention. Plus, we dig into nano-hydroxyapatite, remineralization strategies, and how hygienists can confidently bring these conversations chairside.
What we cover
Functional dentistry 101: where it overlaps with conventional care and what sets it apart
Saliva testing: pathogens, pH, buffering, and personalizing perio/caries prevention
Airway evaluations: red flags hygienists can spot and why every hygienist (and dentist) should be performing an airway screening
Nano-hydroxyapatite: indications, concentrations, and patient counseling
Nutrition counseling: simple frameworks for sugar frequency, microbiome-friendly diets, and deficiencies that show up in the oral cavity.
🎧 Grab your headphones, hit play, and let’s dive into the future of functional hygiene together.
Dr. Staci Whitman, a leading authority in functional dentistry, is on a mission to revolutionize oral healthcare. With a unique blend of scientific expertise and compassionate care, she's dedicated to creating a cavity-free world. Dr. Staci is board-certified in pediatrics, integrative dentistry, and naturopathic dentistry, and is one of the few dentists in the world to hold a Functional Medicine Certification from the Institute for Functional Medicine. She founded one of the leading functional pediatric dental offices, Bloom Kids, in the country, where she takes a whole-body and holistic approach to her care. She is the co-founder of the Institute for Functional Dentistry, launching in 2025, and lectures globally on Functional Dentistry and the Oral Systemic Connection. She also is the co-founder of Feed Your Good Guys (Fygg), a microbiome-friendly and supportive oral care line. With a passion for optimizing the oral microbiome, hormonal health, nutritional status, and sleep and airway health, she is a sought-after expert and educator with a strong focus on preventive dentistry, cavity arrest, remineralization, and the oral-gut-brain axis. Dr. Staci passionately shares her knowledge and insights on creating happy teeth and healthy lives.
Contact Dr. Staci
Instagram: @doctor_staci
Dr. Staci’s website and newsletter: doctorstaci.com
The Institute for Functional Dentistry: functionaldentistry.org
Disclaimer: The thoughts and opinions shared by guests on the Brush with Britt Podcast are their own and don’t represent the views of Brittany Glauz. Everything we discuss here is meant to inform, inspire, and entertain. Always connect with a licensed healthcare provider for any personal health concerns or decisions.
