The Collective BlogLatest articles No posts found in 'feature' category. Vaping & the Mouth/Body Connection Something unusual happened in Washington last month. The FDA commissioner resigned in protest. The next day, the chief spokesperson for… The Details Matter: Calcium, Vitamin D, & K2 “Everybody” knows you need calcium for strong teeth and bones. Milk ads have been telling us that for decades –… Why Sleep Changes During Menopause May Affect More Than Energy Levels Most of us — maybe all of us — know what it’s like those nights when you just can’t get… Biocompatible Dentistry Is More Than Just Being Mercury-Free Biological dentistry is conscientious dentistry. It means paying close attention to the details – especially how the materials and techniques… From Scraping Plaque to Managing Biofilm: A New Direction in Dental Hygiene While most everyone loves the super clean feeling of their teeth after a regular cleaning, far fewer love the process… Estrogen Isn’t Just One Hormone – & Your Mouth Knows It People often talk about estrogen as if it were a single hormone. It’s not. Estrogen is actually a group of… What About the Mercury Released from Amalgams That Stays in the Body? Last month, we blogged about the strict, science-based protocol we follow when a patient chooses to have their old “silver”… Detox Is Fascinating – & Far More of an Everyday Thing Than You Might Realize (If you missed Part 1 of this article, start here.) It’s so easy to hear the word “detox” and think… The Safest Way to Remove Old Mercury Fillings? The SMART Way! If you’re like many of our patients, you probably didn’t get interested in the mercury issue out of any kind… Detox, Real Life, & the New Year As a new year unfolds, lots of us feel pulled toward reset. It’s neither strange nor all that surprising, really.… How Dentistry & Healthcare Should Be If you’ve seen a holistic or biological dentist, you already get it: Oral health doesn’t exist in a vacuum. Your… Oral Health + Diabetes In honor of National Diabetes Month, I wanted to call attention to the important correlation between diabetes and oral health.… Oral Health + Cancer Cancer is an incredibly scary diagnosis, but what if I told you that your dentist could be your best resource… Oral Health is Where the Heart Is: The Oral Health/Heart Health Connection To honor American Heart Month this February (and raise awareness all year-long!), it’s time to take a moment and check… The Mouth-Mind Connection: How Oral Health Influences Brain Health As we enter the month of March, I thought it would be essential to focus on the most vital organ… Insights on the Gut Microbiome for the Canadian Health Journal Have you ever heard your mother say, “You are what you eat”? Well, it turns out she was right about… The Ribbon Box: Oral Health and Fertility FAQs Answered Can oral health affect fertility? Here’s what a dentist wants you to know was originally published on The Ribbon Box, and… How Saliva Testing Helps Monitor Oral and Whole-Body Health At Collective Health Society here in Centennial, CO, we believe that a healthy mouth is the foundation for a healthy… What’s Really Causing Your Bad Breath? Discover the 3 Most Common Culprits Let’s Talk About Bad Breath (Gross!)– And How to Fix It Bad Breath Isn’t Just About Mints Bad breath, or… The Mouth-Body Connection: How Oral Health Affects Overall Health At Collective Health Society here in Colorado, we see every day what research has been proving for years: your oral… The Benefits of Having Your Dentist and Primary Care Doctor Under One Roof At Collective Health Society here in Englewood, we believe that your dental health and your overall health are deeply connected.… Can Your Oral Health Affect Fertility? Understanding the Mouth-Body Connection Hello and welcome! I’m Dr. Katie Lee, CEO and founder of Collective Health Society here in Centennial, CO. At our practice, we believe…
