The dentist tells us to floss, brush, avoid certain food and drinks ... but what actually matters when it comes to having healthy teeth? We're drilling into the science on all of it. Plus, we go undercover to find out how many dentists are trying to upsell you when you go in for a checkup. We talk to epidemiologist and dentist Professor Philippe Hujoel, dent ... Show More
Nov 20
Never Put Meatballs on Spaghetti, with Samin Nosrat
Every day we’re all doing a little bit of chemistry: when we bake potatoes, add a little salt to our pasta, or even bake a box cake. And award-winning chef Samin Nosrat just loves to nerd out over all this. She's the author of the best-selling book “Salt, Fat, Acid, Heat” and has ... Show More
55m 49s
Nov 6
Seed Oils: Should You Switch to Butter?
We’ve been told that foods like butter and bacon are bad for us — because they're packed with saturated fats. And top dogs in nutrition say that a better option is vegetable oil, like canola oil. But lots of people, including HHS Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr., are saying hold o ... Show More
43m 40s
Apr 2023
Episode #85: Do we need scientific proof for flossing?
In today’s episode, Dr. Staci joins Dr. B to discuss the misinformation about flossing spread online by social media influencers. They explain why social media algorithms can be incredibly harmful, the destructive nature of clickbait and fearmongering, how studies against flossin ... Show More
22m 58s
Apr 2024
How to Find a Dentist, Dental Insurance, Dental News + The Oral Microbiome | Dr. Ryan Nolan, Pt. 1
Check Out My NEW Line of Toothpaste and Professional Dental Varnish!!In this episode of Ask The Dentist, join me as I explore the changing landscape of dental healthcare with pioneering dentist and researcher, Dr. Ryan Nolan. From the fusion of dental practice and scientific inq ... Show More
45m 27s
Mar 2023
Episode #79: A new and better way to floss: A discussion with dentist and inventor Danny Snyder
Flossing has been around for a long time (since the 1800s, in fact!). And today, flossing is considered to be an integral part of an effective everyday oral healthcare routine. But for a good many of us, flossing is a difficult chore that we often end up avoiding. This is due in ... Show More
29m 34s