Institute of Functional Medicine (IFM) Certified Practitioners set the standard for functional medicine in their industry and today’s guest is no exception! In this episode, Dr. B is joined by Dr. Staci Whitman; an IFM-certified pediatric dentist, founder of NoPo Kids Dentistry, and a repeat visitor on the show. Tuning in, you’ll hear about Dr. Staci’s holistic approach to her practice and why she had a hard time “bootstrapping” the education she needed to become a true leader in functional dentistry, which still isn’t accepted as a specialization by the ADA. Dr. Staci highlights the importance of being proactive and empowering patients and shares her advice for any practitioners looking to take a more natural, whole-body approach to dentistry. Tune in to learn more about what it can look like when medicine and dentistry actually work together, plus get a sneak peek at the exciting functional dentistry course that Dr. B and Dr. Staci are codeveloping!

Key Points From This Episode:

• How Dr. Staci’s Instagram following contributes to (or detracts from) her practice [00:33]
• Ways that social media engagement can help counteract patient gaslighting [02:28]
• A better understanding of Dr. Staci’s recent IFM accreditation [03:00]
• How Dr. Staci is helping to move the needle on a functional dentistry curriculum [06:22]
• Some of the other courses that Dr. Staci is taking to supplement her holistic approach [07:18]
• Learn more about the Institute of Functional Medicine [08:54]
• What it looks like when medicine and dentistry actually work together [14:00]
• Some barriers for traditional providers who want to take a more holistic approach [17:31]
• The functional dentistry course that Dr. B and Dr. Staci are launching soon [21:33]
• This week’s highs and lows, why you should be kind to your colleagues, and more! [26:40]
• How to find a functional provider using the Functional Dentist Directory [33:36]

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Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode:

Dr. Staci Whitman's Website: https://doctorstaci.com/

Follow Dr. Staci Whitman on Instagram @doctor_staci

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