870: The Oral-Systemic Myth – Katrina Sanders

You may have a healthy practice. But do you have healthy patients? In this episode of Clinical Edge Fridays, Kirk Behrendt brings back Katrina Sanders, The Dental WINEgenist, to expose some of the biggest myths of the oral-systemic link869. Doing the bare minimum is not enough! To help patients achieve better health and a better quality of life, listen to Episode 870 of The Best Practices Show!

Learn More About Katrina:

• Send Katrina an email: info@katrinasanders.com 
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• Learn more on Katrina’s website: https://katrinasanders.com
• Register for Katrina’s Oral-Systemic Myth course (August 1, 2025): https://www.eventbrite.com/e/the-oral-systemic-myth-august-1-2025-tickets-1267455015069

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Episode Resources:

• Watch the video version of Episode 870: https://www.youtube.com/@actdental/videos

Main Takeaways:

• If you see something, say something. Don't wait for other doctors to address it.
• Believing that you're doing enough for your patients is the biggest myth.
• Go beyond the bare minimum when doing health history exams.
• Don't assume your patients know about the oral-systemic link.
• Make your dentistry transformational, not transactional.
• Define what 100% health looks like for your patients.

Snippets:

0:00 Introduction.

1:55 Katrina’s background.

4:54 Why this is an important topic.

8:53 What does 100% health look like?

14:14 The perio-systemic link, explained.

23:37 Do your patients understand the oral-systemic link?

28:57 Go beyond a prophy during a prophy appointment.

34:04 Don't just fix teeth, change lives.

35:55 Final thoughts.

39:47 More about Katrina and how to get in touch.

Katrina M. Sanders RDH, BSDH, M.Ed, RF Bio:

In the ever-changing world of dental science where research, technology, and techniques for patient care are constantly evolving, dental professionals look to continuing education to provide insight, deliver actionable steps, empower, and create a dramatic impact within their clinical practice.

With wit, charm, and a dash of humor, Katrina Sanders enchants dental professionals with her course deliverables, insightful content, and delightful inspiration. Her message of empowerment rings mighty throughout her lectures and stirs a deep sense of motivation amongst course participants.

Katrina is the Clinical Liaison for AZPerio, the country's largest periodontal practice. She performs clinically, working alongside Diplomates to the American Board of Periodontology in the surgical operatory. Katrina perfected techniques during L.A.N.A.P. surgery, suture placement, IV therapy, and blood draws. She instructs on collaborative professionalism and standard-of-care protocols while delivering education through hygiene boot camps and study clubs.