Total Health Dentistry

05/30/2026

It's big news!! Mark your calendars for June 12 & 13. This year's Mission of Mercy Dental Clinic will be in Kalamazoo and YOU have the opportunity to volunteer alongside the Total Health Dentistry team members to help address the most urgent needs of the under-served and uninsured in Michigan.

This biennial weekend falls in line with our our mission at Total Health Dentistry, which is:

* To treat each person with integrity, respect and kindness.
* To help each person take a significant step towards his or her desired oral and systemic health.
* To serve as leaders in our community in the quest towards total health promotion and the partnership between all health professionals.

Register here 👉🏼 https://www.rsvpbook.com/event.php?523830&523830=

05/28/2026

Brown Bear sponsor, Total Health Dentistry is taking our interactive Hands-On Learning Lab™️ to the Teddy Bear Health Fair. From Sugar Detectives to brushing demos, our booth makes learning about oral health fun, engaging, and easy to understand.

Michigan State University’s Demonstration Hall Field this Saturday from 9 AM to Noon. Registration: https://msu.co1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_02izJj4a4ztS1sa

05/20/2026

Carmen started shadowing us as a pre-Dental student at Michigan State University in 2022, which created an easy transition to joining the team in April of ‘24.

Today, we celebrate Carmen as she begins an exciting new chapter. While we are certainly sad to see her leave Total Health Dentistry, we could not be more proud or excited for her as she starts her journey at Roseman University of Health Sciences, College of Dental Medicine.

Carmen has been a valued part of our team, and her passion for learning, caring for others, and commitment to health-centered dentistry will serve her incredibly well in the years ahead.

Please join us in wishing her the very best as she takes this next step toward becoming an exceptional dental professional. We’ll be cheering her on every step of the way.

05/19/2026

"Sometimes your joy is the source of your smile, but sometimes your smile can be the source of your joy" - Thich Nhat Hanh

Smiling has measurable elevating effects on the body: It boosts our immune system, reduces stress, lowers blood pressure and can even enhance others' perceptions of us.

Dr Susan, Dr Tracey and the whole Total Health Dentistry team can help you find your smile again :-)

05/18/2026

Very informative video from the creators of the BaleDoneen Method, which is a science-based methodology that is medically proven and accepted to both prevent and reverse heart attacks, strokes, and many other chronic conditions such as type 2 diabetes, dementia, kidney disease, and erectile dysfunction.

https://vimeo.com/397083694/c027bfb55b?fl=pl&fe=sh

This is "Oral Health Connection Cartoon" by BaleDoneen Method on Vimeo, the home for high quality videos and the people who love them.

05/14/2026

In late 2016, Doctors Bale and Doneen gained recognition within the scientific community for helping bring attention to the oral-systemic connection through their evidence-based findings that periodontal disease is not merely associated with heart disease, but may play a direct contributing role in its development.

Their most recent post is too great not to share:

https://www.facebook.com/share/p/1BSEgQDP3u/

Most people think oral health stops at the mouth.
But inflammation and harmful bacteria in the gums can affect far more than your teeth. Research continues to show connections between oral health and heart disease, blood sugar issues, cognitive decline, memory concerns, and even pregnancy complications.

Your mouth is not separate from the rest of your body.
It’s connected to everything.

That’s why true prevention looks deeper.

☘️ Comment CLOVER if you want to learn more about protecting your arterial health from the inside out.

05/13/2026

Oral Health is Systemic Health!! Great issue!

Dental Economics is the nation's leading business journal for the Dental Profession. Every month the publication is filled with informative stories on

05/11/2026

Why does regular dental care and early treatment matter?

Unfortunately, dental infections can sit quietly below the tips of tooth roots for a long time without obvious symptoms. This is a perfect example.

This tooth had a previous root canal and post that ultimately failed, leading to what we call an endodontic infection — bacteria living deep within the bone around the root. Left untreated, infections like this can spread harmful bacteria throughout the body.

A common question is, “Can antibiotics fix this?”
The answer is NO. Antibiotics may temporarily reduce symptoms, but they do not eliminate the source of the infection.

In cases like this, the only predictable way to allow the area to heal is to remove the tooth and the source of the infection. After several months of proper healing, the area can be restored with a dental implant-supported tooth replacement.

THIS is why regular dental care and early treatment matter — many serious infections start silently.

05/08/2026

Sue’s overall health has improved significantly—this goes beyond just treating her mouth. It’s about looking at the bigger picture of what truly makes us healthy as a whole human being.

05/06/2026

As membership chairman of the Michigan Dental Assistants Association, Tori didn’t just show up, she showed OUT at the Michigan Dental Association Annual Session in Grand Rapids.

Sparking conversations and inspiring the next wave of dental assistants to think bigger about health, not just teeth.