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Midwest BioHealth We strive to offer exceptional holistic and biological dental care, outstanding customer service and Dr. John W.

Johnson Graduated from The Ohio State School of Dentistry in 1984. A lifetime resident of Ohio, John was raised in Yellow Springs and has practiced in the Central Ohio since graduating from dental school. His education has not stopped there, Dr Johnson is a continuous student and spends a tremendous amount of time each year to stay on top of the latest advances in dentistry, so he can better serve you. John and his wife Deborah, live on their organic working farm outside of Mt. Vernon, raising grass-fed beef, free range chickens, Belgian draft horses, dogs and cats. You will be seen by Dr. Johnson personally at every visit. His personal goal is not to be the typical office that makes you wait, he understands your time is valuable, and that is why we schedule by appointment only. I invite you to find out for yourself what we can do for you. Once you've experienced sedation dentistry with Dr. Johnson, you'll probably never be afraid to go to the dentist again. You'll be sedated just enough to be unaware of the treatment, as if you were relaxing. You'll wake up refreshed, with little or no memory of what was accomplished.

For a quiet autumn evening at home, this Creamy Harvest Squash & Kale Soup with Fresh Thyme brings together sweet butter...
10/16/2026

For a quiet autumn evening at home, this Creamy Harvest Squash & Kale Soup with Fresh Thyme brings together sweet butternut squash, tender greens, and a creamy broth. We shared it in this week’s Midwest BioHealth newsletter, and it’s a lovely recipe to save for the weekend.

Serves 4 | Prep: 15 minutes | Cook: 30 minutes

Ingredients

- 1 medium butternut squash, peeled and cubed (about 4 cups)
- 1 small yellow onion, diced
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- 3 cups low-sodium vegetable or chicken broth
- 1 cup unsweetened coconut milk or half-and-half
- 2 cups fresh kale, stems removed and chopped
- 1 teaspoon fresh thyme leaves, plus extra to garnish
- ½ teaspoon ground turmeric (optional)
- Sea salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
- ¼ cup freshly grated Parmesan (optional)

To make it:

1. Warm the oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add the onion and cook 4–5 minutes until softened.
2. Stir in the garlic, thyme, and optional turmeric; cook 1 minute.
3. Add the squash and broth. Bring to a gentle boil, reduce the heat, and simmer 18–22 minutes until tender.
4. Partially blend with an immersion blender, leaving some squash pieces for texture.
5. Stir in the coconut milk or half-and-half and the kale. Simmer 4–5 minutes until the kale softens.
6. Season to taste and garnish with extra thyme and optional Parmesan.

Save this recipe for your next fall dinner, and let us know what’s simmering in your kitchen.

A dental appointment can raise questions you want more time to think about. You may wonder why a particular material is ...
10/15/2026

A dental appointment can raise questions you want more time to think about. You may wonder why a particular material is being recommended, how gum health fits into your overall health, or why your dentist is asking about sleep and breathing.

Dr. John Johnson’s The Simple Guide to Biological Dentistry offers an introduction to the philosophy behind his work at Midwest BioHealth. It explores topics including gum health, dental materials, and airway-focused care, giving readers a way to become more familiar with the questions discussed in a biological dental practice.

Understanding your options can help you take a more active part in decisions about your care. If you’ve been curious about our approach, this book is one way to explore Dr. Johnson’s perspective and bring your own questions to your next appointment.

Explore the book and order a copy:
https://www.midwestbiohealth.com/the-simple-guide-to-biological-dentistry

Dr. John Johnson, DDS, will be a featured speaker at the 3rd International Symposium on Integrative Health, taking place...
10/14/2026

Dr. John Johnson, DDS, will be a featured speaker at the 3rd International Symposium on Integrative Health, taking place November 6–7, 2026, in Miami. The event brings together healthcare professionals to explore how different disciplines can contribute to a more complete understanding of health.

For Dr. Johnson, the value of these gatherings lies in the exchange of ideas. His work at Midwest BioHealth has long included questions about the relationship between oral health, sleep, breathing, and the rest of the body, and professional collaboration creates opportunities to examine those connections from different perspectives.

After participating in the first SISI gathering in Brazil, he is looking forward to reconnecting with colleagues in Miami and continuing that conversation. We’re pleased to share this next chapter in his ongoing work as a clinician, author, and educator.

Learn more about the symposium:
https://simposiosaudeintegrativa.com.br/en

As the days grow shorter, you may notice a change in when you feel sleepy or how easily you wake in the morning. Light h...
10/13/2026

As the days grow shorter, you may notice a change in when you feel sleepy or how easily you wake in the morning. Light helps set the body’s internal clock, so autumn can be a useful time to pay attention to the routines that support your sleep.

Spending some time outdoors in the morning, keeping a steady bedtime and wake-up time, and giving yourself a quieter hour before bed can help support a regular sleep rhythm. The aim is to give your body familiar signals as daylight hours and daily schedules change.

It is also worth noticing patterns that continue even with a consistent routine. Frequent loud snoring, waking with a dry mouth, or regularly feeling tired during the day can have several causes and deserve a conversation with a healthcare professional. At Midwest BioHealth, we consider sleep and breathing alongside the health of your teeth and gums.

After more than four decades in dentistry, Dr. John Johnson still believes there is more to learn. Experience brings per...
10/12/2026

After more than four decades in dentistry, Dr. John Johnson still believes there is more to learn. Experience brings perspective, and a willingness to keep studying, listening, and asking questions helps that experience continue to serve patients well.

That commitment is at the heart of Midwest BioHealth. Professional education and conversations with colleagues give us opportunities to explore new evidence, reconsider familiar approaches, and better understand how oral health fits into each patient’s larger health picture.

Our October newsletter, sent today, shares some of the people and ideas shaping that work. Over the coming week, we’ll bring a few of those stories here, including seasonal sleep changes, Dr. Johnson’s upcoming Miami symposium, and a recipe for cooler autumn evenings.

Why is your dentist asking how you sleep?It may seem like an unusual question during a dental appointment, but the mouth...
10/09/2026

Why is your dentist asking how you sleep?

It may seem like an unusual question during a dental appointment, but the mouth can provide clues about what may be happening while you sleep.

Worn or fractured teeth may suggest nighttime grinding or clenching. Dry mouth can accompany mouth breathing. A scalloped tongue, certain patterns of jaw development, snoring, morning headaches, or consistently waking tired can add pieces to a much larger picture.

None of these signs alone diagnoses a sleep disorder. But they can give a dentist a reason to ask more questions.

At Midwest BioHealth, we believe the dental examination should include more than looking for cavities. Teeth, jaws, tongue posture, breathing, airway, and sleep can be connected in ways patients may never have been encouraged to consider.

Sometimes the question “How are you sleeping?” belongs in the dental chair.

Because what happens at night can leave clues in your mouth the next morning.

We prepare for work, travel, and the appointments on our calendars, yet sleep often gets whatever is left of the evening...
10/08/2026

We prepare for work, travel, and the appointments on our calendars, yet sleep often gets whatever is left of the evening. We finish one last email, check the phone again, and expect our minds to settle the moment the lights go out.

In the newest edition of The Johnson Papers, Dr. John Johnson explores the often overlooked transition between a busy day and a restful night. “The Forgotten Art of Preparing for Sleep” looks at how evening routines, a quieter environment, and time to unwind can help us make room for rest.

Those habits matter, but they are only part of the picture. Dr. Johnson also considers why persistent sleep difficulties deserve a closer look, including whether breathing during sleep may be contributing, even when we are doing our best to prepare for bed.

Read the new article in The Johnson Papers:
https://johnsonpapers.midwestbiohealth.com/p/the-forgotten-art-of-preparing-for

When a tooth needs to be replaced, we think the material replacing it matters.Dental implants are designed to become a l...
10/08/2026

When a tooth needs to be replaced, we think the material replacing it matters.

Dental implants are designed to become a long-term part of the body. That makes the conversation about an implant larger than simply whether it can replace a missing tooth.

At Midwest BioHealth, Dr. Johnson uses ceramic implant systems from Swiss Dental Solutions (SDS) as an option for patients seeking a metal-free approach to tooth replacement.

Made from zirconia, these ceramic implants offer strength and biocompatibility while providing a metal-free foundation for the final restoration.

That doesn't mean every patient or every clinical situation is identical. Implant treatment begins with understanding the patient's health, anatomy, bone, bite, existing dental work, and long-term goals.

But when we're choosing something intended to remain in the body for many years, the material deserves to be part of the conversation.

Learn more about ceramic dental implants at Midwest BioHealth:
https://www.midwestbiohealth.com/ceramic-dental-implants

What does your tongue have to do with breathing? More than many people realize.When the mouth is at rest, the tongue nor...
10/07/2026

What does your tongue have to do with breathing? More than many people realize.

When the mouth is at rest, the tongue normally has an important relationship with the palate, jaws, and the way we breathe. Its position and function are part of a larger system involving nasal breathing, swallowing, oral development, and the airway.

When that system isn't functioning as intended, we may see clues: habitual mouth breathing, difficulty keeping the lips comfortably closed, certain swallowing patterns, crowded teeth, snoring, or restless sleep.

None of those signs by themselves tells us exactly what is happening. But together with a patient's history, examination, anatomy, and appropriate testing, they can help us know when it's worth looking deeper.

This is one reason airway-focused dentistry isn't simply about teeth.

The mouth can tell us something about how the rest of the system is functioning.

At Midwest BioHealth, airway evaluation is part of understanding the patient as a whole—not simply treating what we see in the smile.

Your mouth isn't simply a collection of teeth. It's an environment.Saliva, bacteria, dental materials, inflammation, bre...
10/06/2026

Your mouth isn't simply a collection of teeth. It's an environment.

Saliva, bacteria, dental materials, inflammation, breathing patterns, nutrition, and the way your teeth and jaws function all interact within that environment.

That matters because oral problems don't always begin and end with a single tooth.

Recurrent decay, dry mouth, inflammation, worn teeth, changes in the oral microbiome, or other persistent concerns may give us reasons to look beyond the immediate problem and ask what conditions could be contributing to it.

This is an important part of biological dentistry. We still treat the tooth in front of us, but we also want to understand the environment surrounding it—and how oral health fits into the health and function of the whole person.

Sometimes the goal isn't simply to repair what went wrong.

It's to better understand why it happened in the first place.

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