Rooting Within Health
Rooting Within Health explores the powerful connections between oral health and overall systemic wellness, while addressing critical issues in the dental industry that often go unspoken. Hosted by Kimberly W. Williamson, RDH, CIHC, RYT, this podcast goes beyond the surface to examine how oral health impacts our entire body, mind, and quality of life.
Through a hybrid approach of solo episodes and conversations with healthcare professionals, wellness experts, and individuals navigating their own health journeys, we'll dive into topics that matter. From oral-systemic health connections, workplace wellness and culture in healthcare settings, to behavior modifications for sustainable health to the urgent need for advocacy and reform within the dental industry - no topic is off limits.
Whether you're a dental professional seeking community and validation, a healthcare worker facing workplace challenges, or someone interested in holistic approaches to health, this podcast creates space for honest conversations and meaningful change. We're here to educate, empower, and build community around the issues that matter most - because true health starts from within, and change begins when we're willing to speak up.
Episodes
Episode 8: The Missed Opportunity: Why Dental Hygienists Are the Original Health Coaches
Episode 7: When Getting Out of Bed is Hard: The Connection Between Mental Health and Oral Health
Episode 6: Mental Health in Dentistry: The Data We're Not Collecting
Episode 5: North of the Border: What Canada Gets Right About Dental Hygiene
Episode 4: The OPA Problem: Why 120 Hours Can't Replace Years of Science
Episode 3: Diabetes + Oral Health: Navigating Care in a Failing, Archaic Structure
Episode 2: Profit Over Prevention: Why Your Dental Hygienist Can't Give You the Care You Deserve