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Rooting Within Health

Rooting Within Health

著者: Kimberly W. Williamson
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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.

© 2025 Rooting Within Health
衛生・健康的な生活 身体的病い・疾患
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  • Episode 6: Mental Health in Dentistry: The Data We're Not Collecting
    2025/12/10

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    You've probably heard that dentists have the highest suicide rate of any profession. That's a myth. But here's what isn't: dental professionals experience alarmingly high rates of depression, anxiety, burnout, and suicidal thoughts.

    In Australia, 1 in 6 dental practitioners reported thoughts of suicide in the past year. In the UK, 17.6% of dentists admitted to seriously considering it. And 43% of dental hygiene students report moderate to severe depression before they even enter the workforce.

    But here's the problem no one is talking about: we're only tracking dentists. The ADA collects mental health data on dentists—but dental hygienists? Dental assistants? The workforce that is 95% female? No systematic tracking exists. If you're not counted, you don't count.

    In this episode, I break down the myth vs. reality of suicide in dentistry, the data gap making the female-dominated workforce invisible, the education gap leaving students unprepared for a high-stress profession, and what needs to change—for the industry, for practice owners, and for clinicians.

    This episode is personal. I lost a mentor to suicide early in my career. She seemed fine. She showed up. She smiled. And she was struggling silently. That experience changed how I see this industry.

    We can't fix what we don't acknowledge.

    It's time to start counting everyone.

    If you or someone you know is struggling, here are resources:

    The National Suicide Prevention Lifeline: call or text 988.

    Crisis Text Line: text HOME to 741741.

    For dental-specific support, the Dental Mental Health Network and your state's ADA well-being program are available.

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    17 分
  • Episode 5: North of the Border: What Canada Gets Right About Dental Hygiene
    2025/12/03

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    What if dental hygienists in every state could open their own practices, set their own hours, and bill patients directly - without a dentist signing off on every decision?

    That’s not a fantasy. It’s Canada. And they’ve been doing it for decades.

    In this episode of Rooting Within Health, Kimberly Williamson dives into how Canadian hygienists achieved self-regulation - and why the American system is designed to keep clinicians limited. She covers:

    • The 30+ year timeline of Canadian self-regulation
    • How the ADA removed “dental hygiene diagnosis” from our standards — with no evidence
    • The GDC research showing direct access is safe
    • Why dental boards dominated by dentists create a conflict of interest
    • The real reason behind the hygienist shortage — and why OPAs aren’t the answer
    • What we can actually do to demand change

    This episode is for every dental professional who’s ever felt silenced, overlooked, or stuck in a system that wasn’t built for them.

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    27 分
  • Episode 4: The OPA Problem: Why 120 Hours Can't Replace Years of Science
    2025/11/26

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    It's legal in Arizona. Missouri is running a pilot program. And more states are considering it: the Oral Preventive Assistant (OPA) model allows dental assistants with just 120 hours of training to perform "dental cleanings."

    In this episode, I break down what OPAs can and cannot do, why this model is being pushed as a solution to the dental hygiene shortage, and why it's actually a symptom of much bigger problems in dentistry.

    We'll talk about:

    • The training gap between OPAs (120 hours) and dental hygienists (2-4 years, 2,000-3,000 clinical hours)
    • What "supragingival scaling only" really means for your oral health
    • Why patient satisfaction surveys don't measure clinical outcomes
    • The gender dynamics of creating cheaper substitutes for female-dominated professions
    • What happens when an industry regulates itself with zero independent oversight
    • Real solutions that would actually address workforce shortages

    This isn't about gatekeeping. It's about patient safety, professional standards, and the systemic devaluation of healthcare workers - especially women.

    If you've ever wondered why your dental office feels like a production line, or why there's no independent body watching out for patients in dentistry, this episode connects the dots.



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    35 分
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