In this episode of *Pioneer Perspectives in Health*, Leona Meditz welcomes Rula Yousif, RDH, a lead dental hygienist with advanced training in laser-assisted periodontal therapy and non-surgical periodontal care. Their conversation explores how today’s dental hygienists are helping elevate prevention, patient education, periodontal treatment, and oral-systemic health through technology, communication, and evidence-based protocols.

In this episode of *Pioneer Perspectives in Health*, welcomes Dr. Jan Venter, MD and Dr. Ivy Yu, DMD for a conversation on the connection between medicine, dentistry, and whole-body health. Together, they explore how their collaboration between a functional medicine physician and a whole-health dentist can help patients better understand the mouth-body connection and make more informed decisions about their care.

Leona Meditz sits down with Dr. Jeanne Stryker, MD for a conversation about forward-thinking healthcare, patient-centered insight, and the importance of prevention. This episode continues the *Pioneer Perspectives in Health* mission of sharing unique perspectives from professionals who are helping move healthcare in a more thoughtful, whole-body direction.

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