Oral Systemic Connections with Dr Tom Larkin

The Wayne Gretzky of Dentistry

In this episode of Oral Systemic Connections, Dr. Tom Larkin welcomes Dr. Chris Phelps—entrepreneur, behavioral science expert, and what Larkin calls the “Wayne Gretzky of dentistry.” Together, they dive into the current state of the profession, the psychology of influence, and how dentists can embrace what Phelps calls a “holistic-ish” approach. From market trends in ceramic implants and All-On-X maintenance to the overlooked mental health crisis among dentists, this conversation highlights where dentistry is headed—and why prevention and practical solutions matter more than fringe debates. ---- This episode of Oral Systemic Connections features Dr. Chris Phelps, who shares his perspective on the challenges and opportunities facing modern dentistry. He and Dr. Larkin discuss the importance of prevention, market shifts like ceramic implants, the rise of All-On-X maintenance services, and the mental health crisis among dentists. Phelps also draws on his behavioral science expertise to explain how social proof and authority shape decision-making—and why dentists must unite around healthier, evidence-based care instead of divisive issues. ---- Dr. Chris Phelps is an entrepreneur, author, and former CEO of the Cialdini Institute. Known for his expertise in behavioral science and influence, he helps dentists understand consumer behavior, market trends, and communication strategies that improve both patient outcomes and practice success. ---- Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dr-christopher-phelps-2b48b718/ [https://www.linkedin.com/in/dr-christopher-phelps-2b48b718/]  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dr.christopherphelps/?hl=en [https://www.instagram.com/dr.christopherphelps/?hl=en] ---- Website: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.oralsystemicmastery.com/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ [https://www.oralsystemicmastery.com/⁠] Website: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.powhygiene.com/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ [https://www.powhygiene.com/] YouTube: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.youtube.com/@thomaslarkin8379⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ [https://www.youtube.com/@thomaslarkin8379] LinkedIn: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.linkedin.com/in/thomas-larkin-1b7a2418/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ [https://www.linkedin.com/in/thomas-larkin-1b7a2418/] Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/the_larkin_protocol/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ [https://www.instagram.com/the_larkin_protocol/] Facebook: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100077559734621⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ [https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100077559734621] ---- PODCAST Thank you for listening. Please subscribe and share. This podcast is produced by DrTalks.com ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://drtalks.com/podcast-service/ [⁠https://drtalks.com/podcast-service/]

A Dental Hygiene Superstar

In this episode of Oral Systemic Connections, Dr. Tom Larkin interviews Elaine Rodriguez, RDH—founder of Dental Laser Integrations and a trailblazer in dental laser therapy. From her beginnings as a dental assistant witnessing preventable tooth loss to becoming a pioneer in soft tissue laser integration, Rodriguez shares her journey, the science behind laser protocols, and what the future holds for dental hygiene. Together, they explore how laser therapy addresses the root causes of periodontal disease, the challenges of implementing new technology in practice, and why investing in hygienists—not replacing them—remains the key to elevating patient care. ---- Laser therapy is reshaping dentistry—and patients are seeing outcomes once thought impossible. In this episode, Dr. Tom Larkin talks with Elaine Rodriguez, RDH, about her journey from student researcher to industry leader in laser integration. They cover the benefits of soft tissue lasers, the barriers to adopting new technology, and the controversial rise of Oral Preventive Assistants. If you care about the future of dental hygiene and better treatment outcomes, this is a must-listen. ---- Elaine Rodriguez, RDH, is the founder of Dental Laser Integrations, a company dedicated to providing accessible, high-quality training for hygienists and dental teams. With over a decade of experience pioneering laser therapy in hygiene care, she empowers practices to implement evidence-based protocols that improve outcomes and elevate patient trust. ---- Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/laserelaine/ ---- Website: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.oralsystemicmastery.com/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ [https://www.oralsystemicmastery.com/⁠] Website: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.powhygiene.com/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ [https://www.powhygiene.com/] YouTube: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.youtube.com/@thomaslarkin8379⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ [https://www.youtube.com/@thomaslarkin8379] LinkedIn: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.linkedin.com/in/thomas-larkin-1b7a2418/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ [https://www.linkedin.com/in/thomas-larkin-1b7a2418/] Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/the_larkin_protocol/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ [https://www.instagram.com/the_larkin_protocol/] Facebook: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100077559734621⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ [https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100077559734621] ---- PODCAST Thank you for listening. Please subscribe and share. This podcast is produced by DrTalks.com ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://drtalks.com/podcast-service/ [⁠https://drtalks.com/podcast-service/]

The Oral Health Awareness Project

Join Dr. Tom Larkin as he hosts Lisandra Maisonet RDH and Debbie Z from the Oral Health Awareness Project (OHAP) to uncover the evolving and often strained relationship between dentists and dental hygienists. From legislative threats in Nevada and Arizona to the rise of DSOs and a systemic undervaluing of hygiene care, this conversation pulls back the curtain on why hygienists are often treated as “tooth cleaners” instead of the life-saving co-therapists they truly are. Discover how OHAP is empowering hygienists, educating legislators, and mobilizing over 4,000 members to protect the future of the profession—and why the stakes for public health have never been higher. ---- Dental hygienists are fighting for their very identity—and your health depends on the outcome. In this eye-opening episode, Dr. Tom Larkin speaks with Lisandra Maisonet RDH and Debbie Z about why unqualified personnel are being allowed to perform hygiene duties, how industrial dentistry is undermining care, and why a public awareness movement is gaining unstoppable momentum. Tune in to discover why respecting hygienists means protecting patients—and what you can do to help. ---- In this episode of Oral Systemic Connections, I sit down with Lisandra Maisonet RDH and Debbie Z to examine the hidden crisis facing dental hygiene. From the lack of dentist training and the rise of DSOs to legislative threats that could let unqualified people perform hygiene duties, this is a wake-up call for patients and providers alike. Discover how OHAP is rallying thousands of hygienists to fight back, elevate their profession, and ensure patients receive the comprehensive, life-saving care they deserve. ---- Lisandra Maisonet RDH and Debbie Z are leaders of the Oral Health Awareness Project (OHAP), a fast-growing nonprofit formed in response to legislative efforts to let untrained individuals perform dental hygiene duties. With a mission to educate the public, empower hygienists, and advocate for policy change, they are driving a movement to restore respect, collaboration, and evidence-based care to the dental profession. ---- Website: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.oralsystemicmastery.com/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ [https://www.oralsystemicmastery.com/⁠] Website: ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.powhygiene.com/⁠⁠⁠⁠ [https://www.powhygiene.com/] YouTube: ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.youtube.com/@thomaslarkin8379⁠⁠⁠⁠ [https://www.youtube.com/@thomaslarkin8379] LinkedIn: ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.linkedin.com/in/thomas-larkin-1b7a2418/⁠⁠⁠⁠ [https://www.linkedin.com/in/thomas-larkin-1b7a2418/] Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/the_larkin_protocol/⁠⁠⁠⁠ [https://www.instagram.com/the_larkin_protocol/] Facebook: ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100077559734621⁠⁠⁠⁠ [https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100077559734621] ---- PODCAST Thank you for listening. Please subscribe and share. This podcast is produced by DrTalks.com ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://drtalks.com/podcast-service/ [⁠https://drtalks.com/podcast-service/]

There Is No 911

Join Dr. Tom Larkin as he interviews Dr. Emmanuel Zennie, a pioneering force in global oral health, in this powerful episode about dentistry in crisis zones. Learn how Dr. Zennie integrates dentistry, systemic health, and education to create lasting healthcare solutions in a country without emergency services. Tune in for a blueprint of global health equity rooted in dentistry. ---- In this episode of Oral Systemic Connections, I sit down with Dr. Emmanuel Zennie to talk about what it really means to deliver care in a country like Haiti, where there’s no 911, no ER infrastructure, and yet, the need couldn’t be greater. Dr. Zennie is doing more than treating patients—he’s building a framework for sustainable healthcare through local training, education, and policy reform. This isn’t just a conversation about dentistry—it’s a model for systemic change in places that need it most. ---- Dr. Emmanuel Zennie is a visionary dentist and healthcare advocate based in Haiti. With a deep commitment to serving underserved populations, Dr. Zennie has pioneered sustainable healthcare practices by integrating oral health into systemic care models. His work spans clinical practice, health education, and national policy development, including collaborations with institutions like Freddie Mac. Driven by a belief in lasting empowerment, Dr. Zennie is building a center of excellence to train local healthcare providers and change the health narrative in Haiti. ---- Website: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.oralsystemicmastery.com/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ [https://www.oralsystemicmastery.com/⁠] Website: ⁠⁠⁠https://www.powhygiene.com/⁠⁠⁠ [https://www.powhygiene.com/] YouTube: ⁠⁠⁠https://www.youtube.com/@thomaslarkin8379⁠⁠⁠ [https://www.youtube.com/@thomaslarkin8379] LinkedIn: ⁠⁠⁠https://www.linkedin.com/in/thomas-larkin-1b7a2418/⁠⁠⁠ [https://www.linkedin.com/in/thomas-larkin-1b7a2418/] Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/the_larkin_protocol/⁠⁠⁠ [https://www.instagram.com/the_larkin_protocol/] Facebook: ⁠⁠⁠https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100077559734621⁠⁠⁠ [https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100077559734621] ---- PODCAST Thank you for listening. Please subscribe and share. This podcast is produced by DrTalks.com ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://drtalks.com/podcast-service/ [⁠https://drtalks.com/podcast-service/]

I Choose Teeth

Join Dr. Tom Larkin as he talks to renowned dentist Dr. Linhlan Nguyen about her holistic approach to regenerative dentistry. Discover her laser-led techniques for preserving natural teeth and mentoring future dentists. Listen now for a refreshing perspective on oral-systemic health. ---- In this episode of Oral Systemic Connections, Dr. Tom Larkin interviews Dr. Linhlan Nguyen, an Australian dentist known for her restorative, laser-focused approach to care. From her immigrant roots to becoming a trailblazer in integrative dentistry, Dr. Nguyen discusses preserving natural teeth, teaching future dentists, and treating gum disease with lasers rather than drills. This inspiring conversation is a call to rethink the "extract and implant" mentality and return to whole-patient care. ---- Dr. Linhlan Nguyen is a dentist based in Colleen, Australia, originally from Vietnam. She holds a Master’s degree in Laser Dentistry from the Catholic University of Rome and has extensive experience in orthodontics and dental facial orthopedics. Dr. Nguyen’s practice is rooted in the belief that preserving the natural tooth is the cornerstone of true oral-systemic health. She is also a dedicated mentor and advocate for team-based continuous learning. ---- Linkedin:https://www.linkedin.com/in/linhlan-nguyen-7b35295a/?originalSubdomain=au Website: https://www.academyinnovativedentistry.com/dr-linhlan-nguyen/ ---- Website: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.oralsystemicmastery.com/⁠⁠⁠⁠ [https://www.oralsystemicmastery.com/⁠] Website: ⁠⁠https://www.powhygiene.com/⁠⁠ [https://www.powhygiene.com/] YouTube: ⁠⁠https://www.youtube.com/@thomaslarkin8379⁠⁠ [https://www.youtube.com/@thomaslarkin8379] LinkedIn: ⁠⁠https://www.linkedin.com/in/thomas-larkin-1b7a2418/⁠⁠ [https://www.linkedin.com/in/thomas-larkin-1b7a2418/] Instagram: ⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/the_larkin_protocol/⁠⁠ [https://www.instagram.com/the_larkin_protocol/] Facebook: ⁠⁠https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100077559734621⁠⁠ [https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100077559734621] ---- PODCAST Thank you for listening. Please subscribe and share. This podcast is produced by DrTalks.com ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://drtalks.com/podcast-service/ [⁠https://drtalks.com/podcast-service/]