A nationwide administrative movement started in January 2022 to help prevent physicians and health care providers from over-prescribing or illegally prescribing opioid pain killers. And the results thus far? Well, the new administrative system is one of the most difficult to use and non-user friendly mobile phone based software systems known to man. Dr. Shoup has the details on why this admin transition started, what happened when he gave the new process a try, and what he’s now suggesting to his patients as an alternative to opioids when pain management is actually needed.

You may not have known there’s an abrasive toothpaste rating? The ADA and FDA have guidelines and Dr. Shoup has your insider research revealing what retail toothpastes are the worst offenders when it comes to damaging the surfaces of your teeth. Plus, the doctor discusses the current probiotic trends. What do you avoid and what do you embrace? And why is there a serious issue in America with everybody’s gut and digestion health? We have your answers and solutions.

Dr. Shoup’s blood is boiling yet again. He is seeing patients every month who are seeking out his second opinion since their first visit to a corporate dental chain resulted in them being told they needed to have their original teeth pulled and replaced by implants or dentures. There are no other options so please sign on the dotted line. Guess what? These patients never needed that. Dr. Shoup can restore the natural teeth and avoid the extractions. The pushing patients toward unnecessary procedures national trend is rising at a fever pitch and who’s behind this? Venture capitalists.