Our first story features someone who was told by Dr. Shoup several years ago they were facing serious whole mouth bacteria issues that could lead to cardiovascular problems. They chose to go back to a dentist located much closer to their home who did not treat them for these issues. Now, they’re coming back to Microscope Dentistry by Shoup after experiencing a major health event. Plus, the Doctor discusses another patient who liked the fact that their former hygienist took it easy on them and that they were only treated and examined for 30 minutes or less during overall dental appointments. Now, this patient is facing late stage periodontal disease and will be losing teeth as a result.

Dr. Shoup was introduced to a new product by one of his longtime industry materials sales reps, who sold this product to over 400 dentists on the first day of a recent major convention. But there is a major flaw that most dentists are accepting just so they can do certain procedures faster at the expense of the patient’s long term teeth health. The Doc has your details. And the heated debate of whether to use Fluoride or not rages on. Are there ingredients you can find in your kitchen cupboard as an alternative to Fluoride treatments? And are they just as effective? Plus, do not miss another exclusive Q&A session where Dr. Shoup is put on the hot seat.

We start this episode with an exclusive Dr. Shoup story from his past patient experiences. It’s another one you won’t believe. Then in Dental School 101 we address a very disturbing trend the doctor is seeing in teenagers and twenty somethings that usually is only seen in much older people. What’s he seeing and are there any solutions? And in the Ask The Expert we explore what the American military medical teams were doing terribly wrong during the Korean and Vietnam wars that caused many unnecessary deaths.

We start this episode with some story time. What incident on Dr. Shoup’s first day in his dental career almost caused him to quit the profession on the spot? Then in Dental School 101 a patient sought a second opinion with Dr. Shoup for a catastrophic tooth incident. All the other dentists wanted to pull the tooth. Dr. Shoup said nope…we’re going to save it and this is the complex procedure that’s going to get that tooth back to normal. And don’t miss more exclusive info in our Ask the Expert and Q&A segments.

We start this episode with a Dr. Shoup patient story and what they requested, you won’t believe it. Then in Dental School 101 the doc details a tragic 5 year old’s death that should have never happened. Why was the clinic that they visited even open in the first place? And what were the clinic’s founder’s credentials? We then detail how big pharma continues to take advantage of Americans and how the FDA is helping them do it.

We start out this episode with the current trend of people taking high risk selfies, leading to their death. How is this related to Greek mythology? Then the doctor walks you through the high level bacteria testing that his team is accomplishing. Did you know there could be up to 18 different types of bacteria in your mouth that can lead to serious whole body health issues? In Ask the Expert, what are animals figuring out and problem solving faster than humans are? We then conclude the show by firing questions at the doctor that he does not know ahead of time. It’s Dr. Shoup Q&A!

Why are dentists across America becoming the duped fools when it comes to working around pre-medications prior to dental treatments? And why are dentists ending up in court as subjects of a prosecution? Who’s at fault? Dentists or general surgeons or pharmaceutical companies? And where does the cover your assets strategy come into play? We have your details. And the doctor is being put on the hot seat again with some exclusive Q&A later in the episode.

This topic can become a heated conversation and Dr. Shoup has faced some not too pleased parents recently, they had an issue understanding why they could not sit in with their child during their procedures. The doctor will walk through the many reasons he usually prohibits it, but are there exceptions? And what are parents doing wrong prior to arriving at the appointment? Also, we’re starting a new exclusive Q&A session! Dr. Shoup fields questions from his producer. The doctor has no idea what the questions are ahead of time. Will he survive the hot seat?

There’s a current trend of several big dental retail brand names that are suggesting easy and quick implant procedures as an alternative to having issues with a couple teeth or multiple teeth. Why bother saving your natural teeth anymore? Just go with easy to maintain dentures after a somewhat easy and convenient implants procedure. Dr. Shoup is not happy about this nationwide messaging and the in office sales pitches for a procedure that many times is not even needed. What are these dental chains not telling the truth about? Why are they pushing implants so much? Why aren’t they doing more to save natural teeth when there’s several ways they could? We have your insider answers.

Dr. Shoup has a detailed list that he always addresses with his patients for a very thorough whole mouth and whole body health approach. Why are most dentists not addressing the majority of this checklist? And why are they going the opposite direction for important treatment strategies? We also address a research study that connects children’s fluoride intake in drinking water to a decrease in I.Q. Is the data true or false? And was the research conducted properly?