Wellness Dentistry: Oral Health for Longevity with Dr. Katie To
33. How a Near-Death Experience Taught Dr. Linty to Read What Your Gums Aren't Telling You
At 24, Dr. Linty was told she had a 30% chance of surviving. A priest came to give her last rites. She said not today, and meant it. Episode overview: Dr. Linty is tell the story underneath everything she does in practice. What started as a childhood full of unexplained illness turned into a malaria diagnosis that spiraled into acute respiratory distress syndrome at 24 years old. The doctors ran out of options. She didn't die. And that experience became the reason she now asks patients questions most dentists never think to ask. What you will learn: Why Dr. Linty starts every new patient conversation by asking about their birth, their childhood, and old injuries they've long forgotten How her father's 55 years living with diabetes, and her own family's decision to avoid it, changed how she talks to patients about genetics and epigenetics Why a patient can have picture-perfect teeth and still be dealing with an airway issue or gum recession they've never noticed The difference between practicing as a dentist and stepping into the role of a healer, and why that shift changes everything about how you treat people How she decides who's the right patient fit, and why letting the wrong ones go is sometimes the most caring thing she can do Key themes: Survival, faith, and the moment that becomes the turning point of a life Genetics is not destiny, epigenetics gives you more control than you think The mouth holds a record of your history, if someone knows how to read it Dr. Katie's perspective: This episode was recorded live at Beyond Biohacking in Austin, and you can feel that energy in it. Dr. Linty's story is proof that the dentists doing the deepest work usually got there through something personal, not a new piece of technology. It's a reminder that wellness dentistry isn't the next CE course or the next toy in the office. It's a way of seeing people that has to be lived first before it can be taught. Guest bio: Dr. Linty practices at Ohio Holistic Dental Center, where she treats patients through a wellness-focused lens that looks at the whole body, not just the mouth. She's a returning guest of the show and previously joined Dr. Katie to talk about building a wellness-minded dental team. Work with Dr. Linty: Dr. Linty's website: ohioholisticdentalcenter.com/ Dr. Linty on Instagram: @Dr.Linty Work with Dr. Katie: If you're a patient who's ever felt like your dentist wasn't seeing the full picture, join Dr. Katie's free webinar to learn what a wellness-focused visit actually looks like: https://go.drkatieto.center/register If you're a dentist ready to ask deeper questions in your own practice, explore CORE membership, Dr. Katie's protocol-trained AI and monthly live coaching built for exactly this kind of shift. wellnessdentistinstitute.com/core-membership Disclaimer: This podcast is for educational purposes only. Information discussed is not intended for diagnosis, curing, or prevention of any disease and is not intended to replace advice given by a licensed healthcare practitioner. Before using any products mentioned or attempting methods discussed, please speak with a licensed healthcare provider. This podcast disclaims responsibility from any possible adverse reactions associated with products or methods discussed. Opinions from guests are their own, and this podcast does not condone or endorse opinions made by guests. We do not provide guarantees about the guests' qualifications or credibility. This podcast and its guests may have direct or indirect financial interests associated with products mentioned.
