TWHP - Dr. Leslie Douglas: Biocompatible Dentistry Starts with Your Chemistry - 25

In Episode 25 of The Whole Health Podcast, hosts Dr. Kelly J. Blodgett, DMD, NMD, IBDM, and Megan Barnett, MS, CNS, welcome Dr. Leslie Douglas, Laboratory Manager at BioComp Labs. Dr. Douglas shares her expertise in biological and molecular diagnostics, explaining how BioComp’s serum biocompatibility testing helps patients and practitioners understand their individual reactivity to the materials used in dental care. Together, they explore how oral materials influence systemic inflammation, why personalized testing matters, and how this simple, science-based approach can guide safer, more holistic dental choices.Topics Discussed:-How BioComp’s serum biocompatibility test works (78 metal/non-metal chemical groups; least/moderate/high reactivity; 11,000+ product database; practice-specific summaries).-Why compatibility matters: common sensitizers (e.g., lithium in certain ceramics, aluminum, mercury, lead, cadmium, metallic zinc/nickel in implants), how materials wear, and potential local/systemic effects.-Practical guidance for patients and clinicians: test before treatment, validity window (≈3–5 years), $350 kit and workflow, how products change (SDS updates), and using results to choose safer fillings, crowns, aligners, and implants.BioComp's Website: https://biocomplabs.com/To learn more about Megan Barnett’s clinic and practice, click below:https://bioloungepdx.comTo learn more about Megan's organic soluble fiber blends, click below:https://thinkflorasophy.comLearn more about Dr. Kelly Blodgett's dental practice below:https://www.blodgettdentalcare.com/About The Whole Health Podcast:Hosted by Dr. Kelly J. Blodgett, DMD, NMD, IBDM, and Megan Barnett, MS, CNS, this podcast is dedicated to advancing biological dentistry and integrative health. Join Kelly and Megan as they dive deep with experts and leaders across various disciplines to explore the connections between oral health, nutrition, and holistic human wellness.🎧 Listen now: https://thewholehealthpodcast.buzzsprout.com/