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What is Functional Dentistry?
Dr. Jesse Myers is bringing to the Shenandoah Valley a particular way of practicing dentistry called ‘Functional Dentistry’. He was recently featured on Ask The Dentist’s podcast discussing functional medicine topics like “How the Oral microbiome Affects Gum Health”, which can be listened to here. Functional Dentistry is a comprehensive way of practicing medicine that integrates lifestyle modifications and food as medicine into contemporary dentistry. As Hippocrates once said, “Let food be thy medicine, and let medicine be thy food.” Through the study of epigenetics, the human microbiome, and nutritional science we have a sophisticated and comprehensive understanding of how lifestyle and nutrition are…
Giving Back to our Military Heroes
Dr. White had the privilege of serving our military recently in Bedford, VA. Dr. White and former staff member Allison Corbin (Now Allison Burch) performed over 60 exams for an Army National Guard unit to ensure that they are ready to serve without having to worry about having a dental issue while out in the field. Guard members found to have pressing needs were scheduled for treatment with dentists near their home location. Homes of the service members ranged from local Bedford residents to as far away as Michigan. Dr. White was excited to see one of his very own…
Recreational Aviation Foundation Restores Highest Airport in the East
Dr. White & other Recreational Aviation Foundation volunteers rolled up their sleeves and fired up the chainsaws to improve a historic airport in rural Virginia. Check out this YouTube video for an overview of the improvements made to Ingalls Field Airport: The following is reposted from theRAF.org, with photos courtesy of Jeremy Vaughan: At 3793’, Ingalls Field (KHSP) in Hot Springs, VA is the highest elevation airport east of the Mississippi River. RAF Virginia Liaison Alan White reports that since 1931, locals have traveled to the top of the mountain for the cooler temperatures, beautiful vistas, and nighttime star gazing.…
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What is Functional Dentistry?
Dr. Jesse Myers is bringing to the Shenandoah Valley a particular way of practicing dentistry called ‘Functional Dentistry’. He was recently featured on Ask The Dentist’s podcast discussing functional medicine topics like “How the Oral microbiome Affects Gum Health”, which can be listened to here. Functional Dentistry is a comprehensive way of practicing medicine that integrates lifestyle modifications and food as medicine into contemporary dentistry. As Hippocrates once said, “Let food be thy medicine, and let medicine be thy food.” Through the study of epigenetics, the human microbiome, and nutritional science we have a sophisticated and comprehensive understanding of how lifestyle and nutrition are…
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Giving Back to our Military Heroes
Dr. White had the privilege of serving our military recently in Bedford, VA. Dr. White and former staff member Allison Corbin (Now Allison Burch) performed over 60 exams for an Army National Guard unit to ensure that they are ready to serve without having to worry about having a dental issue while out in the field. Guard members found to have pressing needs were scheduled for treatment with dentists near their home location. Homes of the service members ranged from local Bedford residents to as far away as Michigan. Dr. White was excited to see one of his very own…
Recreational Aviation Foundation Restores Highest Airport in the East
Dr. White & other Recreational Aviation Foundation volunteers rolled up their sleeves and fired up the chainsaws to improve a historic airport in rural Virginia. Check out this YouTube video for an overview of the improvements made to Ingalls Field Airport: The following is reposted from theRAF.org, with photos courtesy of Jeremy Vaughan: At 3793’, Ingalls Field (KHSP) in Hot Springs, VA is the highest elevation airport east of the Mississippi River. RAF Virginia Liaison Alan White reports that since 1931, locals have traveled to the top of the mountain for the cooler temperatures, beautiful vistas, and nighttime star gazing.…
