Is Dentistry Actually the Foundation of Whole Body Health? with Dr Edward Feinberg

On this episode of The Wellness Reimagined, host Shreya sits down with Dr Edward Feinberg, a veteran dentist, educator and director of The Onward Program. With more than forty years of clinical experience and a lineage of seventy years of restorative excellence, Dr Feinberg breaks down why oral health is not a cosmetic afterthought. It is a core driver of immunity, bone integrity, systemic well-being and overall vitality. This conversation reframes dentistry as powerful preventive medicine. Dr Feinberg exposes misconceptions around implants, poor restorative design, collapsing dental arches, bone loss, hygiene mistakes and the modern drift away from foundational principles that actually work. If you care about long-term wellness, real prevention and saving your natural teeth for life, this episode is a must listen.

About the Guest:

Dr Edward Feinberg is a restorative dentistry expert, educator and director of The Onward Program. Known for preserving teeth that most clinicians assume cannot be saved, he merges seven decades of proven restorative principles with thoughtful innovation. His work centers around biomechanics, dental architecture and the long-term health of patients. He trains dentists globally through his program and his free educational resources.

Key Takeaways:

• Poor oral health is not isolated. Bacteria from the mouth can enter the bloodstream and influence systemic conditions.

• Bone and root structures are the true foundation of a healthy mouth. Losing bone is the biggest threat to long-term oral stability.

• Regular hygiene visits and consistent at-home care remain the most powerful tools for preventing bone loss.

• Missing teeth destabilize the entire dental arch. Without proper replacement, surrounding teeth drift and collapse the system.

• Restorative dentistry is engineering. Proper architecture reduces forces on bone and increases longevity.

• Crowns and bridges work best when grounded in proven principles like the mason jar cover model rather than modern shortcuts that ignore sealing and fit.

• Single-tooth implants fill a space but often fail to address broader structural problems. Many patients benefit more from well-designed bridgework.

• Technology is only helpful when aligned with fundamental principles. Not every new tool is truly an advancement.

• Overuse and misuse of implants create aggressive interventions that may leave patients with no long-term options.

• Second dental opinions matter. Dental treatment plans vary widely and patients must advocate for their teeth.

 

Connect With the Guest:

• Website: theonwardprogram.com

• Audience tip: When booking a consult, ask to review long-term case follow-ups (x-rays/photos) for similar treatments.

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