21. Alzheimer's, Oral Health, and Why One Dentist Started Over, with Dr. Beena

Wellness Dentistry: Oral Health for Longevity with Dr. Katie To · May 24, 2026 · 25m

Maybe you've watched someone you love slowly disappear, still physically present but no longer recognizing your face. For Dr. Beena John, that person was her mother, a sharp, health-conscious nurse who spent decades caring for others, and whose Alzheimer's diagnosis changed everything about how Dr. Beena practices dentistry. This conversation is about grief, yes, but more than that it's about what happens when a clinician decides to stop treating teeth and start treating people.What You'll Learn in This Episode:How watching her mother's cognitive decline led Dr. Beena to discover the powerful…