Dental professionals spend their days taking care of everyone else — but who is taking care of the person behind the chair?

In this episode of Gums & Gossip, Hope Loyd, RDH, talks with Dr. John Besharse, PT, DPT, CSCS, founder of The Dental Physical Therapist, about the physical demands of dentistry and what they can mean for our bodies and careers.

Hope met John at AADH, and they continue the conversation about dental ergonomics, posture, neck and shoulder pain, back pain, repetitive strain, injury prevention, strength, movement, and career longevity.

They talk about the aches and pains dental professionals often consider “just part of the job” — and why paying attention to what your body is telling you matters.

In this episode:

• Dental ergonomics and the operatory

• Common musculoskeletal challenges in dentistry

• Neck, shoulder, and back pain

• Repetitive movements and strain

• Strength and posture

• Injury prevention

• Career longevity

• Taking better care of the body behind the chair

If you’re a dentist, dental hygienist, dental assistant, or dental professional, this conversation is for you.

Because taking care of your patients shouldn’t mean forgetting about yourself.

Every smile shares a story.

🎙️ Hosted by Hope Loyd, RDH

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Learn more about Dr. John Besharse and The Dental Physical Therapist:

https://www.thedentalphysicaltherapist.com/

What if the person sitting next to you is struggling—and nobody knows?

This episode of Gums & Gossip™ goes beyond the dental chair and into a conversation about mental wellness, burnout, trauma and suicide prevention.

Hope sits down with Sherri Lukes to talk about the human side of dentistry—and why sometimes the most important thing we can do isn’t fix, teach or diagnose. It’s notice, ask and listen.

We talk about mental health in dentistry, the mouth-mind connection, professional burnout, dental fear, generational attitudes toward emotional pain, and how to recognize when someone may need support.

And we ask the question:

“What do you say when someone tells you they’re not okay?”

This is a conversation for dental professionals, patients, leaders, educators—and anyone who cares about another human being.

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💬 Start the conversation.

❤️ Share it with someone who needs to hear it.

Content note: This episode discusses suicide and mental health. If you or someone you know is experiencing a mental health or suicide crisis in the U.S., call or text 988.

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🎙️ GUMS & GOSSIP PODCAST | SEASON 8

Behind the Pocket: Yvette’s Story — Part 1

What happens when the person behind the white coat has a story of her own?

In Part 1 of “Behind the Pocket,” Hope sits down with Dr. Yvette Carrillo for an honest, heartfelt conversation that goes far beyond periodontics.

Hope first connected with Yvette on Instagram, and what started as a social media connection turned into a meaningful conversation about dentistry, resilience, women’s health, and the experiences that shape who we become.

In this episode, Yvette opens up about:

🦷 Her journey through periodontal school

💔 Experiencing trauma during her professional journey

🌱 Finding resilience and learning to move forward

🌸 Navigating early menopause and women’s health

💬 Why healthcare professionals need to talk about the things we often keep behind closed doors

❤️ Turning difficult experiences into purpose

✨ The lessons she wishes she could share with her younger self

This isn’t just a conversation about teeth and gums.

It’s about the human being behind the professional title.

Because sometimes the strongest people in the room are carrying stories you know nothing about.

And as Hope always says…

Every smile shares a story.

👉 Subscribe to Gums & Gossip and turn on notifications so you don’t miss Part 2, where we talk about Yvette’s work with The Perio Pocket, her role as founder of Scrubs & Scalpels, leadership, community, and her vision for the future of women in dentistry.

🎧 Gums & Gossip Podcast — Season 8: From Fear to Freedom

Hosted by Hope Loyd, RDH, BSDH

💗 Come for the gossip. Stay for the story. Leave with a little more hope.

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