Want to learn about “permanent lifestyle change” in a way that resonates withevery one of a patient’s 110 trillion cells? Evaluate an avalanche of evidencedemonstrating the connection between patients’ mouths with modern lifestylehabits: lack of sleep (saps their discipline), shift work (after four night-shifts bloodsugar is elevated), poorly managed stress (shows up in every cell of their body),overeating (high fat and processed food boosts inflammation) and sedentaryliving (did you know “Sitting is the New Smoking?”). Patients appreciate thedental health professional who sees the bigger picture and truly understands therelationship between the body, mind and mouth. Set yourself apart from the packand develop a value added practice.