The Whole Health Podcast
With Kelly J. Blodgett DMD, NMD, IBDM & Megan Barnett MS, CNS
Biohealth | Holistic Advice| Integrative Medicine
Welcome to your future, where you have the power to take charge of your health and feel whole again!
Dr. Kelly Blodgett and Megan Barnett, M.S., are committed to raising the bar of care for the next generation of biological dentists and integrative health professionals. Join us as Dr. Blodgett and co-host Megan Barnett (Functional Nutritionist) speak to industry professionals, body health experts, holistic practitioners, dental leaders, and integrative health authorities as they investigate all that relates to whole human health.
Kelly J. Blodgett, DMD, NMD, IBDM (Founder of Blodgett Dental Care and B.E.S.T. Coaching) is a pioneer in whole-body healthcare. His unique perspectives on human health stem from his background in psychology and as a dentist board-certified in Naturopathic Medical Dentistry and Integrative Biological Dental Medicine. His humanistic approach to health acknowledges the feelings and emotions associated with our health experience.
Megan Barnett, MS, CNS (Owner of BioLounge and founder of Florasophy) is a health educator, business owner, and leader in functional medicine nutrition. Often called the “Sherlock Holmes of Health” due to her investigative nature and unwillingness to accept that anyone should live in a state of discomfort or illness, she works with patients to identify what’s at the root of their health problems and then designs individualized, science-based approaches to help alleviate symptoms and help the body heal.
Join us for a journey into the world of health. We are your guides through the latest trends, innovations, and insights.
Disclaimer: The information provided in this podcast is for informational purposes only and is not intended as medical advice. It is not a substitute for professional medical evaluation, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek the advice of your physician or other qualified health provider with any questions you may have regarding a medical condition. Never disregard professional medical advice or delay seeking it because of something you have heard on this podcast.
The Whole Health Podcast
DNA ConneXions: Advanced Testing for Lyme and Oral Health – Ep 23
In this episode of The Whole Health Podcast, co-hosts Dr. Kelly Blodgett, DMD, NMD, IBDM, and Megan Barnett, MS, CNS, sit down with Dr. Leslie Douglas, Laboratory Director at DNA ConneXions.
About Dr. Leslie Douglas:
Dr. Douglas has been the Principal Investigator and Laboratory Director of DNA ConneXions, as well as the Laboratory Manager of BioComp Labs, two CliA Certified specialty labs located in Colorado Springs, Colorado.
DNA ConneXions focuses on bacterial, viral, fungal, and parasitic molecular-based detection assays, where Dr. Douglas’ main focus has been on the research and development of PCR-based assays focusing on oral microbes and Lyme Disease. BioComp Labs performs a high complexity serum biocompatibility assay to determine an individuals overall reactivity levels in response to dental materials.
Topics Discussed:
-What DNA Connexions does: species-specific PCR testing of the oral microbiome (88-organism panel) using samples like bone, extracted teeth, cavitations, implants, Super Floss, and saliva—plus at-home kits.
-PCR 101 vs. antibody tests: how PCR detects microbial DNA (targeted primers, thermal cycling), why results indicate current presence, and why urine is a useful sample site for Lyme detection.
-Oral–systemic links & clinical implications: microbes in root canals/cavitations, potential systemic dissemination, Lyme and co-infections (e.g., Bartonella, Babesia), and how results inform targeted therapies and care plans.
DNA ConneXions Website:https://dnaconnexions.com/
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https://www.blodgettdentalcare.com/
About The Whole Health Podcast:
Hosted by Dr. Kelly J. Blodgett, DMD, NMD, IBDM, and Megan Barnett, MS, CNS, this podcast is dedicated to advancing biological dentistry and integrative health. Join Kelly and Megan as they dive deep with experts and leaders across various disciplines to explore the connections between oral health, nutrition, and holistic human wellness.