In this episode of The Aligned Hygienist, I sit down with Heather Kenney, a Registered Dental Hygienist with nearly 20 years of experience across general practice, DSOs, periodontology, and holistic dentistry. As an HIAOMT-certified practitioner and oral health coach with Bristol Health, Heather is passionate about bridging traditional dental care with integrative health approaches.

Her work focuses on the oral microbiome, salivary diagnostics, and the oral-systemic connection, helping patients and dental teams take a comprehensive, root-cause approach to care.

🚀 In This Episode, We Cover:

✅ Heather’s journey from traditional hygiene to holistic and integrative dentistry

✅ Why salivary diagnostics are key to understanding oral and systemic health

✅ How the oral microbiome impacts overall wellness and disease prevention

✅ The connection between airway health, myofunctional therapy, and dentistry

✅ Tips for dental professionals to prioritize whole-body wellness in patient care

💡 If you’re interested in the future of dentistry, functional health, and how to integrate a more holistic approach into your practice, this episode is for you!

About Heather: Heather Kenney is a Registered Dental Hygienist with nearly 20 years of experience in general practice, DSOs, periodontology, and holistic dentistry. As an HIAOMT-certified practitioner and Oral Health Coach with Bristle Health, she bridges traditional care with integrative approaches, focusing on the oral microbiome, salivary diagnostics, and the oral-systemic connection. Heather empowers patients and dental teams to prioritize prevention, address root causes, and deliver comprehensive care. Her mission to “put the head back on the body” drives her passion for redefining health through collaboration and education.

Connect with Heather & Bristle Health:

🔗 Bristol Health Website

🔗 Follow Heather on Instagram

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Looking forward to helping you align your passion with your well-being!

Be well,
Caitlin