Mind Your Mouth: How Oral Health Impacts Brain Function with Dr. Joy Poskozim, DDS
Join us for an enlightening discussion with Dr. Joy Poskozim, DDS, dental director and dementia practitioner, as we explore the surprising connection between oral health and brain health.
Discover the implications of oral bacteria on cognitive functions and learn actionable steps for maintaining both physical and cognitive well-being.
From her pivot in dental practice to her enduring commitment to geriatric and homebound care, Dr. Joy Poskozim, DDS, shares invaluable insights and practical tips for optimal oral hygiene.
Don't miss this essential conversation about how simple dental care can have profound impacts on your brain health.
00:00 Introduction to Dr. Joy Poskozim, DDS
01:10 Unexpected Career Shift
03:06 Oral Health and Brain Health Connection
06:34 Importance of Daily Oral Hygiene
08:57 Oral Health Challenges for Women
15:19 Practical Tips for Oral Care
19:11 Patient Success Story
24:56 Final Thoughts and Recommendations
Resources
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Learn more about Dr. Joy Poskozim’s dental practice on her website
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Explore more resources from Joy on her personal website
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Email Dr. Joy with questions at jvpdent@gmail.com
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Dr. Joy Poskozim DDS FSCD CDP
Nursing Home Dentist/GP Dental practice owner/wife
She is the dental director for several nursing care facilities, educating staff as well as providing care to nursing home residents. She also makes house calls in and around the Chicagoland area. Dr. Poskozim has been in private practice for 25 years, practicing integrative health general dentistry at her office on the northwest side of Chicago, and has been performing dental procedures on the home-bound for over 16 years. In 2017 she earned her Dentistry in Long-Term Care Certificate from the University of the Pacific Dental School, her Fellowship with the Special Care Dental Association Geriatric Council in 2018, and is certified as a Dementia Practitioner as of 2021. Dr. Joy is a 1990 graduate of Marquette University, and New York University College of Dentistry in 1994. She completed a GPR from Woodhull Medical Center in 2000 where she was awarded Resident of the Year.
