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Bleeding Gums, Alzheimer's & Mercury Fillings: The Truth About Your Dental Health — with Carol Wells
Dental hygienist Carol Wells explains biological dentistry and the oral-systemic connection: why bleeding gums can signal diabetes or heart disease, how oral bacteria and inflammation reach the whole body, and her cautions on root canals, mercury amalgam fillings, and fluoride — a case for treating the mouth as part of overall health.
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Neil Silvert is the host and co-creator of Your Grey Matters. With over 50 years of community service experience, Neil began his career in Jewish communal service after graduating from the Jewish Federation Practicum Program in 1983, and has since worn many hats — fundraiser, venture capitalist, and mortgage broker — bringing decades of real-world expertise to every conversation.
Based in Hamilton, Ontario, Neil's warmth, curiosity, and conversational skill make him a natural interviewer. He draws out authentic stories from politicians, entrepreneurs, doctors, legal experts, and community leaders — from Canadian politics and policy to health, business, and the human-interest stories shaping the country.