Join Dr. Doug Thompson for a look at the many ways oral conditions affect the overall health of our bodies. Each episode brings perspective on the more than 50 documented systemic diseases related to oral conditions, with advice rooted in Dr. Thompson’s lifelong experience in wellness dentistry and periodontal medicine. You’ll learn the warning signs, plus preventative measures you can use to keep both your mouth and you healthy. It’s all part of “The Dr. Douglas G. Thompson Show” on 760 WJR.
Join Dr. Doug Thompson for a look at the many ways oral conditions affect the overall health of our bodies. Each episode brings perspective on the more than 50 documented systemic diseases related to oral conditions, with advice rooted in Dr. Thompson’s lifelong experience in wellness dentistry and periodontal medicine. You’ll learn the warning signs, plus preventative measures you can use to keep both your mouth and you healthy. It’s all part of “The Dr. Douglas G. Thompson Show” on 760 WJR.
DR. DOUGLAS G. THOMPSON
Dr. Thompson began his dental career at age 18, working as an in-house laboratory technician. He graduated from University of Michigan School of Dentistry in 1996 and then completed a one-year hospital-based VA residency in 1997. He then bought an established private practice in Bloomfield Hills, Michigan, and continues to practice there today under the practice name, Integrative Oral Medicine.
Dr. Thompson has completed hundreds of hours of continuing education at the Kois Center in Seattle, Washington, directed by Dr. John Kois. In 2015, he was offered and accepted a faculty position teaching about Personalized Periodontal Medicine. In 2016, he added the Wellness Dentistry topic to his teaching role.
In addition to his dental training, Dr. Thompson completed a Fellowship in Anti-Aging and Regenerative Medicine through the American Academy of Anti-Aging, Regenerative, and Functional Medicine. He has published professionally, and in 2015, Dr. Thompson founded the Wellness Dentistry Network, a community of dentists with a keen awareness of how oral conditions affect whole body health.
In 2020, he founded HomeDentalExam.com, an online service providing in-home salivary diagnostic testing options with virtual consultations to assist people with oral healthcare through an online platform.
DR. DOUGLAS G. THOMPSON
Dr. Thompson began his dental career at age 18, working as an in-house laboratory technician. He graduated from University of Michigan School of Dentistry in 1996 and then completed a one-year hospital-based VA residency in 1997. He then bought an established private practice in Bloomfield Hills, Michigan, and continues to practice there today under the practice name, Integrative Oral Medicine.
Dr. Thompson has completed hundreds of hours of continuing education at the Kois Center in Seattle, Washington, directed by Dr. John Kois. In 2015, he was offered and accepted a faculty position teaching about Personalized Periodontal Medicine. In 2016, he added the Wellness Dentistry topic to his teaching role.
In addition to his dental training, Dr. Thompson completed a Fellowship in Anti-Aging and Regenerative Medicine through the American Academy of Anti-Aging, Regenerative, and Functional Medicine. He has published professionally, and in 2015, Dr. Thompson founded the Wellness Dentistry Network, a community of dentists with a keen awareness of how oral conditions affect whole body health.
In 2020, he founded HomeDentalExam.com, an online service providing in-home salivary diagnostic testing options with virtual consultations to assist people with oral healthcare through an online platform.
DR. CHELSEA WATKINS
Dr. Watkins grew up in Bloomfield Hills and is a long-time patient of Dr. Thompson’s practice. Growing up in the practice, she developed a passion for dentistry at a young age and looked to Dr. Thompson as a mentor. She spent many summers and breaks from school, job shadowing in the practice. Upon graduating from Lahser High School, she was accepted into an accelerated seven-year dental program at the University of Detroit Mercy, where she earned her Bachelor of Arts Degree in Chemistry and her Doctorate of Dental Surgery.
Throughout her education, Dr. Watkins was constantly looking for ways to enrich her educational experience. She made contributions to university research projects on genetics and sterilization, and was inducted into the National Jesuit Honors Society, Alpha Sigma Nu. Her involvement in the American Student Dental Association and Delta Sigma Delta, in addition to her academic success, granted her scholarships from these organizations.
Working as a student dentist in Detroit, Dr. Watkins has had the opportunity to work in diverse clinical environments throughout Michigan. She also was selected to participate in a mission trip for the past two years to Guatemala, where she provided free dental care to the underserved population of Chichicastenango.
Dr. Watkins is excited to be back in Bloomfield Hills serving the community in which she grew up. Her goal is to develop exceptional relationships with her patients. She strives to make patients feel safe, comfortable, and well cared for. Dr. Watkins looks forward to continuing her education and working alongside her mentor Dr. Thompson, Dr. Shah, and the rest of the staff of Integrative Oral Medicine.
DR. CHELSEA WATKINS
Dr. Watkins grew up in Bloomfield Hills and is a long-time patient of Dr. Thompson’s practice. Growing up in the practice, she developed a passion for dentistry at a young age and looked to Dr. Thompson as a mentor. She spent many summers and breaks from school, job shadowing in the practice. Upon graduating from Lahser High School, she was accepted into an accelerated seven-year dental program at the University of Detroit Mercy, where she earned her Bachelor of Arts Degree in Chemistry and her Doctorate of Dental Surgery.
Throughout her education, Dr. Watkins was constantly looking for ways to enrich her educational experience. She made contributions to university research projects on genetics and sterilization, and was inducted into the National Jesuit Honors Society, Alpha Sigma Nu. Her involvement in the American Student Dental Association and Delta Sigma Delta, in addition to her academic success, granted her scholarships from these organizations.
Working as a student dentist in Detroit, Dr. Watkins has had the opportunity to work in diverse clinical environments throughout Michigan. She also was selected to participate in a mission trip for the past two years to Guatemala, where she provided free dental care to the underserved population of Chichicastenango.
Dr. Watkins is excited to be back in Bloomfield Hills serving the community in which she grew up. Her goal is to develop exceptional relationships with her patients. She strives to make patients feel safe, comfortable, and well cared for. Dr. Watkins looks forward to continuing her education and working alongside her mentor Dr. Thompson, Dr. Shah, and the rest of the staff of Integrative Oral Medicine.
