Entries by Dr. Matthew Standridge

This Country Needs a Better Diet, Not More Dentists

This Country Needs a Better Diet, Not More Dentists Make no mistake; dental caries (aka cavities) are a disease. It is a degenerative disease of the teeth caused by bacteria. The 2000 Surgeon General’s report on “Oral Health in America” identified tooth decay as the most common chronic disease of children in the U.S. Dental […]

New Focus for 2019: Dentistry, Diet, and Total Health

New Focus for 2019: Dentistry, Diet, and Total Health Hello gang! Dr. Matthew Standridge here, aka the Ketodontist. This video is me announcing a new direction that we’ll be implementing at our office here in Yates Center, KS. For the past few years, I’ve grown in my knowledge of health, fitness, growth and development, holistic […]

Understanding How Cavities Connect to The Modern Diet

Understanding How Cavities Connect to The Modern Diet Cavities are the most common disease among today’s youth, yet diet is a topic often neglected in dental offices. Everyone knows that sugar is bad for their teeth, but this in-depth explanation shows exactly how the modern diet is driving the dental disease. How Does Your Diet […]