October 1, 2026

From Teeth to Toes: The Oral-Systemic Connection | Humpday Happy Hour™ with the Sanders Sisters

What do your teeth and your toes have in common? More than you might think. 🦷🦶 This week on Humpday Happy Hour™, we’re joined by the dynamic sister duo Dr. Elizabeth Sanders and Katrina Sanders, RDH, also known as The Sanders Sisters, for a conversation that bridges dentistry and medicine from head to toe. With backgrounds in podiatric surgery and dental hygiene, Elizabeth and Katrina bring a unique perspective to the oral-systemic connection and the opportunities for greater collaboration between dentistry and medicine. We’ll dive into: 🦷 The connection between oral health and systemic health 🦶 How oral health can impact overall health, including foot health 🤝 Opportunities for dentists and medical professionals to collaborate 🩺 Why a multidisciplinary approach matters for patient care 🔬 The role of periodontal disease in systemic health 💡 What dentists and podiatrists can learn from each other Dr. Elizabeth Sanders is a double-board certified Podiatric Foot and Ankle Surgeon and Assistant Professor of Surgery at Boston University School of Medicine, with expertise in limb salvage, trauma, reconstruction, and integrated medical care. Katrina M. Sanders is a nationally recognized clinical dental hygienist, author, educator, and founder of Sanders Board Preparatory. Known as The Dental WINEgenist™, she is a passionate advocate for periodontal-systemic care, clinical excellence, and empowered hygiene. Together, they co-host the podcast Floss & Flip Flops, where they tackle healthcare from “teeth to toes” with evidence-based conversations from the op to the OR. 📅 Wednesday, September 30, 2026 ⏰ 8:00 p.m. ET 📍 Humpday Happy Hour™