What if case acceptance didn't feel like "selling" at all?

In this first episode of 2026, Dr. Len Tau sits down with Dr. Camesia Matthews to explore a powerful new way to help patients truly understand—and say yes to—their treatment plans.

Dr. Matthews introduces her Dental Fitness Method, a five-pillar framework that connects oral health to whole-body wellness. By reframing dentistry through prevention, posture, protection, presentation, and psychology, she shows how dentists can increase patient buy-in, reduce resistance, and empower patients to take ownership of their health—without feeling pushy or sales-driven.

This conversation is a must-listen for any dentist looking to improve case acceptance through clarity, education, and trust.

• Why patients reject treatment when they don't understand the why behind it

• How the Dental Fitness Method reframes dentistry as whole-body healthcare

• The five pillars that help patients make sense of complex treatment plans

• How education eliminates objections and builds long-term trust

• Why mindset and psychology are the foundation of case acceptance

• How wellness-based communication leads to more confident, informed "yes" decisions

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00:43 Episode Introduction & Welcome to 2026

02:48 Meet Dr. Camesia Matthews

04:30 Education, Frameworks, and Patient Buy-In

05:35 The Five Pillars of the Dental Fitness Method

08:17 Why Patients Need a Unified Oral-Health Message

10:28 What Happens When Patients Don't Understand the "Why"

12:45 Sports Dentistry, Inflammation, and Whole-Body Health

14:58 Real Case Example: Transforming Confidence Through Dental Fitness

18:40 The Future of Dentistry as Healthcare

20:32 Removing the Pressure of "Selling" Dentistry

24:10 Handling the Informed "No"

26:44 Following Up Without Losing Patients

28:46 The Dental Fitness Advantage Book

29:40 Lightning Round Q&A

35:15 How to Connect with Dr. Camesia Matthews

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Connect with Dr. Camesia

• Instagram: @drcamesiaamatthews

• Book: The Dental Fitness Advantage (available on Amazon & Shopify)

• Learn more & connect: DentalFitnessPillars.com/educate

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