Episodes 32
Avg. Duration 47m
Activity Declining
Apple Rating 5.0 (2)
Since Jul 2025
Latest Episode Feb 2026

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Schedule
Weekly
Format
Episodic
Consistency
100%
Hosting
feeds.captivate.fm

About This Podcast

The Dental Formulator’s Playbook is where science meets strategy in the world of oral health innovation. Hosted by Dr. Rob Karlinsey, a seasoned dental researcher and independent formulator, this podcast is your behind-the-scenes pass to what really goes into creating cutting-edge dental products. Whether you're a dentist, a dental brand, or just someone curious about how toothpaste, rinses, and other oral care products are developed, you'll find practical insights and real-world takeaways in every episode. Dr. Karlinsey keeps it straightforward and engaging—no fluff, just clear, thoughtful explanations based on years of experience in the lab and the industry. This show is all about helping dental professionals and product developers think differently, make better decisions, and stay ahead of the curve. If you care about science, results, and doing things the right way, you're in the right place.

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32: Natural Does Not Mean Consistent - Why Propolis Source Chemistry and Extraction Change Outcomes with Dr. Rob Karlinsey and Tami

Feb 23, 2026 48m

What if bee propolis has struggled in oral care not because it does not work, but because formulation and variability change the outcome?In this episode of Dental Formulator’s Playbook, Dr. Rob and…

31: What Do Hops Have to Do with Toothpaste - The Brewing Science Behind a Surprising Oral Care Innovation with Dr. Rob Karlinsey and Tami

Feb 16, 2026 47m

What if one of the most promising antimicrobial ingredients for toothpaste came from the same plant used to preserve beer?In this episode of Dental Formulator’s Playbook, Dr. Rob Karlinsey and…

30: Citric Acid Is Not What You Think - How Form Concentration and Context Change Everything with Dr. Rob Karlinsey and Tami

Feb 09, 2026 47m

What if citric acid is not inherently good or bad, but misunderstood because formulation context is rarely explained?In this episode of Dental Formulator’s Playbook, Dr. Rob and co-host Tami take a…

29: Healthy Drinks Can Still Harm Teeth - The Hidden Acid and Timing Factors Dentistry Misses with Dr. Rob Karlinsey and Tami

Feb 02, 2026 52m

What if some of your most “healthy” choices for gut health are quietly eroding your teeth?In this episode of Dental Formulator’s Playbook, Dr. Rob and co-host Tami build on Episodes 26 and 27 to…

28: Published Does Not Mean Proven - The Shocking Truth About Scientific Corrections with Dr. Rob Karlinsey

Jan 26, 2026 44m

What if some of the research shaping everyday products is quietly flawed, and the system designed to correct it often chooses not to?In this episode of Dental Formulator’s Playbook, Dr. Rob and…

27: It’s Not Just the pH - The Shocking Way Acid Type Changes Enamel Damage with Dr. Rob Karlinsey

Jan 19, 2026 41m

What if the real risk to your enamel isn’t just how acidic a drink is, but the specific acids hidden inside it that change how your teeth dissolve?In this episode of Dental Formulator’s Playbook, Dr.…

26: Not All Acids Are Equal - The Shocking Reason Oranges Damage Teeth More Than Apples with Dr. Rob Karlinsey

Jan 12, 2026 38m

What if the real danger to your teeth isn’t that fruit is acidic, but that different fruit acids strip enamel in very different ways most people never learn about?In this episode of Dental…

25: Read the Label, Not the Hype - The Real Science Behind Enzymatic Dog Toothpaste with Dr. Rob Karlinsey

Jan 05, 2026 44m

What happens when a best-selling pet oral care product is examined ingredient by ingredient instead of through marketing claims?In this episode of Dental Formulator’s Playbook, Dr. Rob and Tami take…

24: Vitamin D Won’t Save Your Teeth – The Shocking Truth About Cavities and Oral Health with Dr. Rob Karlinsey

Dec 29, 2025 38m

What if vitamin D supports your oral health in powerful ways, but not in the cavity preventing role social media claims it does?In this episode of Dental Formulator’s Playbook, Dr. Rob and Tami take…

23: Brushing at the Wrong Time? – The Hidden Reason Enamel Keeps Getting Weaker with Dr. Rob Karlinsey

Dec 22, 2025 34m

What if the most important protection for your teeth isn’t in your toothpaste at all, but in the salivary proteins you may be unknowingly stripping away every day?In this episode, Dr. Rob and Tami…

22: The Whitening Breakthrough No One Saw Coming – The Shocking Science Behind Electric Charge Toothpaste with Dr. Rob Karlinsey

Dec 15, 2025 42m

What if you could whiten your teeth without peroxide at all, simply by brushing with a material that creates its own electric charge?What if whitening your teeth didn’t require peroxide at all, but…

21: Your Toothpaste Might Be Working Against You – The Surprising Science Behind Sensitivity and Tartar with Dr. Rob Karlinsey

Dec 08, 2025 45m

What if the real reason your toothpaste works great or fails completely has nothing to do with marketing and everything to do with your saliva, your habits, and your unique oral chemistry?In this…

20: Think Fluoride Is Simple? Think Again – The Hidden Chemistry That Decides What Actually Works with Dr. Rob Karlinsey

Dec 01, 2025 47m

What if the fluoride in your toothpaste is not all the same, and the form you choose could change how well it works?In this episode of Dental Formulator’s Playbook, Dr. Rob and co host Tami break…

Is This the Next Big Enamel Breakthrough? – The Shocking Truth About Wool Peptides with Dr. Rob Karlinsey

Nov 24, 2025 56m

What if the next big breakthrough in enamel repair isn’t a synthetic chemical at all, but peptides pulled straight from sheep’s wool?Are we on the brink of a breakthrough in enamel repair or just…

18: Do Your Oral-Care Claims Hold Up — or Are You One NAD Challenge Away from Disaster?

Nov 17, 2025 42m

Are your oral-care product claims truly backed by science, or just one regulatory challenge away from collapse?In this episode of Dental Formulator’s Playbook, Dr. Robert L. Karlinsey and co-host…

17: Niacinamide Whitening or Label Confusion? BodyAccel’s Oral Care Line Under the Microscope

Nov 10, 2025 1h 9m

Is “natural” always better—and what exactly is niacinamide doing in your toothpaste?In this episode of Dental Formulator’s Playbook, Dr. Robert L. Karlinsey and co-host Tami take a critical look at…

16: The Next Frontier in Oral Care – Aging, Microbiomes & Circadian Rhythms with Dr. Rob & Tami

Nov 03, 2025 25m

What happens when top minds in oral biology come together for a deep dive into learning, gum health, and the microbiome?In this episode of Dental Formulator’s Playbook, Dr. Robert L. Karlinsey and…

15: Mouthwash Showdown – Which Formula Actually Kills Bad Breath? (TheraBreath vs. SmartMouth)

Oct 27, 2025 51m

Is your mouthwash truly neutralizing odor-causing compounds—or just giving bad breath a minty disguise?In this deep-dive episode of Dental Formulator’s Playbook, Dr. Robert L. Karlinsey and co-host…

14: Why Your Breath Still Smells: The Real Science of Halitosis with Dr. Rob & Tami

Oct 20, 2025 42m

Do you brush and floss every day yet still struggle with bad breath that just won’t go away?In this revealing episode of Dental Formulator’s Playbook, Dr. Robert L. Karlinsey and co-host Tami explore…

13: Mouthwash Exposed – The Shocking Science Behind What You’re Actually Rinsing With!

Oct 13, 2025 1h 24m

Do you really know what’s in your mouthwash—or are marketing claims rinsing away the truth?In this episode of Dental Formulator’s Playbook, Dr. Robert L. Karlinsey and co-host Tami conduct a “formula…

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How many episodes does Dental Formulator's Playbook have?

Dental Formulator's Playbook has published 32 episodes since July 2025, covering topics in Business, Chemistry.

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Dental Formulator's Playbook is currently declining with new episodes weekly. Average episode length is 47m.

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