I want to thank all of the great writers in my family, both those that were published and those that had a natural gift that was shared only in private communications: Gordon Nelson, Lynn Nelson, Suzannah Davis, Julie Nelson, Anna Dooley, and Mike Dooley. I want to thank my mentors and teachers along the way, of whom there were many: David Puett, Elois Ann Berlin, Brent Berlin, Luz Graciella Joly, Diane Hartle, Clifton Baile, Andy Bralley, and Richard Lord. Thanks to Stephen Olmstead and Klaire Labs, who started me on this fascinating journey. I am grateful to my stellar dental health team, Dr. Ken Hutchinson and dental hygienist Vickie Schwartz, who helped tremendously in my research. Thanks to my beautiful daughter, Aubrey, who put up with my absences while I wrote. And thanks to the love of my life, Jay Prescott, who supported my decision to write this book and helped make it possible in all of the little ways.