037 Big Mouth, Bigger Vision: How Dr. Bobbi Peterson Reimagined Oral Health

Some innovations begin in a lab.

Others begin with a question no one else is asking.

For Dr. Bobbi Peterson, that question was simple but revolutionary: Why hasn't oral health technology kept up with what we now know about wellness, equity, and prevention?

In this episode, we sit down with Dr. Bobbi Peterson—renowned orthodontist, inventor, and founder of Big Mouth Toothbrush—to explore the journey behind designing and patenting her own electronic toothbrush, a feat achieved by only a handful of Black women in the medical and dental innovation space.

From her Brooklyn-based practice to national recognition on Shark Tank, Dr. Bobbi shares how expertise, courage, and vision intersected to create a product that blends holistic wellness, advanced dental technology, and community empowerment. Her story isn't just about entrepreneurship—it's about refusing to accept "that's how it's always been done."

Listeners will hear how Dr. Bobbi navigated barriers in healthcare innovation, what it took to move from clinician to inventor, and why representation in medical devices matters—not just for visibility, but for better health outcomes.

This episode is for anyone interested in:

Dental innovation and oral health technology

Black women inventors and founders

Healthcare entrepreneurship

Patents, product development, and Shark Tank stories

Holistic wellness and preventative care