Let's Get Oral

This episode continues our Totality of Care series with Dr. Rachelle Beattie, the Lead Scientist at ProBiora Health. This conversation builds upon our oral microbiome episode with David Lin by exploring Rachelle's insights on the role of oral probiotics in personal hygiene and how a better understanding of the oral microbiome is key for addressing oral-systemic health. Dr. Rachelle Beattie is...

Happy Halloween everyone! Are you wondering what to do with all of your leftover Halloween treats? Perhaps you are unsure how these scary, yet yummy sweets may affect your pretty pearls? In this episode (from 2023), we explore the scary myths and truths of whitening pop-ups, which Halloween treats are better or worse for teeth, and when is the best time to brush after eating sweets. Show Notes Whi...

In this episode, we sit down with David Lin, Co-Founder and Chief Science Officer @ Bristle. David has over 10 years of molecular biology, microbiology, genomics, and synthetic biology experience across academia, public health, and industry. He has an extensive background in infectious disease and genomics, which is highlighted by his 11 peer-reviewed publications. To learn more about Bristle and...

This episode continues our Totality of Care series focused on airway health with Dr. Bill Hang, the founder of The OrthO2Health Community . Dr. Hang has committed his career to advancing a paradigm of thinking in orthodontics that rejects traditional retractive techniques in patients of all ages. Through his mentorship programs, Dr. Hang teaches pediatric dentists, orthodontists, and general denti...

Happy Fall everyone! We continue our IDM Totality of Care series by sharing our conversation with Michelle Zoltan and Dr. David Alfi, an innovative jaw surgeon helping to lead the way we treat airway disorders. Dr. David Alfi is a board-certified, dual-degree oral and maxillofacial surgeon who specializes in craniofacial and orthognathic surgery and rehabilitation. Following his residency, Dr. Alf...

Our guest in this episode is Dr. Liviu Steier, a dental specialist who has co-developed several breakthrough technologies in caries detection, prevention, and therapy. Dr. Liviu Steier has been practicing dentistry in Germany for over 40 years. He is a specialist in prosthodontics and endodontics with a host of research and practice experience in the US, Brazil, and Europe.

Don't hold your breath! In this next episode from our Totality of Care series, we pivot to a problem many people don't know they have: airway disorders. We sit down with Sydney and Victor Avis to discuss their battle with a breathing disorder and hear about their journey leading The Airway Revolution Foundation. The Airway Revolution Foundation is a not-for-profit organization that promote...

In this episode, we continue our Totality of Care series with an in-depth conversation with Dr. Joseph Puma, a cardiologist who is the founder and president of Sorin Medical. With over 30 years of clinical experience, Dr. Puma has dedicated his career to treating, diagnosing, and preventing cardiovascular disease, providing personalized care to patients from around the world. This episode is part...

How in tune are you with your heart health? In this week's episode, Dr. Gina Pritchard takes the wheel by continuing our IDM Totality of Care conversation with Dr. Nathan Bryan. Gina is a board-certified Acute Care Nurse Practitioner, specializing in cardiovascular disease prevention and treatment. Dr. Pritchard is on the Board of Directors for The Airway Revolution Foundation and is the Co-Cl...

Happy Summer listeners! In this episode, we sit down with Nathan Bryan, PhD, the Keynote Speaker from IDM's 2024 Totality of Care Symposium. Dr. Bryan is a leader in nitric oxide research with 20 years' worth of seminal contributions to our understanding of nitric oxide biochemistry. This episode is part of a series of conversations we had at the 2024 Totality of Care Symposium in Knoxvill...

Welcome back, listeners! In this episode, we sit down with Dr. Witt Wilkerson, the founder and CEO of the Integrative Dental Medicine Scholar Society (IDM). Dr. Wilkerson lectures worldwide on the subjects of restorative dentistry, dental occlusion, temporomandibular disorders, airway/dental sleep medicine, and integrative dental medicine. This episode is part of a series of conversations we had a...

Happy Earth Day everyone! In the spirit of global health, we did a deep dive into the importance of oral-systemic health with Lora Hooper ! Lora is a multi-faceted oral health therapist who became the first dental hygienist to work for a cardiologist in an oral-systemic practice. She uses her expertise to help patients and clinicians incorporate integrative oral and general health practices into p...

In this episode of Let's Get Oral, Camille and Jonathan interviewed Holly Ganz, PhD, Co-founder and Chief Science Officer of AnimalBiome. Holly is a mission-driven entrepreneur who has harnessed her expertise in microbial ecology to develop one of the largest microbiome databases for companion pets. We talked about what motivated her to launch AnimalBiome , how antibiotic use can disrupt the m...

Shout out to @hubermanlab for making time to cover ORAL HEALTH! On this episode of Let's Get Oral, we react to the latest Huberman Lab podcast that covers the basics of oral health in depth. We also briefly discuss how supporting the oral microbiome is a new aspect of elevating your oral, brain, and metabolic health. Did you listen to the latest Huberman Lab podcast? If so, let us know in the...

Happy Valentine's Day!

We're kicking off 2024 by sharing a fun interview with Dr. Camille Zenobia ( @oralhealthactivist on IG), co-founder of OSSA, and the lovely co-host of Let's Get Oral. Join us to learn more about her life journey before she met Jonathan @ Colgate-Palmolive and what motivated her to launch an oral beauty care company. Check out OSSA Care for their toothpaste and mouth serum products availabl...

The geroscience guru is here! On this episode, Dr. Jonathan An joins the LGO crew to discuss the intersection of oral health and aging, how geroscience is expanding our knowledge of oral inflammation, and so much more. Dr. An is a dental research physician focused on understanding the basic biological mechanisms of aging in oral health and disease. He currently serves as Assistant Professor of Ora...

Are you wondering what to do with all of your leftover Halloween treats? Perhaps you are unsure how these scary, yet yummy sweets may affect your pretty pearls? In this episode, we explore the scary myths and truths of dental cosplay, which treats are better or worse for teeth , and when is the best time to brush. Show Notes: Whitening Popups and state regulations on whitening services The NIDCR r...

Probiotics are living microorganisms that provide health benefits when consumed in adequate amounts. These beneficial bacteria are known to support digestion, enhance immune function, and promote overall well-being. In recent years, probiotics have gained significant popularity, leading to the development of a wide range of products aimed at delivering these beneficial microorganisms to consumers....

There has been a lot of discussion in recent years about the role of the oral microbiome in heart health. Recent studies have indicated that oral bacteria are essential for nitric oxide production. What does this mean? How is this related to heart health? In this episode, we dive deep into the roles nitric oxide (NO) plays in cardiovascular and oral health. We go over the basics of NO biology, the...

In this episode, Camille and Jonathan explore all things oral inflammation! Since the previous episode with Dr. Glogauer touched A LOT on this topic, we want to chat about the how, why, and what to do about oral inflammation. Additional Tidbits: Intermittent fasting and perio health Footballers and oral health Please help us spread the word about Let's Get Oral by letting your family and frien...

We talked with Dr. Glogauer (Michael) about saliva, his new diagnostic!!!!!!!!!!, and the issue of inflammation.  The Questions we had for him: You’re currently working on a chair side device that measures inflammation- What started you on the path to developing this device? What do you think the benefit will be for the providers using this assay? What is the most surprising thing you learned duri...

Camille and Jonathan nerd out over SALIVA. We have a lot of experience to pull from which can be a little gross but a lot of fun! This episode discusses the foundation of salivary biology and where we are at with salivary diagnostics. Please help us spread the word about Let's Get Oral by letting your family and friends know about us! Hit that share button, subscribe if you're not already...

Camille and Jonathan nerd out over taste buds, flavor science, and how our senses impact our oral health! Please help us spread the word about Let's Get Oral by letting your family and friends know about us! Hit that share button, subscribe if you're not already a regular listener, and give us a quick review on Apple Podcasts or wherever you listen to us. Follow us on Instagram and LinkedI...

We deep dive into Dr. Kumar's (recent) past to lay a foundation of discovery for how we now appreciate the oral microbiome as an ecological system. In the early 2000's Dr. Kumar started researching oral bacteria. This was a time of limited understanding of the bacterial community when we were still very hyper-focused on a few 'bad' bacteria. During her early research years the tool...