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Podcast: The Healthy Mouth Movement Podcast
Episode: Disease Prevention Begins in the Mouth and the Gut
Description: As a dentist with over 35 years of experience, I have seen firsthand the connections between oral health and overall well-being. The oral-systemic link, which suggests that the earliest signs of disease can be found in the mouth, is often overlooked by most doctors and remains a foreign concept to many people. In this podcast episode, I will share my personal experiences observing the mouth-body connection and the importance of considering the mouth, nose, gut, saliva, pH, and microbiome in a routine dental exam. We will also discuss the oral cavity as a breeding ground for microorganisms and the links between...