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 practice.

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We are also delighted to announce that LGO will be joining the Integrative Dental Medicine Scholar Society at the 2024 Totality of Care Symposium in Knoxville! Over the coming days and weeks, we will continue to share more news on symposium speakers and educational topics related to oral-systemic health.

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 microbiome of our pets, and how we as pet parents can keep our furkid's teeth healthy.

After launching a highly successful Kickstarter campaign in 2015, Holly has been instrumental in the development of microbiome products and genomic databases that have helped thousands of pet parents address the gut and oral health issues their furry pets may be dealing with through microbiome science.

Some Highlights:

• AnimalBiome has analyzed fecal samples from at least 35 different species of pets including horses, pigs, rodents, birds, and more!
• Humans and pets can share microbes!
• Unlike dogs, cats cannot taste sweetness due to the lack of sugar-sensing taste buds. (Li, Xia, et al. "Cats Lack a Sweet Taste Receptor." The Journal of Nutrition)

Links from this episode:

• List of Holly's research articles that explore the environmental biology of Bacillus anthracis, how different diets influence the gut microbiome of pets, and more.
• More information on DoggyBiome™ and KittyBiome™ gut + oral health test kits.
• To learn more about your pet poo can tell you more about their help, check out their free Fecal Image Scan.

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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 comments what stood out to you.

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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 available now!

• Instagram: ossacare
• LinkedIn: Os Salutem

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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 Oral Health Sciences and Faculty in the Healthy Aging and Longevity Institute at the University of Washington School of Dentistry.

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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:

1. Whitening Popups and state regulations on whitening services
2. The NIDCR reports that adults 20-64 have an average of 25.5 teeth!
3. 2.2% of US adults have NO teeth
4. Best Types of Treats for Teeth = chocolate, sugar-free, and nut candies
5. Moderate evidence shows e-brushes are more effective at removing plaque
6. However, e-brushes are also more likely to abrade dentin

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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.

In this episode, Camille and Jonathan further explore the existing research, safety, and consumer landscape of oral probiotics. Below are some notes we refer to throughout this episode:

• Lactobacillus salivarius tablets (Nishihara et al 2014) have shown the ability to reduce the risk of tooth decay.
• Clinical study w/ inactivated Lactobacillus plantarum L137 capsules showed probiotics can reduce pocket depth in patients undergoing supportive periodontal therapy (Iwasaki et al 2016).
• L. rhamnosus GG + Bifidobacterium lactis BB12 lozenges were evaluated for anti-gingival and biofilm effects in healthy adolescents (Alanizi et al 2018).
• L. reuteri 2x chewing gum reduced OLT scores after two weeks of use (Yoo et al 2019) and L. salivarius probiotics helped control bad breath and related factors (Suzuki et al 2014).

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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 role of the oral microbiome in NO production, and how the disruption of this relationship can impact our health.

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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

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