In this episode of the HealthspanMD Podcast, Dr. Robert Todd Hurst, MD, FACC, FASE sits down with Dr. Du Mond to explore a critically overlooked driver of cardiovascular disease, brain health decline, and chronic inflammation: the mouth. They dive into the powerful connection between oral pathogens and systemic inflammation, the role of red complex bacteria in heart disease and Alzheimer’s risk, how saliva testing can uncover hidden inflammatory triggers, and why simply brushing and flossing may not be enough. If you’ve optimized your diet, exercise, and labs but your inflammatory markers like HSCRP or Lp-PLA2 remain elevated, this conversation may uncover the missing link.
About the Guest Dr. Du Mond is a dentist with advanced expertise in oral systemic disease, pathogen testing, laser dentistry, ozone therapy, and immune-informed treatment planning. She approaches oral health not as a cosmetic issue, but as a foundational pillar of longevity, cardiovascular prevention, metabolic health, and neuroprotection. By combining CBCT imaging, salivary pathogen testing, and immune profiling, she helps identify hidden sources of inflammation that traditional dentistry often overlooks.
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00:00 – What proactive, personalized prevention really means
00:37 – Why oral health is a major driver of heart, brain, and metabolic disease
02:00 – The study linking periodontal disease and cardiovascular events
04:30 – How dentistry evolved into systemic inflammation care
07:30 – Inflammation explained: protective vs. destructive
10:00 – Root cause vs. band aid treatment of inflammation
12:10 – Which lab markers matter: HSCRP, Lp-PLA2, myeloperoxidase
15:00 – The role of CBCT imaging in detecting hidden oral infections
17:00 – Why direct-to-consumer lab testing needs expert interpretation
18:30 – Dr. Du Mond’s personal inflammation discovery
21:30 – Who should consider advanced oral pathogen testing
23:50 – Oral microbiome vs. gut microbiome connection
26:00 – Why one size fits all health advice fails
30:40 – Why symptoms appear after tissue destruction begins
33:00 – Advanced dental tools beyond standard cleanings
35:30 – What red complex bacteria are and why they matter
37:40 – Oral health and longevity optimization
41:00 – Insurance limitations vs. preventive care
46:00 – How to work with Dr. Du Mond
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