Health Starts in the Mouth: Dr. Debbie Ozment on Oral Diagnostics

Dr. Debbie Ozment reveals how oral pathogens and bleeding gums can spark inflammation, disease, and even infertility—and how to heal from the mouth down.----In this episode of The Lifestyle Medicine Podcast, I talk with Dr. Debbie Ozment about the powerful connection between oral health and overall wellness. She explains how the oral microbiome impacts inflammation, autoimmunity, and even fertility—and why bleeding gums are never “normal.” We explore oral DNA testing, the mouth-gut connection, and simple daily practices that can transform health from the inside out.----Dr. Debbie Ozment has been a private-practice dentist since 1985. A graduate of Oklahoma University College of Dentistry, she served as adjunct faculty there for seven years. Dr. Ozment completed a Master's degree in Metabolic and Nutritional Medicine from the University of South Florida Morsani College of Medicine and is a Diplomat with the American Academy of Anti-Aging Medicine. Trained at Mayo Clinic, she is a Nationally Board Certified Health and Wellness Coach.She is the host of Vitality Made Simple, a weekly podcast committed to sharing practical, understandable, and fun strategies to enhance your Vitality and Healthspan. Dr. Ozment is committed to early diagnosis and intervention of periodontal disease to positively affect not only the mouth but the entire body.----Connect with Dr. Debbie OzmentWebsite: https://drdebbieozment.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/drdebbieozment/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@drdebbieozment/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/drdebbieozment ----This podcast is brought to you by Access Medical LabsClaim 10% off your first invoice here: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://lp.accessmedlab.com/getstarted⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠----Connect with Dr. Ivan RusilkoInstagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/drivanrusilko/?hl=en⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠LinkedIn: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.linkedin.com/in/ivanrusilko/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠----DISCLAIMER: The content herein is for educational and entertainment purposes only, containing opinions of the participants, and is not a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Consult with a qualified healthcare professional for specific questions or concerns and dial 911 in case of a medical emergency. Never delay seeking nor disregard medical advice because of information shared herein.Please be aware that different healthcare providers may have varying approaches to lab testing and interpretation. The selection of specific tests, methodologies, and treatment recommendations can differ based on the provider’s training, experience, and the individual needs of the patient. Providers should always use their best clinical judgment when making decisions for patient care.MUSIC CREDITSIntro & Outro MusicSong: “Exciting” by HitsLabLicensed via: Envato ElementsLicense Code: FRDG5LAYC2Item URL: ⁠⁠https://elements.envato.com/exciting-CN8759T⁠⁠License Certificate: ⁠⁠https://drive.google.com/file/d/1alXX0Hc-ltCX8I3diCH9NfZmKSlgwQjJ/view?usp=sharing⁠⁠Envato Support: ⁠⁠https://help.elements.envato.com/hc/en-us/requests/new⁠⁠Song: “5 Please Don't Go”Artist: Alex MakeMusicVerification Link: ⁠⁠https://www.shazam.com/song/1714682478/5-please-dont-go⁠⁠Note: This track shows differing artist listings across platforms, and we are addressing this with licensing partners.----Produced by DrTalks: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://drtalks.com/podcast/⁠⁠