The Oral-Systemic Connection

Periodontal disease touches nearly every part of whole-body health.In this episode of Let’s Talk Oral Health by GUM ®, hosts Rachel Chau, DDS and Martijn Verhulst, PhD (Sunstar) sit down with a household name in the world of periodontology, Professor Emeritus Bruno Loos. Together, they dive into the fascinating and irrefutable intersection of oral health and systemic diseases. The conversation also explores emerging insights on inflammation, immune fitness, and how trends like Ozempic and artificial intelligence may reshape the future of periodontal care.