The Oral Microbiome's Role in Gut & Hormone Health
The DUTCH Podcast
Chapters
0:00
Podcast Intro
3:45
Connections Between Hormone and Oral Health
8:13
Challenges in Integrating Oral Health into Dentistry
11:36
The Importance of Oral Microbiome Testing
16:23
Oral Microbiome's Role in Systemic Health
20:32
Hormonal Changes and Oral Health
24:19
Menopause and Its Effects on Oral Health
29:42
The Impact of Mouth Breathing on Health
34:41
The Evolution of Oral Health and Diet
40:24
DUTCH Test Report Updates!
41:36
Evolution and it's Effects on Oral Health
45:28
Hydration and Salivary Health
46:39
The Importance of Flossing
49:22
Dr. Whitman's Tips for a Healthy Oral Microbiome
53:14
The Dangers of Alcohol-Based Mouthwashes
55:42
The Differences in Toothpaste
58:30
The Whitening Trend and Its Consequences
1:04:24
Wrapping Up!
The DUTCH Podcast
The Oral Microbiome's Role in Gut & Hormone Health
Oct 21, 2025
Episode 126
DUTCH Test
In this episode, Dr. Staci Whitman discusses the critical connection between oral health and hormone health, emphasizing the importance of the oral microbiome in systemic health and fertility.
This discussion also covers:
- The need for more awareness and testing of the oral microbiome
- How hormonal changes throughout life, including puberty, pregnancy, and menopause, impact oral health and microbiome balance
- How mouth breathing can lead to various health issues, including dental decay and systemic diseases
- The bidirectional relationship between hormones and oral health and how proactive measures to maintain optimal oral hygiene can affect hormones
- The intricate relationship between diet, hydration, and oral health
Show Notes:
Check out the Bristle and Viome oral health tests mentioned in this episode.
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