Let's Talk Oral Health

Let’s Talk Oral Health is an expert-led podcast series for oral health professionals, providing the latest research insights in dental health. Bringing together global experts, the podcast explores how oral health shapes systemic well-being through discussions on topics such as the oral microbiome, periodontal medicine, and prevention.

Let's Talk Oral Health is a health podcast hosted by GUM ®, with 13 episodes on record and a Required Pod Score of 80.

GUM ® hosts Let's Talk Oral Health, a health show with 13 episodes published.

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  Episode #5

  The Periodontal Ligament: Biology, Disease, and Regeneration

  Aug 31, 202647 minS2

  In this episode of Let's Talk Oral Health, hosts Martijn and Rachel connect with Professor Satoru Yamada, DDS, PhD, from Tohoku University Graduate School of Dentistry, a leading researcher in periodontology and periodontal tissue regeneration. Prof. Yamada unpacks the science behind PDL homeostasis, explains what happens when inflammation disrupts this balance, and explores how understanding the PDL can sharpen clinical decision-making for dentists and dental hygienists alike.

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  Episode #4

  Is Killing Bacteria the Wrong Way? The Future of Oral Microbiome Modulation

  May 21, 20261h 5mS2

  <p>In this episode of Let's Talk Oral Health, hosts Martijn Verhulst and Rachel Chau sit down with Professor Wim Teughels, a leading researcher in oral microbiology from KU Leuven. Together, they explore a major shift in dentistry: moving away from the broad elimination of bacteria toward the "stewardship" of a healthy, resilient human oral microbiome.</p>

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  Episode #3

  Conveying the Importance of Prevention

  Apr 30, 202646 minS2

  <p>Join hosts Dr. Rachel Chau and Dr. Martijn Verhulst as they welcome award-winning dental hygienist, educator, and creator Britt Glauz (@BrushwithBritt) to discuss the evolving role of hygienists in patient education, prevention, and whole-body health.<br/><br/>Recorded at Sunstar Americas in Chicago, this episode explores why dental hygienists are uniquely positioned to bridge the gap between oral health and systemic wellness and what needs to change to make prevention truly accessible.</p>

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  Episode #2

  Lifestyle Medicine and Oral-Systemic Health

  Apr 9, 20261h 14mS2

  <p>Dr. Crystal Marruganti explores multimorbidity — the overlap of periodontal disease with conditions like diabetes, cardiovascular disease, and mental health disorders — and how lifestyle and behavior shape outcomes. Learn how to translate this perspective into everyday decision-making, from risk assessment to treatment planning and patient coaching.</p>

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  Episode #1

  The Oral-Systemic Connection

  Mar 19, 20261h 4mS2

  <p>Periodontal disease touches nearly every part of whole-body health.<br/><br/>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.</p>

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