Oral Solutions for Nitric Oxide Restoration: Part Two
Presented by: Rachaele Carver, DMD, NMD, AIAOMT, IABDM, CHC
Original Presentation Date: February 7, 2023
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Course Description:
This course explores the pivotal role of nitric oxide (NO) in various physiological processes, emphasizing its significance in oral health. Nitric oxide is crucial in blood vessel dilation, immune response modulation, and neurotransmission, directly impacting oral well-being. By exploring dietary interventions, oral supplements, oral hygiene practices, cardiovascular exercise, sunlight exposure, and antioxidant-rich diets, participants will comprehend the pathways involved in NO production and its impact on oral health. The course empowers individuals to evaluate and implement lifestyle strategies that promote NO restoration, fostering an understanding of the interconnectedness between these strategies and their collective influence on oral health and systemic well-being.
Learning Objectives:
- Develop a comprehensive understanding of the physiological pathways associated with nitric oxide production and its multifaceted role in maintaining oral health.
- Analyze the influence of nitric oxide on vascular function, immune responses, and inflammation within the oral cavity.
- Examine and assess dietary patterns emphasizing nitric oxide restoration, focusing on nitrate-rich foods and supplements. Interpret the impact of these dietary choices on nitric oxide levels and their implications for oral health and overall well-being.
- Explore and apply lifestyle strategies like regular exercise, sunlight exposure, and antioxidant-rich diets that positively influence nitric oxide production.
- Comprehend the interrelationships among these lifestyle factors and their collective effects on oral health and systemic well-being.
Speaker Bio:
Dr. Rachaele Carver, a 2003 graduate of UCONN School of Dental Medicine with a DMD degree and a subsequent General Practice Residency in Milwaukee, WI, established her practice in the Berkshires of Massachusetts after three years in private practice in Boston, MA. In 2016, she earned her health coaching certificate from the Institute for Integrative Nutrition. She became a board-certified Naturopathic and Biologic Dentist from the American College of Integrative Medicine and Dentistry in January 2020. Certified in SMART and PROTECT for amalgam filling removal and ozone therapy and accredited by IAOMT in 2022, she's also a certified Biologic Dentist through IABDM. Dr. Carver integrates conventional dentistry with nutrition science, energy medicine, homeopathy, PEMF, lasers, and red light therapies to prevent invasive dentistry and heal oral diseases. Her national lectures aim to educate practitioners and the public on understanding disease root causes and achieving vibrant health.