The Oral Microbiome and Whole-Body Health: Exploring the Hidden Connections

Presented by: Haraldo Magarinos, ND, DDS, & Cathy Eason, MS, FNTP, LMT

Original Publication Date: July 25, 2025

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Course Description:

The oral microbiome is more than just a collection of bacteria in the mouth—it serves as a key regulator of systemic health. This lecture will explore the deep connections between oral microbial balance and overall well-being, highlighting its influence on cardiovascular, immune, and metabolic function. We’ll discuss how disruptions in the oral microbiome contribute to chronic disease and how key mechanisms, including nitric oxide production, inflammation control, and immune modulation, bridge the gap between oral and systemic health. Attendees will comprehensively understand why oral health is essential for maintaining whole-body balance and the practical steps to support it.

Learning Objectives:

1. Understand how the oral microbiome interacts with the immune system, cardiovascular function, and metabolic health.
2. Identify key factors that disrupt oral microbial balance and their systemic consequences.
3. Explore evidence-based strategies to support oral microbiome health, including its role in nitric oxide production and inflammation control.

Practical Applications:

1. Implement oral health practices that promote a balanced microbiome and reduce systemic inflammation.
2. Recognize early signs of oral microbiome dysbiosis and its potential impact on chronic diseases.
3. Integrate microbiome-friendly strategies into patient care to optimize oral and systemic health.

Speaker Bios:

Cathy Eason, MS, BCHN, FNTP, is a board-certified holistic nutritionist and functional therapy practitioner with over 20 years of experience. As a Clinical Educator for Berkeley Life and founder of Open Door Healing, she specializes in nitric oxide's role in health and offers nutrition consulting and mentorship. Cathy focuses on integrating conventional and alternative medicine, providing education and tools for sustainable health solutions.

Conflict of Interest: Berkeley Life consultant

Dr. Haroldo Magarinos is a Chilean dentist specializing in periodontics, oral medicine, and surgical implantology. After a decade in traditional practice and teaching, he became a board-certified naturopathic doctor. His expertise includes integrative biological dental medicine, homeopathy, live blood analysis, peptide therapy, and clinical ozone therapy. A strong advocate for studying the human microbiome, Dr. Haroldo believes that addressing dysbiosis can help prevent and correct chronic diseases. He co-founded Revolution Gut Health, an online platform offering counseling for microbiome-related health issues.

Conflict of Interest: N/A