Speaker: Kami Hoss, DDS, MS
Title:  TBA

Location: The Integrative Insights Room

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Speaker: Kami Hoss, DDS, MS
Title: “The Oral Care Product Revolution: What Every Dentist and Hygienist Must Know"

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Synopsis:

Most dental professionals receive little to no training on oral care products, despite their daily use by every patient. This lecture reveals why many conventional and “natural” options may be ineffective or harmful and empowers clinicians to better evaluate product safety, efficacy, and age-appropriateness. Attendees will go beyond the outdated fluoride vs. non-fluoride debate to explore overlooked factors like pH, formulation quality, and oral microbiome. Topics will include prebiotics, probiotics, and both micro and nano hydroxyapatite, providing a new framework for recommending products that truly support oral and systemic health across every age and stage.

Learning Objectives:

1. Uncover the surprising gaps and misinformation surrounding professional education on oral care products.
2. Learn how product design (including delivery format and formulation) affects safety and compliance across life stages.
3. Bust 10 of the most common myths surrounding oral care products—including those labeled “natural,” or “kids.”

Practical Applications for Dentists & Hygienists:

1. Audit your current patient recommendations and replace outdated or potentially harmful product guidance.
2. Help patients select oral care products based on evidence, and not just marketing claims or ingredient fads.
3. Improve clinical outcomes and patient satisfaction by aligning daily routines with modern science and individualized care needs.

Speaker: Kami Hoss, DDS, MS

Title: “The Mouth-Body Longevity Connection."

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Synopsis:

The mouth is more than a gateway—it’s a command center for systemic health and longevity. This session explores how oral inflammation, oxidative stress, and microbial imbalance can fuel disease, accelerate aging, and reduce lifespan. Dr. Kami Hoss will reveal how common oral care products (both conventional and “natural”) can disrupt protective biological pathways, damage the oral microbiome, and contribute to conditions like cardiovascular disease, cognitive impairment, and even cancer. You’ll learn what to look for, what to avoid, and how to help patients adopt oral care routines that support not just a healthier mouth, but a longer, healthier life.

Learning Objectives:

1. Explore the mechanisms by which oral inflammation and ROS contribute to endothelial damage, immune dysfunction, and aging.
2. Understand how oral care habits and product ingredients can influence epigenetics, chronic disease risk, and lifespan.
3. Learn how oral health influences every stage of life—from pregnancy and childhood development to chronic disease, quality of life, and longevity.

Practical Applications for Dentists & Hygienists:

1. Translate emerging oral-systemic research into actionable patient guidance that elevates your role in whole-body wellness.
2. Counsel patients on how their oral care routines may be contributing to—or protecting against—systemic inflammation.
3. Become a trusted partner in longevity-focused care by helping patients optimize their oral environment to support total health.

Speaker: Kami Hoss, DDS, MS

Original Publication Date: April 9, 2025

Title: "The Mouth-Body Connection in Kids: Pediatric Oral Care for Lifelong Health"

Learning Objectives:

Upon completion of this activity, participants should be better able to:

1. 1. Understand how early oral care influences systemic health outcomes across a child’s lifespan, including impacts on immunity, growth, and chronic disease risk.
   2. Learn to spot early warning signs of oral-systemic dysfunction—such as mouth breathing, malocclusion, or inflammation—that may signal broader health concerns.
   3. Gain insight into how microbial balance in the mouth relates to neurological, digestive, and immune system development in children.

Practical Applications:

Here are three ways you can apply this to your practice tomorrow:

1. 1. Begin asking simple but effective screening questions about mouth breathing, sleep quality, and brushing habits to uncover possible airway or dental concerns.

1. 1. Develop referral relationships with pediatric dentists and myofunctional therapists to co-manage conditions like mouth breathing or early orthodontic issues.

1. 1. Provide anticipatory guidance to caregivers on the importance of early dental visits, proper oral hygiene, and nutrition to support a healthy oral and systemic foundation.

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Speaker: Liz Lundry, RDH, ASDH, RDHMP
Title:  TBA

Location: The Integrative Insights Room

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Speaker: Laura Walls, MS, CCC-SLP
Title:  TBA

Location: The Integrative Insights Room

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Speaker: Laura Walls, MS, CCC-SLP

Original Publication Date: May 16, 2025

Title: "The Role of Nasal Resistance in Orofacial Development, Airway, Voice, and Sleep."

Learning Objectives:

By the end of this lecture, participants will be able to:

1. Understand the importance of nasal obstruction as it relates to treatment, and the Impact of nasal obstruction on airway function, voice, and facial development 
2. The role of different postural types on the airway and how posture impacts airway function and flow creates resistance. 
3. Explore different data-driven assessments for airway health and how to collect and interpret clinical data related to airway function.

Practical Applications:

1. Apply nasal breathing assessments during routine exams to identify patients at risk for airway dysfunction.
2. Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to design integrated treatment plans that address structural and functional contributors to nasal resistance.
3. Interpret objective diagnostic data to guide personalized interventions for patients with impaired nasal airflow or sleep-disordered breathing.

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Amy L. Doneen, DNP, co-founded the Bale/Doneen Method and the Heart Attack & Stroke Prevention Center. She is a principal instructor in the Bale/Doneen Method, training other medical, dental, and healthcare providers across the country. She is the owner and medical director of the sought-after private clinical practice in Spokane, Washington, The Heart Attack & Stroke Prevention Center, which serves patients from all over the world.  Dr. Doneen is one of the nation's leading specialists in preventing heart attacks, stroke, and diabetes. She is co-author of the bestselling book Beat The Heart Attack Gene.

Her Lecture at Annual Session 2025 in Dallas:

Date:  Friday, September 12, 2025

Time: 8:15 AM - 9:30 AM (Keynote Speaker)

Location: the Core Connection Main Ballroom

Title:  "The Oral Systemic Connection: Oxidative Stress."

Synopsis of Lecture: 

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AGD Code: 010 (Basic Sciences)

Core Curriculum Category:  Brain Health

Conflict of Interest: 

Connected to the BaleDoneen Method

Past AAOSH Lectures from Dr. Doneen:

• Enhance and Save Lives By Offering the Cure for Arterial Disease: Dentistry Saves Lives
  
• Optimal Cardiovascular Prevention - The Oral/Systemic Connection
• Women and Cardiovascular Disease

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Speaker: Amy Doneen, DNP
Title: "The Critical Role of Oral Health to Prevent Heart Attacks, Strokes, Memory Loss and Microvascular Disease"
Previously Known As: “The BaleDoneen Method - The Critical Role of Oral Health in CVD Prevention."

Synopsis:
High-risk periodontal pathogens are causative of arterial disease development.  The definition of periodontal disease must include high-risk oral pathogens to ensure the opportunity to mitigate the number one cause of death and disability – heart attacks and strokes.  

Through the lens of oxidative stress and arterial disease development, we will discuss the atherogenic triad and the vital impact of dental hygienists and dentists as key members of the healthcare team. 

Learning Objectives:

• Review the root causes of arterial disease – both micro and macrovascular disease.
• Appreciate the importance of identifying the role of high-risk periodontal pathogens and the importance of clinical laboratory testing in dentistry.
• Address a path of communication between medicine and dentistry for the ultimate benefit of the systemic health of the patient.  

Practical Applications:

• Incorporate salivary diagnostic testing into routine dental assessments to identify high-risk periodontal pathogens.
• Begin collaborating with medical providers by sharing oral pathogen results to support systemic risk evaluation and treatment planning.
• Use patient education to connect oral infections with cardiovascular risk, reinforcing the importance of periodontal care as part of total health management.

Speaker Bio:
Amy L. Doneen, DNP, co-founded the Bale/Doneen Method and the Heart Attack & Stroke Prevention Center. She is a principal instructor in the Bale/Doneen Method, training medical, dental, and healthcare providers across the country. Dr. Doneen is also an Advisory Council Member of the American Academy for Oral Systemic Health (AAOSH).

She is the owner and medical director of the renowned private clinical practice in Spokane, Washington—The Heart Attack & Stroke Prevention Center—which serves patients from around the world. One of the nation's leading specialists in the prevention of heart attacks, strokes, and diabetes, Dr. Doneen is also the co-author of the bestselling book Beat The Heart Attack Gene.

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🧠💬 Got questions about nitric oxide, the microbiome, and whole-body health?
Join us for a FREE Ask Me Anything with Berkeley Life on Wednesday, August 13, 2025, at 12 PM CST!

AAOSH Executive Director Violet Crabb  will be joined by Cathy Eason, MS, FNTP, LMT for a candid conversation about everything Berkeley Life—and beyond. Whether you’re new to nitric oxide or already integrating it into your care plans, this is your chance to get real-time answers from the experts.

✅ Bring your notes
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✅ Learn how Berkeley Life can help you and your patients take control of their microbiome and systemic health

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Speakers: Haraldo Magarinos, ND, DDS, & Cathy Eason, MS, FNTP, LMT
Title: “The Oral Microbiome and Whole-Body Health: Exploring the Hidden Connections."

Synopsis:

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:

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

Practical Applications:

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

Speaker Bios:

Dr. Haroldo Magarinos is a Chilean dentist with expertise in periodontics, oral medicine, and surgical implantology.  After a decade of conventional practice and university teaching, he followed his passion and became a board-certified naturopathic doctor. Additionally, he has expertise in integrative biological dental medicine, homeopathy, live blood analysis, peptide therapy, and advanced clinical ozone therapy. Dr. Haroldo has long been a strong advocate of the study of the human microbiome, with the conviction that treating patients with dysbiosis can prevent and even correct many prevalent forms of chronic disease. Using his knowledge and experience in this field, he has been able to improve the lives of hundreds of people who wanted a deeper understanding and management of the underlying causes of their health problems. He is the co-founder and clinical director of Revolution Gut Health, an online platform that provides counseling services to anyone interested in learning about and improving microbiome-related health conditions.

Cathy Eason, MS, BCHN, FNTP, is a board-certified holistic nutritionist, functional nutritional therapy practitioner, and experienced educator with over two decades in integrative health. As a Clinical Educator for Berkeley Life, she specializes in the critical role of nitric oxide in cardiovascular, metabolic, and systemic health, bringing cutting-edge research to healthcare professionals.

Cathy is also the founder of Open Door Healing, where she provides functional nutrition consulting, mentorship, and wellness education to both practitioners and the public. Her expertise spans a wide range of disciplines, including nutritional therapy, movement therapies, and holistic lifestyle interventions, all aimed at optimizing patient health.

With a passion for bridging the gap between conventional and integrative medicine, Cathy has developed and led educational programs, mentored practitioners, and contributed to the advancement of functional nutrition as a key component of whole-body wellness. She is committed to empowering healthcare professionals with the knowledge and tools to create sustainable, evidence-based health solutions.

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Speaker: Gus Vickery, MD

Original Publication Date: April 16, 2025

Title: "Measurable Protocols for a Foundation of Total Health"

Learning Objectives:

Upon completion of this activity, participants should be better able to:

1. Correlate symptom presentation with system performance using real patient cases to identify underlying dysfunctions.
2. Identify critical biomarkers, including Nitric Oxide, that can be easily measured in-office or through laboratory testing to assess patient health.
3. Develop a structured, evidence-based approach to integrating Nitric Oxide optimization and supportive protocols into clinical practice for improved patient outcomes.
   

Practical Applications:

1. Implement simple, measurable protocols to assess and address Nitric Oxide deficiencies in patients experiencing metabolic, cardiovascular, and cognitive concerns.
2. Utilize targeted supplementation and lifestyle interventions to improve endothelial function, circulation, and overall systemic health.
3. Educate clinical staff on practical tools and techniques to support patient compliance and long-term health optimization strategies.

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Speaker: Cathy Eason, MS, FNTP, LMT

Original Publication Date: March 28, 2025

Title: "From Blood Flow to Air Flow and Beyond: Optimize Oral & Systemic Health with Nitric Oxide"

Learning Objectives:

• Understand the Foundational Importance of the 'Miracle Molecule’ Nitric Oxide (NO) to Oral & Systemic Dysfunction and Chronic Disease Care
• Gain clarity on the many roles of NO in the regulation of nearly every body system
• Become equipped with clinical tools to assess and address NO dysregulation
• Review the latest gold-standard clinical research on the use of supplemental dietary nitrates for improving cardiometabolic health and more

Practical Applications:

• Dietary nitrate supplementation and dietary recommendations for balancing and diversifying the oral microbiome.
• The use of dietary nitrates and nutrient cofactors for improving blood flow, enhancing delivery of oxygen and nutrients to body tissues, inflammation reduction, immune system regulation, and support for optimizing metabolic functions.
• Functional testing of NO production capacity to support patient goals for reducing oxidative stress and improving endothelial tissue function.
• Providing diet and lifestyle recommendations in accordance with credentials in support of patient success in restoring optimal NO levels.

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Dr. DeWitt “Witt” Wilkerson is a nationally recognized leader in integrative dental medicine and a Past President of the American Academy for Oral Systemic Health (AAOSH). He joined Dr. Peter Dawson’s private practice in 1982 and continues to serve as a partner, gaining invaluable clinical experience within a renowned interdisciplinary setting.

Dr. Wilkerson lectures extensively on restorative dentistry, dental occlusion, temporomandibular disorders, airway/dental sleep medicine, and oral-systemic health. He serves as a Senior Faculty Member and Director of Dental Medicine with the Dawson Academy and is also a Past President of the American Equilibration Society (AES). His academic contributions include roles as Adjunct Professor of Graduate Studies at the University of Florida College of Dentistry and former Associate Faculty and Special Lecturer at the L.D. Pankey Institute.

He is the author of The Shift: The Dramatic Movement Toward Health-Centered Dentistry, a powerful call to action for clinicians to embrace whole-body health in their practices.

Lora Hooper, BSDH, RDH, EFDA, is an oral-systemic health leader with over 28 years of clinical experience in dental hygiene. A graduate of The Ohio State University, Lora is the Vice President and Clinical Director of the Integrative Dental Medicine Scholar Society (IDMSS) and a certified Preceptor of the Bale Doneen Method. She is known for her pioneering work in salivary diagnostics, having overseen more than 10,000 tests and personally treated over 3,000 cases.

In 2017, Lora became the first dental hygienist in the U.S. to work alongside a cardiologist in an oral-systemic practice. Today, she serves as a care coordinator at the Prevent Clinic with Dr. Gina Pritchard, bringing her expertise in cellular-level disease prevention and patient care integration to the forefront. A sought-after speaker, podcast guest, and workshop coach, Lora is dedicated to helping dental professionals shift from symptom management to true disease reversal. She is also affectionately known as the “Biohacker of the Oral Microbiome.”

Their Lecture at Annual Session 2025 in Dallas:

Date:  Friday, September 12, 2025

Time: 9:35 AM - 10:50 AM 

Location: the Core Connection Main Ballroom

Title:  "3 Keys to Oral-Systemic Health or Disease: AAOSH's Golden Opportunity!"

Synopsis of Lecture: 

Research is now pointing toward a critical relationship between 3 key factors of oral-systemic health or disease... 1) BREATHING, 2) BACTERIA & 3) BLOOD. Healthy nasal breathing and oxygenation promote a healthy, predominantly aerobic, commensal oral microbiome. Pathologic mouth breathing and sleep desaturations promote the proliferation of anaerobic,  pathogenic oral microbiome and vascular oxidative stress. When pathogenic bacteria create oral infections and inflammation, we observe “leaky gums and teeth”. Oral pathogens spread into the bloodstream, arterial walls, and organs throughout the body, creating chronic systemic inflammation. AAOSH is where we learn to screen, test, and treat these 3 central factors of health or disease.  In this session, we will explore our golden opportunity together!

Learning Objectives:

1. Introduce the concept of Airway—> Pathogens —> Plaques
2. Learn how to screen and test using High Resolution Pulse Oximetry(HRPO) & Salivary Diagnostics
3. Understand the concept of ‘Leaky Syndrome”
   

Practical Applications:

1. Each attendee will understand the detrimental effects of disordered breathing and sleep on oral-
   systemic health.
2. Each attendee will be challenged to begin using HRPO and Salivary Diagnostics in their practices
3. Each attendee will understand the systemic risks of Leaky Syndrome

AGD Code: 130 (Electives)

Core Curriculum Category:  Success for the Oral Systemic Practice

Past AAOSH Lectures from Dr. Wilkerson:

• Staying Healthy in a Viral World: Dentistry's Role as Gatekeepers of Systemic Inflammation
  
• The Integration Checklist: Does Your Office Have One?
• The Critical Relationship Between Bite & Breathing

Past AAOSH Lectures from Lora:

• Best Practices in the New Era of Hygiene
• Mini-Lesson Six: Perio & Peptides: Healing and Sealing Leaky Junctions for Optimal Cellular Health (Hot Topics 2022)

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