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The Mouth Matters: Connecting Oral Health to the Gut and Beyond
Apr 08, 2026
5:30 PM – 8:00 PM MDT
ProEdge Dental Water Labs
10730 E Briarwood Ave Centennial, CO 80112
2 CEU
Course Description
This introductory course reframes oral health as a systems biology conversation. Attendees will explore how the oral microbiome functions as a living ecosystem, how microbial imbalance contributes to systemic inflammation, and why the mouth plays a foundational role in gut and whole-body health.
LEARNING OBJECTIVES
Define the oral microbiome and its role in systemic health
Describe the oral-gut axis and cardiovascular risk
Interpret salivary microbiome data in patient cases
Identify key periodontal pathogens and their complexes
Explain the clinical significance of leaky gums
Discuss Bacillus spore-based probiotic mechanisms
Our Sponsors
Our Speakers
Angelina Geon, RDH, BSDH, HIAOMT
Co-Founder & Clinical Education Director at The Mouth Lab. With a background in biological dental hygiene and oral systemic health, Angelina bridges bacterial science with clinical practice. She develops evidence-based protocols and educates clinicians, teams, and patients on addressing inflammation at its root.
Jazmin Platero, BS
Co-Founder & Research Director at The Mouth Lab. With a background in kinesiology and whole-body wellness, Jazmin bridges clinical dentistry with systemic health. She leads cross-disciplinary research and develops protocols that connect the oral microbiome to gut health, immune balance, and chronic inflammation.
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