In this episode of The Whole Health Podcast, Dr. Kelly J. Blodgett and Megan Barnett, MS, CNS, explore emerging research connecting oral microbes and chronic inflammation to breast cancer risk and progression. Together, they unpack how bacteria associated with gum disease, root canal-treated teeth, and cavitations may translocate throughout the body, contribute to systemic inflammation, and potentially influence disease outcomes. The conversation highlights the growing importance of biological dentistry, oral microbiome testing, and proactive strategies for reducing inflammatory risk factors through a more integrative lens of health.

Topics Discussed:

• The Connection Between Oral Bacteria & Breast Cancer
How emerging research on Fusobacterium nucleatum is reshaping our understanding of oral health, inflammation, and breast cancer progression.

• Gum Disease, Root Canals & Microbial Translocation
Why chronic oral infections and inflamed gum tissue may allow bacteria to move through the bloodstream and impact other areas of the body.

• Biological Dentistry & Proactive Risk Reduction
How oral microbiome testing, oxygen-based therapies, cavitation awareness, and integrative dental approaches may help reduce systemic inflammation and support long-term wellness.

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About The Whole Health Podcast:
Hosted by Dr. Kelly J. Blodgett, DMD, NMD, IBDM, and Megan Barnett, MS, CNS, this podcast is dedicated to advancing biological dentistry and integrative health. Join Kelly and Megan as they dive deep with experts and leaders across various disciplines to explore the connections between oral health, nutrition, and holistic human wellness.