Finding Genius Podcast

Vitality Made Simple Dr. Debbie Ozment On Stress-Free Health & Lasting Energy

Nov 8, 2025
Dr. Debbie Ozment, a dentist and wellness coach, shares her expertise in preventing chronic diseases through oral health. She discusses how vitamin D can impact gum health and the link between oral microbiome imbalances and systemic inflammation. Dr. Ozment highlights the importance of periodontal maintenance for improving overall health markers and reveals dental signs that hint at issues like sleep apnea and diabetes. Emphasizing a prevention-oriented approach, she encourages patients to seek out holistic dental care for lasting vitality.
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ANECDOTE

Vitamin D Changed A Patient's Gum Health

  • A longtime patient stopped having gum inflammation after starting weekly vitamin D injections.
  • That observation led Dr. Debbie Ozment to research vitamin D and oral health and pursue functional medicine training.
INSIGHT

Bleeding Gums Indicate Systemic Risk

  • Bleeding gums signal oral dysbiosis and systemic inflammation, not just local problems.
  • Oral bacteria-driven inflammation can affect vascular health and contribute to heart attacks and strokes.
ADVICE

Get A Full Periodontal Exam Regularly

  • Get a comprehensive periodontal exam measuring six sites per tooth and watch for pockets deeper than 3 mm.
  • Treat any bleeding as abnormal and address it promptly with your dentist.
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