In our latest episode of Inside the Practice, we sat down with Dr. Nathan Bryan — world-renowned biochemist, nitric oxide researcher, and a fearless disruptor in medicine and dentistry.

What he shared will make you rethink your role as a dental professional:

“Dentists are the most important people in healthcare today. They can either cure chronic disease — or contribute to it.”
The science? Solid. The implications? Huge.

Bryan breaks down exactly how poor oral care — and the very products we’ve been told are "safe" — are fueling inflammation, neurodegeneration, and even cardiovascular risk.

Here’s what we uncovered:

Oral health is the gateway to systemic health.
It all starts with nitric oxide. When the oral microbiome is disrupted (by fluoride, mouthwash, or heavy metals), nitric oxide production plummets — and blood pressure, inflammation, and disease risk skyrocket.

Common dental products are harming patients.
Fluoride is an oxidant. Mouthwash kills the good bacteria that produce nitric oxide. The result? Elevated blood pressure, cognitive decline, and a suppressed immune system.

The solution lies in purpose-driven practices.
Dentists who understand physiology — not just procedures — can actually prevent disease.
This shift isn’t just ethical. It’s a growth strategy.

Restorative physiology > prescription drugs.
According to Bryan, nearly every chronic illness comes down to this: your body is missing something it needs or it's overwhelmed with toxins. Remove the toxins. Replenish what’s missing. The body heals.

Even better?

Dr. Bryan is launching a microbiome-friendly oral care line that supports nitric oxide production and helps normalize blood pressure — naturally.
“We're not here to manage disease. We're here to optimize health.”

This is the episode every dentist needs to hear.
Because if you're only focused on teeth, you're missing the real opportunity: to protect lives.

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