How We Lost Our Healthy Gums – and Our Healthy Hearts

Prehistoric humans never brushed their teeth, yet they did not suffer from periodontitis. The Industrial Revolution quietly transformed our diet and, with it, the composition of the oral microbiome. Gums are not merely the structures that support our teeth; they also serve as an important gateway to the bloodstream. This lecture explores these connections and offers practical steps that can be taken today to support both oral and overall health.