The oral-gut connection.
A new development program for dentists who want to understand the oral-gut microbiome connection and apply it confidently within their scope of practice.
20%
Increased risk of cardiovascular disease associated with periodontitis and linked with gut microbiome alterations*
1.08 x
relative risk for colorectal cancers, associated with oral microbiome alterations*
0.51%
Reduction in HbA1c over 3 months, treating periodontal conditions, also mediated via gut microbiome pathways.*
100%
Satisfaction Guaranteed or Your Money Back
The mouth is the beginning of the gut.
Most dental education stops there
Oral health and gut health have traditionally been treated as separate systems.
But the science now tells a very different story. The oral microbiome, periodontal disease, systemic inflammation and gut dysbiosis are intricately connected. These systems are talking to each other constantly.
Your patients' overall health outcomes may depend on whether you understand that conversation.
Why this, now?
Patients are increasingly asking about gut health, inflammation, and whole-body wellbeing.
Most dentists haven’t been trained to confidently respond to these conversations, yet they directly influence treatment decisions and outcomes.
This program is designed to bridge that gap, before it becomes expected knowledge.
This is designed for dentists who:
- Are curious about the growing body of research linking oral and gut health
- Want to understand how the microbiome affects their patients beyond the mouth
- Are looking for an evidence-based professional development that genuinely expands their clinical thinking
- Want to have more informed conversations with patients about whole-body health
About Dr Angela Genoni
Gut Science was Founded in 2023 to provide more evidence-based awareness and training in the area of the gut-microbiome, for both the general public and health professionals.
Angela is a registered Nutritionist, with a First-Class Honours (Public Health, 2014) and a PhD (Nutrition & Gut Microbiome, 2018. Angela has significant experience across academia and industry, but her true passion is research translation, and taking the science from the lab to real life.
Gut Science is proudly independent from all industry influence and provides expertise and guidance only.
This program combines foundational gut microbiome science with targeted oral-gut content developed specifically for dental professionals. All content is evidence-based and designed to be applied within your existing scope of practice.
Upon completion you will receive a statement of attainment which may be used toward your CPD requirements.
Founding member access - limited to 20 dentists
For a limited time, the first 20 dentists to join will receive full access to the programme at our founding member price of $249 AUD.
What this allows you to do in practice:
- Confidently explain the oral–gut–systemic link to patients
- Improve treatment acceptance through better patient understanding
- Navigate conversations around gut health, inflammation, and antibiotics
- Position your clinic within a whole-body health model (without adding consult time)
Includes:
- Four dedicated sessions (listen/watch on demand) exploring the oral microbiome, the gut microbiome, intersection between the microbial communities, links with disease and health, the importance of the oral microbiome for nitric oxide production.
- A private 30-minute implementation and feedback review session with Dr Angela Genoni
- A statement of attainment for CPD upon completion (5 hours)
- Lifetime access to content
- Input into the final programme before public launch
- Access to our consumer facing gut microbiome training
- Patient leaflets / toilet posters
Full launch price: $749 AUD
Not sure if it is the right fit? Contact me directly for a discussion.
References: Xuan et al., 2020 (https://doi.org/10.1111/idh.12483), Larvin et al., 2020 (https://doi: 10.1002/cre2.336), Wu et al., 2025 (doi: 10.1111/odi.15260)