Ep. 346: Could your spit predict CANCER? Testing & Warning Signs with an Oral Microbiome Expert!
From The Curious Introvert by Meredith Hackwith Edwards
June 1, 2026 · 45 min · Season 1 · Episode 346
About this episode
Dr. Staci Whitman discusses the implications of oral health on overall health, including cancer prediction through saliva tests.
Could your mouthwash be causing high blood pressure? Can your spit predict cancer? Dr. Staci Whitman is a Functional Dentist board-certified in pediatrics with additional certifications in functional medicine, integrative and naturopathic dentistry. In this episode, she unpacks why common dental complaints like cavities & bleeding gums shouldn’t be interpreted as normal, which at-home saliva tests can help you predict genetic diseases, the difference between functional, holi...
People in this episode
Host: Meredith Hackwith Edwards
Guest: Dr. Staci Whitman
Topics covered
- oral microbiome
- cancer prediction
- functional dentistry
- saliva tests
- dental health
Keywords
- cancer
- saliva tests
- oral microbiome
- functional dentistry
- dental health
Mentioned in this episode
Organizations: Functional Dentist, functional medicine, integrative and naturopathic dentistry
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