Naturopathic Webinar 72
The Mouth-Body Connection: A Missing Root Cause in America’s Chronic Health Crisis
TUESDAY, November 10th | 6:30 - 8:30 pm
with Dr. Ben Javid, DDS D,ASBA
2 CEs* | 2 CEs for CA LAc (pending)
*approved by CNDA
Presented by: Dr. Ben Javid, DDS D,ASBA
PRESENTATION DESCRIPTION
The mouth is more than the gateway to the digestive tract—it can be an overlooked source of inflammation, toxic burden, disrupted airway function, and barriers to healing throughout the body. In this presentation, Dr. Ben Javid explores the mouth-body connection through the lens of biological dentistry, including the potential systemic impact of root canals, cavitations, metal restorations, and obstructive sleep apnea. Attendees will learn how identifying and addressing these upstream contributors may support patients struggling with chronic inflammation, fatigue, immune dysfunction, and other complex health concerns. Dr. Javid will also highlight the role of nutrition, detoxification support, airway optimization, and restorative therapies in creating an environment that supports the body’s innate capacity to heal. The presentation ultimately makes the case for a more collaborative model of care—one in which biological dentists and integrative practitioners work together to move healthcare beyond symptom management and toward true prevention, root-cause medicine, and long-term vitality.
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● Explain the foundational principles of biological dentistry and its role in evaluating the relationship between oral and systemic health.
● Identify three major sources of oral toxic burden and potential disruption of meridian pathways that may contribute to chronic inflammation and impaired healing.
● Recognize common signs of airway dysfunction and obstructive sleep apnea and understand their potential impact on overall health, energy, cognition, and chronic disease.
● Describe opportunities for collaboration between biological dentists, naturopathic doctors, and other integrative healthcare practitioners to improve patient outcomes.
● Apply a root-cause, prevention-focused framework that moves beyond symptom management toward a more comprehensive model of health, healing, and long-term vitality.
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Dr. Ben, co-founder of Smilebody, earned a Bachelor of Science in Physiological Science from the University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA), where he developed a lifelong passion for anatomy, physiology, and the sciences. His commitment to advancing health, vitality, nutrition, longevity, and biologically based care laid the foundation for his career in Biological Dentistry.
He went on to earn his Doctor of Dental Surgery degree with honors from the University of the Pacific Arthur A. Dugoni School of Dentistry in San Francisco in 2002. Since then, Dr. Ben has remained dedicated to continuing education and providing patients with the latest evidence-based, holistic treatment options.
Dr. Ben has been recognized by the Consumers' Research Council of America as one of America's Top Dentists every year since 2007 and was named one of Los Angeles Magazine's Top Dentists in 2021. He is also a Diplomate of the American Board of Dental Sleep Medicine.
Together with his partner, Dr. Shawn Javid, Dr. Ben is among the few Biological Dentists serving the Los Angeles area and the only Biological Dentists practicing in Valencia, California through Smilebody.
Category 1 TM Credits | CE Provider #805 | 310 670 8100 | **This course is pending approval by The California Acupuncture Board for 2 hours of continuing education *Refunds not available
🗓 Tuesday, November 10th, 2026 | 6:30 - 8:30pm
👩🎓 2 CEs for CA NDs | 2 CEs for CA LAc (pending)
👉 $85 member | $105 non-member
👉 Non CE: $45 member | $55 non-member
