Holistic Dentistry
04 Oct 2025
Keynote Theatre
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Learning Content
Dr James Goolnik explores how holistic dentistry integrates functional nutrition, sleep health, and airway support to optimise patient wellbeing. He explains the impact of the oral microbiome on systemic health and showing how a whole-person approach supports long-term health beyond the mouth.
- Understand the principles of holistic dentistry - Recognise the link between oral health and systemic wellbeing - Learn how nutrition, sleep, and inflammation influence dental outcomes - Identify practical steps to integrate holistic care into practice.
Aims
To highlight the benefits of a holistic, whole-person approach in dentistry - To explain the role of the oral microbiome in systemic health - To consider nutrition, sleep, airway, and lifestyle in practice - To encourage innovation in patient-centred care.