Dr Mark Burhenne has been practising dentistry for over 30 years and is the author of the #1 best seller, The 8-Hour Sleep Paradox. His passion for oral health and the importance of healthy sleep shines through in this episode, as he offers important insights about the oral microbiome, P gingivalis and sleep apnoea. *Key Highlights *Burhenne’s short story (1:40)Welcome to the oral microbiome (6:10)Focus on P gingivalis (10:30)Can treating periodontitis improve other disease activity? (15:50) Conventional treatment for periodontitis (18:40)Natural considerations (23:30)All about biofilms and why we should reconsider using essential oils (26:45)Shining light on sleep apnoea (31:20)Why you should seek out a functional dentist (50:30) Useful links and resources: e.g:Follow Metagenics Instagram - @metagenics_anzor Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/metagenics/If you hold a Metagenics account in Australia or New Zealand join our Facebook Group here - https://www.facebook.com/groups/MetagenicsAU/Dr Mark Burhenne’s website – https://askthedentist.com The 8-Hour Sleep Paradox: How We Are Sleeping Our Way to Fatigue, Disease and Unhappiness - https://www.amazon.com.au/8-Hour-Sleep-Paradox-Sleeping-Unhappiness-ebook/dp/B015DIQBZ6The Dental Diet – Dr Steven Lin