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Straight to the Mouth with Dr Maria Papavergos

Straight to the Mouth with Dr Maria Papavergos

Dr Maria Papavergos 8 episodes Latest Mar 9, 2026

This podcast features conversations with real experts, engaging you in your health journey and making your mouth matter. Hosted by Dr Maria Papavergos, The Lifestyle Dentist; a practising dentist, yoga teacher and mother of four, Straight to the Mouth aims to unlock the overlooked conversations that connect the mouth to full body health and inspire you to link lifestyle to longevity.

Episodes

#8 The Art and Science of Behaviour Change; Making it happen, Mouths and Beyond | Prof Tim Newton Mar 9, 2026 44:35 You might know it, but will you do it? The journey towards developing healthy behaviours is not straight forward. In this episode, Prof Tim Newton, Professor of Psychology as Applied to Dentistry, reveals some important considerations when it comes to making meaningful change happen. Tim shares his expertise on the role of the dental professional and the individual on how to effectively motivate a
#7 Fertility, Pregnancy and Birth; why your Oral Microbiome is Key | Dr Nauf AlBendar Feb 23, 2026 39:38 When you think of fertility, you may not consider the impact of your mouth, but the bearing of the oral microbiome on the journey from preconception to parenthood should not be overlooked. In this episode, I have the privilege to tap into the expertise of Dr Nauf AlBendar, medical scientist and founder of The Womb Effect, to extract the evidence on the role of oral health on the reproductive pathw
#6 It's all in our Saliva; Diagnostics, Disease Prevention and the Path to Personalised Care | Dr Victoria Sampson Feb 9, 2026 44:22 The microbes in our mouths are more powerful than you may think; the oral microbiome is the gateway to full body health and saliva is our secret agent when it comes to diagnosing, preventing disease and delivering personalised care. In this episode, I have the pleasure of speaking to Dr Victoria Sampson, functional dentist and researcher, who unpacks the science behind saliva, explains how we can
#5 Menopause, the Mouth and More… what we need to know | Dr Kuki Avery Jan 26, 2026 38:05 It happens to half the population, yet still mystifies many of us and meets us unprepared; the menopause. The more we know, the better we can support women through this life stage. This episode opens up the conversation about all things menopause as Dr Kuki Avery, GP and Menopause Specialist, shares her expertise on how hormonal changes affect body, mind and mouth and what women can be doing to fe
#4 Mindfulness, Mouths and Ancient Wisdom; the Science of Human Flourishing | Sophie Maclaren Jan 12, 2026 51:02 Ancient wisdom resonates with many an applicable science, not only when it comes to our health but how we conduct our lives. In this episode, I have the privilege to talk to Sophie Maclaren, leadership consultant, looking through a scientific lens as to how to thrive personally and professionally, in mind, body and emotions. We discuss: the characteristics professionals need to cultivate to thriv
#3 Nutrition; Starting in the Mouth. The Foundation to Health | Nicola Moore Dec 22, 2025 51:22 When we think of nutrition, how often do we consider our mouths? Nutrition is often overlooked when it comes to oral health, yet is one of the foundations to health. In this episode, I have the pleasure of speaking to Nicola Moore, registered nutritional therapist, with her down-to-earth, evidence-based approach, sharpening the focus on nutrition when it comes to our mouths and its wider impact on
#2 The Science of the Breath and the Airway; the Secret to Sleep, Wellbeing and Long Term Health | Dr Aoife Stack Dec 8, 2025 40:57 The breath and airway health are often taken for granted, but have you ever considered how you breathe may impact your mouth and the rest of your body? In this episode, I am delighted to be joined by Dr Aoife Stack, general dentist and myofunctional therapist, to unpack the science behind the breath and airway health, to understand more about it as a tool to support not just our mouths, but also o
#1 Why Mouths Matter, its Microbiome and the Missing Link to Health | Prof Iain Chapple Nov 19, 2025 44:45 The mouth is integral to health, yet often overlooked and not well understood. In this episode, I am delighted to talk to Professor Iain Chapple MBE, professor of periodontology, to explore the mouth as an organ and why it is critical when it comes to full body health.  We discuss: the condition of periodontitis and how it impacts the rest of our body. the breakdown of what inflammation is the di

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