"In a Way, I'm Anti-Toothpaste": Dr James Goolnik On Fixing the Root Cause

Dr James Goolnik on the mouth-body connection, why most dentistry treats the symptom instead of the cause, and what to actually look for on a toothpaste label. New episodes every week. The long-form conversation defining dentistry's next decade - hosted by Dr Simon Chard. This episode: Dr James Goolnik - founder of Optimal Dental Health, author of Kick Sugar, and one of the most thought-provoking voices on functional, root-cause dentistry. In this conversation: why he left a 24-year practice to start again, the truth about biohacking and the £300 gadget he used once, the four things every dentist should be asking about (sleep, movement, stress, food), why you should test your own vitamin D before your patients', what saliva microbiome testing can really tell us, the root canal myth that won't die, and the fluoride debate that gets him in the most trouble with the profession. ▬▬ ABOUT THE GUEST ▬▬ Dr James Goolnik is the founder of Optimal Dental Health on Baker Street, a practice built around the mouth-body connection. He previously founded the City of London practice Bow Lane Dental, is the author of the cookbook Kick Sugar, and is completing a graduate diploma in functional nutrition. He lectures widely at health, longevity and wellness summits on making oral health more accessible. Find James: https://www.instagram.com/optimaldentalhealth/ https://www.instagram.com/jamesgoolnik/ ▬▬ ABOUT THE HOST ▬▬ Dr Simon Chard is the Past-President of the British Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry, co-founder of PÄRLA, owner of Rothley Lodge Dental, and host of Contact Point. Find Simon: @drsimonchard ▬▬ EPISODE SPONSORS ▬▬ Vvardis - Curodont Repair A biomimetic peptide technology that can arrest or even reverse early carious lesions, meaning patients can avoid the filling they don't want. Easy to apply, suitable for all age groups, and a genuine step change in minimally invasive care. → 10% off your first case at professional.vvardis.com/contactpoint Dental Monitoring AI-powered remote orthodontic care that brings aligner appointments to your patients' phones. Monitor compliance, hygiene, and aligner progression remotely - far better care with far fewer appointments. → Special discount off your starter kit at dentalmonitoring.com/contactpoint ▬▬ FOLLOW CONTACT POINT ▬▬ YouTube: @contactpointpodcast Instagram: @contactpointpodcast LinkedIn: contactpointpodcast ▬▬ CREDITS ▬▬ Hosted by Dr Simon Chard Guest: Dr James Goolnik #dentistry #ukdentists #dentalpodcast #contactpoint #drsimonchard #mouthbodyconnection #functionaldentistry #nutrition