The mouth-kidney connection

The Mouth–Kidney ConnectionWhat does your oral health have to do with your kidneys?In this episode of Perio Talks, Professor Iain Chapple and Dr Praveen Sharma explore the growing evidence linking periodontal health and chronic kidney disease. Together, they explain the biological connection between the mouth and the kidneys, why maintaining healthy gums matters for people living with kidney disease, and how oral health should be integrated into patient care.The conversation also covers practical advice for patients, dental treatment considerations before and after kidney transplantation, and the importance of collaboration between dentists and nephrologists to improve long-term health outcomes.