About Orobiome Testing The Series

About Us

WHAT IS THE GATEWAY TO HEALTH?

The mouth is the gateway and the gun lining is the axis. What we eat drives everything and the condition of our intestinal lining determines our health.


A one cell layer thick membrane separates us from the outside world. Intestinal permeability is a foundational issue that is causing chronic disease, inflammation, autoimmunity and much more.

We have spend that past 20 years researching and developing solutions to issues that cause lots of pain and suffering.

From the health of our gums and our oral microbiome, to the large intestine, the health of our digestive tract is the KEY AREA of focus that helps us restore health and vitality to the system.

The mouth has been neglected in medicine.

  • This is the true gateway to our health
  • The oral microbiome determines not just oral health, but influences cardiovascular disease, gut health, chronic inflammation, and systemic conditions throughout the body
  • What happens in your mouth doesn't stay in your mouth—harmful oral bacteria can travel through your bloodstream, triggering inflammation and disease far beyond your gums
  • Traditional dentistry treats symptoms; we address the root cause by identifying and eliminating pathogenic bacteria before they compromise your overall health
  • Your oral microbiome is a window into your systemic health—and the key to preventing disease before it starts.

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WHAT AFFECTS YOUR MICROBIOME BALANCE?

Diet Diversity

Research shows consuming 30+ different plant foods weekly significantly increases microbial diversity. Each plant food introduces different compounds that nourish distinct bacterial species.

Probiotics & Prebiotics

Probiotics are beneficial live bacteria found in fermented foods, whilst prebiotics are the dietary fibres that feed them. Together, they help establish a flourishing gut ecosystem.

Lifestyle Factors

Antibiotics, chronic stress, insufficient sleep, lack of exercise, and environmental toxins can disrupt your microbiome balance, potentially leading to dysbiosis—an unhealthy shift in bacterial populations.

MEET THE TEAM

We have deep domain expertise in gut health as well as oral health. We've helped tens of thousands of people and are at the forefront of the research in this area.

MEET THE TEAM

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Elmira Shojai, DDS

Chief of Dental Programs. Functional Dentistry meets patient care.

Pedram Shojai, OMD

Director of gut health programs. Functional Medicine doctor and NYT Best Selling Author

Lora Hooper, BSDH, RDH, EFDA

Consulting Oral Microbiome Specialist

GET TESTED

 
Guessing doesn't work. This test gives us actionable answers!

It's quick and easy and the data we get helps us put you on a custom program designed to help you heal your microbiome.

Begin Your Journey

TESTIMONIALS

"My brain fog is gone and I'm feeling energy again"

- Tina A-

"My cancer sores are no longer bothering me and my gums are not bleeding anymore"

- Brain V -

"My gas and bloating are all but gone and my sleep is greatly improved"

- Vivian K -


ISN’T IT TIME WE STARTED PAYING CLOSER ATTENTION TO THE ORAL BIOME?

MY NAME’S DR. PEDRAM SHOJAI. I’M THE NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLING AUTHOR OF THE URBAN MONK AND A FILMMAKER. I’M A DOCTOR OF ORIENTAL MEDICINE AND AN EARLY PRACTITIONER OF INTEGRATIVE MEDICINE. I’VE SPENT MY ENTIRE CAREER DIGGING FOR ANSWERS ABOUT WHY WE’RE FALLING ILL. AND MY JOURNEY HAS LED ME TO THE MOUTH.

@DRPEDRAMSHOJAI

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 Email: [email protected]

The Urban Monk is a Registered Trademark of Urban Monk Productions, Inc. and Pedram Shojai

THE INFORMATION ON THIS SITE IS FOR EDUCATIONAL PURPOSES ONLY AND SHOULD NOT BE CONSTRUED AS MEDICAL ADVICE. READERS ARE ADVISED TO CONSULT A QUALIFIED PROFESSIONAL ABOUT ANY ISSUE REGARDING THEIR HEALTH AND WELL-BEING

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© 2025 Urban Monk Productions, Inc. / theurbanmonk.com. All Rights Reserved.
Urban Monk Productions, Inc.  1250 S Capital of Texas Highway Building 3, Suite 400 – #9039Austin, TX 78746

 Email: [email protected]

The Urban Monk is a Registered Trademark of Urban Monk Productions, Inc. and Pedram Shojai

THE INFORMATION ON THIS SITE IS FOR EDUCATIONAL PURPOSES ONLY AND SHOULD NOT BE CONSTRUED AS MEDICAL ADVICE. READERS ARE ADVISED TO CONSULT A QUALIFIED PROFESSIONAL ABOUT ANY ISSUE REGARDING THEIR HEALTH AND WELL-BEING

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