Thomas Larkin, DDS

Dr. Thomas Larkin is a nationally recognized expert in oral-systemic health, advanced prevention, and hygiene innovation. A graduate of Creighton University School of Dentistry and a native of Omaha, Nebraska, Dr. Larkin brings over three decades of experience as both a private practice dentist and a dental school professor. His unique combination of clinical insight and academic rigor makes him one of the profession’s most trusted voices on the future of preventive care.

As the founder of Proactive Oral Wellness (POWhygiene.com), Dr. Larkin leads a pioneering coaching and implementation platform for advanced hygiene protocols, salivary diagnostics, and integrative care strategies. His signature system, The Larkin Protocol, is a comprehensive framework for identifying and treating oral dysbiosis, helping dentists and hygienists detect disease earlier and improve whole-body outcomes for patients.

Dr. Larkin is also the creator of The Future of Dental Hygiene, a live CE course series exploring innovations such as:

• Salivary diagnostics & phase-contrast microscopy
• AI-assisted clinical diagnostics
• Air polishing & diode laser therapy
• Carotid ultrasound & bio-restorative therapies

A published author of four books, two on dental practice management and two on oral wellness, Dr. Larkin is an advocate for bridging dentistry and medicine through evidence-based prevention and oral-systemic collaboration. He completed the prestigious Bale/Doneen preceptorship in 2013, solidifying his expertise in cardiovascular risk mitigation through dental intervention.

Dr. Larkin currently serves on the advisory boards of Biosure North America and Primal Health LLC, contributing to innovation at the intersection of dentistry, diagnostics, and wellness. He is also the host of the Oral Systemic Connections podcast, where he interviews leading experts on topics related to inflammation, longevity, and integrative health (available on iTunes and Spotify).

As part of the Foundation Dental Alliance faculty, Dr. Larkin brings next-level insight into hygiene excellence, biofilm disruption, and the growing role of AI in prevention-based dentistry.