Dr Keira Barr MD
| The Hidden Triggers of Oral Disease: How Stress Leaves Its Mark on the Mouth – Session 2 |
May 2 @ 20:30 – 21:00 IST
Dr Keira Barr, MD
Pioneering Dermatologist and Advocate for Integrative Skin Health
Dr. Keira L. Barr is a renowned dermatologist, dermatopathologist, and pioneer in integrative skin health. With a career dedicated to advancing the intersection of dermatology and holistic well-being, Dr. Barr is the Founder of Somatic Skin Science, LLC, where she employs innovative brain retraining and somatic healing approaches to address chronic illness. She is also the visionary behind the Resilient Health Institute, specializing in menopause transition support through lifestyle medicine.
Board-certified in dermatology and dermatopathology, Dr. Barr has held prestigious academic positions, including Assistant Clinical Professor at the University of California, Davis, where she served as Associate Residency Program Director. Her expertise spans clinical dermatology, dermatopathology, and patient education, earning her widespread recognition for bridging the gap between conventional medicine and holistic care.
Dr. Barr’s leadership extends to her roles as Chief Medical Officer for Kept Health, a digital dermatology platform, and Chief Mindfulness Officer for Fleurissant Skincare, where she integrates skincare with mental and emotional health. She is the author of the best-selling book The Skin Whisperer: A Dermatologist Reveals How to Radiate Your Beauty, Look Younger, and Create the Life You Crave, and has been featured in major media outlets, including Mind Body Green, SELF, OprahMag.com, and Reader’s Digest.
An engaging speaker and educator, Dr. Barr has presented at the American Academy of Dermatology, the Association for Psychocutaneous Medicine in North America, and numerous international conferences. Her dedication to community outreach is reflected in her extensive efforts in sun safety and skin cancer prevention, particularly among youth and athletes.
At IODCPC25, Dr. Barr will share her transformative insights into the connection between skin health, emotional well-being, and innovative approaches to dermatological care.
About the Lecture:
Oral health isn’t just about hygiene—it’s a mirror reflecting the body’s stress response. In this presentation, Dr. Keira Barr unpacks the powerful connection between chronic and traumatic stress and oral disease, revealing how conditions like lichen planus, recurrent ulcers, herpes simplex, periodontal disease, and even tooth loss are deeply influenced by nervous system dysregulation.
Drawing from emerging research, this presentation will explore how adverse childhood experiences and ongoing psychological stress alter immune function, disrupt microbiome balance, and fuel chronic inflammation in the oral cavity. Attendees will gain a deeper understanding of the stress-immune connection in oral health and walk away with actionable strategies to integrate a trauma-informed, mind-body approach into patient care.