Dr. Larkin is a native of Omaha Nebraska and a graduate of Creighton University School of Dentistry. Having worked both as a clinician in private practice and as a professor in two Universities, Dr Larkin brings a unique blend of common sense and practicality to his work. He has written two books on dental practice management and two on oral wellness.  After attending the Bale/Doneen preceptorship in 2013, he began to develop curriculum to help dentists incorporate advanced preventive protocols centered around the science of oral-systemic connection.

He is the founder of Proactive Oral Wellness ( powhygiene.com), a coaching and implementation web site for the most advanced approaches in preventive dentistry. He co-hosts a podcast called Hygiene Superstars and most recently began an annual symposium of thought leaders from around the world called oral systemic mastery.