Let's Get Oral

What does oral hygiene look like in 2026?

In this episode, we chat with Barbara Tritz about her journey as a biological dental hygienist and what motivates her to dedicate her career to helping patients and other hygienists to embrace their greatest potential. With a lifelong passion for science and an unwavering commitment to patient care, Barbara has carved a niche for herself as a registered dental hygienist, certified biological hygienist, and orofacial myofunctional therapist.

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Happy Spring LGO fam! 

We continue our conversation about oral immunity with Dr. Marcelo Freire, a leader in inflammation and microbiome-related pathogenicity. As a dual-scientist and clinician, Freire has expertise in oral medicine, periodontology, and craniofacial biology. His scientific innovations focus on investigating biological deficiencies in chronic diseases.
Dr. Freire is currently the President of the Clinical and Translational Science Network Group at IADR and has a passion for translating scientific innovations to health care. 

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Your immune system starts in your mouth!

In this episode of Let’s Get Oral, we break down how saliva, gums, and the oral microbiome work as your body’s first line of defense — and what happens when that system goes off balance. From inflammation and gum disease to whole-body immune connections, this is the immunity conversation you didn’t know your dentist was having.

Keep smilin' everyone!

Happy holidays LGO fam!

Our final episode of 2025 focuses on the transformative journey of Dr. Thad Connelly, a distinguished oral and maxillofacial surgeon dedicated to delivering personalized oral health solutions. This convo includes insights from his academic pursuits, his adventures in venture capital, and what he's building with Gengyve USA.

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Hi Perio Peeps! This episode continues our conversation with Dr. Michael Glogauer (episode 4) as he shares his journey with PerioMonitor™ and the role probiotics can play in balancing the immune response with the oral microbiome.

Dr. Glogauer is an entrepreneurial clinician-scientist specializing in inflammation, the microbiome, and cancer. He is a Professor at the Faculty of Dentistry, University of Toronto, and co-founder of Ostia Sciences Inc., a biotech startup specializing in the development of beneficial microbes that play a crucial role in fighting infectious diseases and enhancing immune function.

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