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When iron gets locked away: Periodontitis, hepcidin, and the red cell story
Periodontitis may influence more than oral health, with inflammation potentially affecting iron metabolism, hepcidin levels, and red blood cell production. Understanding this ...
Oct. 19, 2026
Assessment and diagnosis are at the heart of patient-centered dental hygiene care. In this episode of A Tale of Two Hygienists, Jessica and Dave are joined by JoAnn Gurenlian, Ann Eshenaur Spolarich, and Darlene Swigart to explore how dental hygienists can move beyond simply collecting patient data to interpreting findings, developing accurate dental hygiene diagnoses, and making informed clinical decisions.
Dental hygiene diagnosis: turning clinical findings into better care
A Tale of Two Hygienists
Oct. 14, 2026
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Drying to heal: Principles, applications, and clinical outcomes of dental desiccation therapy
Oct. 9, 2026
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It's not you; it's your hormones
Oct. 9, 2026
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From operatory to autopsy: How your dental records help identify the unknown
Oct. 8, 2026
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Primary sclerosing cholangitis: What dental providers need to know
Oct. 7, 2026
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Systemic inflammation: From gut to gums
Oct. 6, 2026
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The complete dental hygiene practice: Connecting people, systems, and patient outcomes
Oct. 6, 2026
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Oct. 6, 2026
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