From Breakdown to Balance

Addressing Acute and Chronic Oral Inflammation, Dry Mouth, and Demineralization
Presented by:  Tanya Dunlap
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 Dentists, Dental Hygienists, Dental Assistants, Treatment Coordinators

Audience

September 23, 2026

Date

7:30 PM Central

Time

1 CE Credit

Credits

Free

Cost

Live Webinar Lecture

Method

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About the Course

Course Contents

Course Description

Dentistry not only improves oral health but may also help reduce inflammatory burdens and support overall wellness. One of the greatest challenges clinicians face is helping patients maintain oral health between visits.

This course explores evidence-based homecare strategies for managing acute and chronic oral inflammation, xerostomia (dry mouth), dentinal sensitivity, and demineralization. Participants will examine the biological mechanisms underlying these conditions and review approaches that support long-term oral health outside the operatory.

Attendees will also learn practical strategies for simplifying case presentation and patient communication to improve patient understanding, engagement, and treatment acceptance.

Learning Objectives

  • Differentiate between acute and chronic oral inflammatory conditions and identify appropriate homecare strategies for each
  • Explain the mechanisms of action of hydroxyapatite, hydroxyapatite precursor compounds, and bioavailable ions in supporting remineralization
  • Compare evidence-based approaches for managing xerostomia and improving patient comfort
  • Discuss strategies for communicating clinical findings and treatment recommendations to improve patient understanding and engagement

From Breakdown to Balance

 Course Details

  • Course Fee: Free
  • Credits: Catapult Education designates this activity for 1 credit continuing education credit.
  • Method: Live Webinar Lecture
  • Audience: Dentists, Dental Hygienists, Dental Assistants, Treatment Coordinators
  • AGD Subject Code: 730

Meet the Instructors

Tanya Dunlap, PhD

Tanya Dunlap, PhD, is a Vice President at Perio Protect, where she has worked since 2005. She is responsible for educational, marketing, and commercial programs at the company. Previously, she served as the Perio Protect research liaison, working with researchers and microbiologists testing Perio Protect in controlled clinical trials. Her expertise on this adjunctive periodontal therapy is grounded in the research data, explaining how the prescription trays work and which patient candidates can benefit from them.  

Sponsored by:

Catapult Education, LLC is an ADA CERP Recognized Provider. ADA CERP is a service of the American Dental Association to assist dental professionals in identifying quality providers of continuing dental education. ADA CERP does not approve or endorse individual courses or instructors, nor does it imply acceptance of credit hours by boards of dentistry.
Approved PACE Program Provider. FAGD/MAGD Credit. Approval does not imply acceptance by a state or provincial board of dentistry or AGD endorsement. 6/1/24 to 5/31/28. Provider ID 306446.

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Commercial Disclosure

This Catapult Education, LLC presentation is made possible through the continued support of Perio Protect. Tanya Dunlap PhD is employed by Perio Protect. 

Catapult Education is an approved AGD PACE and ADA CERP Provider, delivering clinically relevant continuing dental education designed to meet the needs of dental professionals and support the integration of new techniques, practice management strategies, and treatment options into practice.


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