From Biofilm to Balance: Innovative Strategies for Optimal Gum Health 

FREE WEBINAR | February 25, 2026 | This webinar explores a modern, biofilm-centered approach to periodontal care, highlighting how guided biofilm therapy, digital technologies, and evidence-based adjuncts improve diagnostics, patient engagement, and long-term periodontal health. (1 credit)

Date: February 25, 2026 | 7:00 PM CST/8:00 PM EST
Duration:
 1 Hour
Credits: 1
Presenter: Sarah Crow, RDH
Sponsor:
Haleon
Cost: Free

Gum disease is no longer best managed with a one-size-fits-all approach. This webinar explores the evolution of periodontal care through a biofilm-centered, technology-driven lens. Participants will learn how guided biofilm therapy (GBT), disclosing agents, voice-activated periodontal charting software, and adjunctive therapies work together to improve diagnostic accuracy, patient engagement, and clinical outcomes. 

The course will also examine emerging and evidence-based adjuncts. Emphasis will be placed on reducing pathogenic bacteria, supporting a healthy oral microbiome, and improving long-term periodontal stability while elevating efficiency and patient experience in the hygiene operatory. 

This webinar is designed for dental hygienists and dental professionals seeking to move beyond traditional periodontal therapy and embrace a modern, minimally invasive, and prevention-focused approach to gum health. 

Learning Objectives

 Upon completion of this webinar, participants will be able to: 

  1. Explain the role of biofilm in periodontal disease and how guided biofilm therapy (GBT) improves biofilm removal while preserving tooth structure and soft tissue. 
  2. Integrate disclosing gel into periodontal assessments to enhance patient education, motivation, and treatment acceptance. 
  3. Describe the clinical and workflow benefits of voice-activated periodontal charting software, including improved accuracy, efficiency, and ergonomic advantages. 
  4. Discuss the use of oral probiotics in supporting a balanced oral microbiome and reducing pathogenic bacterial recolonization. 
  5. Apply a comprehensive, technology-driven approach to periodontal care that enhances clinical outcomes and elevates the patient experience. 

Presented By

Sarah Crow, RDH started in the dental industry in 2004. She has earned numerous awards throughout her education and career as a Dental Hygienist. To name a few, Sarah was voted the 2021 “Massachusetts Dental Society, Hygienist of the Year.” And was most recently voted the 2024 “Research Hygienist of The Year” by the Massachusetts Dental Hygienists’ Association. Sarah is a recent Past-President, of The Massachusetts Dental Hygienists’ Association. She is also a Senior Executive Consultant for Cellerant Consulting Group and a United States Trainer for The Swiss Dental Academy, in the field of Guided Biofilm Therapy with EMS Dental. She presents educational content both virtually and in-person, to dental professionals across the country. Sarah enjoys working chairside with patients in Salem, MA where she is given the opportunity to exhibit her passion for helping others to improve their oral and overall health. 

Supported in part through an unrestricted educational grant by:

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Course Includes

  • 1 Lesson
  • Course Certificate
  • CE credit(s): 1

    Course Type: Live Webinar

    Published Date: February 26, 2026

    This continuing education (CE) activity was developed by Endeavor Business Media with no commercial support.

    This course was written for dentists, dental hygienists, and dental assistants, from novice to skilled.

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