Murnia™ Mouth Spray: Science That Soothes

Murnia™ Mouth Spray: Science That Soothes — The Missing Link to Your Patients' Relief

Program Overview

Oral dryness is a chronic, often underreported condition affecting an estimated 22–44% of U.S. adults, with disproportionate impact among older adults, those on multiple medications, and individuals managing systemic health conditions. Despite its prevalence, oral dryness and oral discomfort frequently go unaddressed in the clinical setting because patients adapt, normalize their symptoms, and fail to self-report.

This course introduces clinicians to the science behind oral moisture support and the role that pH-balanced moisturizing oral sprays can play in a layered, patient-centered approach to oral comfort. Participants will explore the spectrum of oral dryness support products and learn practical chairside screening strategies for identifying patients who may benefit from additional comfort support

Your Presenter

Lauren Kanzigg, PhD, MS, AEF

About Your Presenter

“With over fifteen years of dental industry experience, Lauren Kanzigg, RDH, MS is passionate about advancing clinical education and marketing strategies to ultimately improve oral health outcomes. She has won awards in clinical leadership, creativity, marketing, and sales from companies like ADHA, Johnson and Johnson, Align Technology, etcetera. Lauren is a Tillman research finalist, has publications in the Journal of Dental Hygiene and the Journal of Dental Education, was a previous SADHA President, and is an Ann G Babcock fellow. She is passionate about providing support to clinicians that want to further explore non-clinical pathways, while holding a Women’s Leadership Advisory Board position at one of the biggest dental companies in the world.

As the Director of Clinical Affairs at Young Innovations, Lauren Kanzigg, RDH, MS supports a team of clinical experts who deliver high-quality product education, training, and support to dental professionals, dealers, and third parties. Lauren has been responsible for developing and executing the clinical education strategy, product marketing strategy, digital marketing strategy for the company, as well as managing the clinical event portfolio and the speaker and KOL relations. Her mission is to leverage dental expertise, scientific research, and content creation skills to create innovative and engaging solutions that and to foster lasting relationships with clinicians and dental partners.

WHAT YOU WILL LEARN

Recognize the prevalence, contributing factors, and clinical significance of oral dryness, including its impact on oral pH, caries risk, periodontal disease susceptibility, and patient quality of life.
Describe the physiological role of saliva in maintaining oral comfort, lubrication, pH balance, and daily oral function.
Differentiate among the three primary categories of oral dryness support products including their mechanisms of action, indications, and limitations.

Apply chairside screening questions and clinical observations to identify patients experiencing oral dryness or discomfort who may benefit from additional comfort support strategies.
Explain the formulation science of Murnia™ Mouth Spray, including the role of its key ingredients in supporting oral moisture balance and comfort.
Integrate oral comfort products into a layered, patient-centered oral care strategy, including appropriate patient education, expectation setting, and follow-up reassessment at recare visits.