Speaker: Lisa Mayo, RDH, BSDH, MHA

Program Track: Clinical

Course Description: In 2018, the American Academy of Periodontology released their new classification system for periodontal and peri-implant diseases & conditions. It is now out with the old 1999 classification system and in with the new! Many changes were made, new categories were developed, and language was adjusted for identifying, diagnosing and treatment planning periodontal conditions. It is now up to the registered dental hygienist to learn this new system and apply its diagnostic criteria in patient record keeping. This course is designed to assist the busy provider with integrating the new classification system into practice to ensure your patient care is up to par with these industry changes.

Learning Objectives:

• Incorporate the 2018 AAP System into clinical practice.
• Define the 4 categories of the AAP Classification of Periodontal & Peri-Implant Diseases & Conditions.
• Differentiate between health, stability, and disease for natural-borne and implant-borne teeth.
• Utilize the patient’s AAP diagnosis to build appropriate dental hygiene care plans.

CE Credit Hours: 1.5

Course Creation Date: August 1, 2025

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The American Dental Hygienists’ Association is an approved provider of dental continuing education as recognized by the Dental Board of California, Provider #5238.