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Friday
10:15 am - 11:15 am
Speaker: Rachel S. Sinacola, DDS, MS
This course provides an in-depth review of the 2017 Classification of Periodontal and Peri-Implant Diseases and Conditions, developed by the American Academy of Periodontology and the European Federation of Periodontology. Participants will learn how to apply the updated multi-dimensional staging and grading system to accurately diagnose periodontal conditions. The course will also cover the new classification for peri-implant diseases and conditions. Through case-based examples, attendees will gain the confidence to identify and diagnose periodontal and peri-implant health and disease chairside.
Learning objectives:
- Understand the key concepts of the 2017 AAP/EFP classification system.
- Apply staging and grading criteria for periodontal disease diagnosis.
- Differentiate between periodontal and peri-implant diseases using real-world case examples.

