This *interactive on demand webinar is designed to help you classify your patients with the new periodontal classification system. We will dive right into assessing clinical attachment, bone loss and review staging and grading criteria. We will review the new periodontal diseases use case studies to help the participants classify patients.
Objectives:
- Discuss the new periodontal staging and grading classification.
- Assess clinical attachment loss & bone loss for better diagnosing.
Original Date: 6/16/20
Review Date: 8/23/20; 8/29/23
Expiry Date: 8/28/26
Speaker: Ms. Leah MacPherson, RDH, BS, MHP
Leah MacPherson received an Associate Degree in Dental Hygiene at University of New England, an Advanced Dental Hygiene Certificate at Forsyth School for Dental Hygienists and a Masters Degree at Northeastern University. Leah is currently a Professor at Middlesex Community College and she is also the recipient of the National Teaching and Leadership Excellence award. She has experience in general, periodontal, periodontal research and public health settings. She has also presented at many local, national and international meetings. Leah is well known as a passionate, relatable and dynamic speaker.
Disclosure:
Disclaimers: As per ADA guidelines, participants must use caution when using limited knowledge in treating patients. It is always recommended to do further research.
CE Provider: Professional Learning Services, LLC (PLS)
PLS is an ADA CERP recognized provider (11/1/2021– 12/31/2025). 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 state or provincial Boards of Dentistry.
PLS is designated as an approved Provider by the American Academy of Dental Hygiene, Inc (1/1-12/31/24). Approval does not imply acceptance by a state or provincial Board of Dentistry.
This webinar is designated for the CEUs as indicated. Check your state’s CE regulations for course acceptance.
*Interactivity provided with PLS’s Ask the Speaker feature included with recorded webinars.