Treating periodontal patients to achieve optimal outcomes can be a big clinical challenge. This course will examine the factors that increase the risk for periodontitis, understand AAP Staging and Grading process, and create talking points for greater treatment acceptance.
Course Objectives: This live webinar will focus on:
- AAP Classification System/Staging and Grading
- Risk Assessment: Smoking, diabetes, biofilm
- Gingival Inflammation and bleeding
- Periodontal Debridement/SRP/Maintenance
- Personalized self-care strategies
- Communication and behavior change
Speaker: Carol A. Jahn, RDH, MS
Ms. Jahn, RDH, MS is an international Speaker, Author, Industry Leader, and ADHA/J&J Award recipient of Excellence. She holds the position of Director Professional Relations & Education, Water Pik, Inc., a wholly owned subsidiary of Church & Dwight, Inc.
Disclaimer: As per ADA guidelines, participants must use caution when using limited knowledge in treating patients. It is always recommended to do further research.
Disclosure: The speaker is employed by Waterpik 
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.