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Assess, Classify, Diagnose: A Case-Based Approach to Periodontitis and NSPT

Credit Hours

6 CE Hours

Speaker

Dr. Silky Sharma

Subject Code

490 Periodontics

Exams

~ Includes Exit Exam

When

11th October 2026, Sunday
9:00 AM to 3:00 PM CST
7:00 AM to 1:00 PM PST
10:00 AM to 4:00 PM EST
8:00 AM to 2:00 PM MST

Where

Online Via Zoom

Pricing

Dentist

$275

Hygienist

$175

ASST & AUX

$175

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Speaker

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Course Description

Detect & Prevent: Diagnosing Disease for Non-Surgical Perio Therapy

This course is designed for dentists and dental hygienists and will offer critically appraised, evidence-based information to identify signs and symptoms of periodontal disease. The course will provide chronological information on the dental hygiene assessment phase of care to develop steps in identifying, treating, and stabilizing periodontitis utilizing non-surgical periodontal therapy.

Periodontal Classification: A Case Based Approach
This course is crafted to provide dental professionals with a profound comprehension of the periodontal classification system and its application through a case-based approach. Diverse case studies will be used to distinguish various stages and grades, supported by rationales grounded in the criteria of the new classification system. The course content will immerse attendees in the intricacies of periodontal diseases, guiding them through various stages of diseases and offering practical insights into decoding complex cases through real-world examples.

Course Objectives

At the completion of this course the participants should be able to:

  1. Review the current guidelines on various aspects of NSPT.
  2. Explain the different levels of evidence.
  3. Explain the role of biofilm in periodontal destruction.
  4. Discuss the components of a comprehensive periodontal assessment.
  5. Identify the signs of periodontal disease.
  6. Identify the most effective ways to control oral biofilm.
  7. Define the key components of the 2017 periodontal classification system.
  8. Explain the nuances of different classifications and their application for treatment planning.
  9. Develop skills in extracting relevant case information, assessing risk factors, and discussing strategies to identify periodontal classification based on individual patient scenarios.
  10. Apply case-based learning by analyzing and interpreting diverse periodontal cases.
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