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Periodontitis Decoded: AAP Classification, Communication, and Customized Care

Presenter: Shelley Brown, MEd, BSDH, AS, RDH, FADHA Release Date: 9/22/26
Credits:  1 CEU   Expiration Date: 9/22/29
AGD Subject Code: 490
CE Supporter: GUM

Mastering the complexities of periodontal disease requires a seamless bridge between diagnostic precision and patient-centered execution. This case-based CE webinar is designed to demystify the AAP Periodontal Classification System, transforming it from a diagnostic checklist into a powerful framework for clinical decision-making.

Participants will engage in the practical application of staging and grading, learning how to translate clinical findings directly into highly customized, evidence-based treatment plans. Beyond the probe depths, we will explore the latest modalities in non-surgical periodontal therapy (NSPT), advanced biofilm management strategies, and the science behind individualized homecare recommendations.

Through guided, interactive case walkthroughs, you will apply these concepts to real-world clinical scenarios, sharpening your diagnostic ability and treatment confidence. Finally, because the best treatment plan only works if the patient partners with you, the course concludes with actionable Motivational Interviewing (MI) techniques. You will leave equipped to elevate your patient communication, break down barriers to treatment acceptance, and inspire long-term homecare compliance.

During this CE webinar, we will
• Review the current AAP classification system for health, gingivitis and periodontitis
• Identify how staging, grading, and clinical findings guide periodontal treatment and maintenance
• Discuss non-surgical periodontal therapies
• Apply motivational interviewing techniques to improve patient communication and homecare adherence
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