Summary
The American Academy of Periodontology (AAP) published the official proceedings from the 2017 World Workshop on the
Classification of Periodontal and Peri-Implant Diseases and Conditions. The proceedings provided and announced a new
periodontal classification for the AAP Guidelines. A classification scheme for periodontal and peri‐implant diseases and
conditions is required for dental hygienists to be able to appropriately diagnose and treat their patients as well as to
allow for researchers to investigate the etiology, pathogenesis, natural history, and treatment of the periodontal
diseases.
It is crucial for dental hygienists to have a firm grasp on how to utilize this updated classification system to
generate an accurate diagnosis, which will ultimately guide the treatment plan proposed for their patients and
facilitate communication. This presentation will simplify the intricacies of this new classification to improve
implementation, taking periodontal management of dental patients to the next level.
Presenter
Haider Al-Waeli, DDS, MSc, PhD, FRCDC
Dr. Al-Waeli is a certified periodontist, a Fellow of the Royal College of Dentists of Canada, and works as an Assistant
Professor at the Faculty of Dentistry at Dalhousie University. He received a PhD from McGill University and a Master in
Periodontics from Dalhousie. He is also a member of many professional and academic association around the world such as
American Academy of Periodontology, Canadian Academy of Periodontology, European Federation of Periodontology, and
International Association of Dental Research.
Learning Outcomes
After the webinar, participants will be able to:
- Understand the 2017 World Workshop on the Classification of Periodontal and Peri-Implant Diseases and Conditions
- Utilize the AAP periodontal disease classification system in clinical practice
- Understand the methodology of diagnosis based on the changes implemented in the updated AAP periodontal disease
classification system
- Implement the AAP periodontal disease classification system using test cases to identify personal shortcomings and
clarify understanding
- Utilize a website tool to streamline diagnosis of periodontitis cases