2017 Classification of Periodontal Diseases

Description

Periodontal diseases, which affect structures surrounding the teeth, are highly prevalent and are a public health concern. Therefore it is important for general dental health practitioners to be able to diagnose them and manage or refer to the periodontist. Classification of diseases enables clinicians and researchers to properly diagnose and manage various disease conditions. It also enables scientists and epidemiologists to define cases appropriately. The most current classification of periodontal diseases was developed in 2017 when a committee representing both American Academy of Periodontology and European Federation of Periodontology met and updated the AAP 1999 classification. It has case definitions and various diagnostic tools that were not there in the previous classification. It has also included implant diseases. Therefore, this seminar aims at providing a simple summary of the new classification as well as discuss the staging and grading of progression of periodontal disease for purposes of diagnosis and management. Information from the seminar will be useful in research and communication to peers.

Objectives

Presenters

1. Dr. Gladys Akama
   Lecturer in Periodontology and Implant Dentistry
   Moi university, Department of Community & Preventive Dentistry and Periodontology