2018 AAP Periodontal Classification & Radiographs Workshop

Course Summary:

“ALARA”,  an acronym for “As Low as Reasonably Achievable.” It means making every reasonable effort to maintain exposures to ionizing radiation as far below the dose limits as practical for a diagnosis & evaluation. So, what is too low?  In this workshop we discuss what is considered reasonable, too low of a dose and what the American Academy of Periodontology (AAP) has to say regarding the 2018 AAP Periodontal Classification and Radiographs needed to screen for all periodontal conditions.

Procedure and Methodology:

• Attendees must be prepared to participate in the 2018 AAP Periodontal Classification & Radiographs Workshop through self-study prior to the live or Zoom Workshop. A dropbox email will be sent to attendees prior to the workshop to access pre-reading and handout material.
• GEM Dental Experts and presenters use a diverse combination of strategies to enhance learning outcomes including Lecture & Discussion; Hands-on exercises, Q&A and Guest Speakers (when applicable).

Pre-reading Material

• Related Hand-outs & Articles
• College Bylaws, Codes of Ethics and Practice Standards

Evaluation and Grading Guidelines:

For attendees to be successful in the 2018 AAP Periodontal Classification & Radiographs Workshop offered by GEM Dental Experts they must be able to demonstrate the following requirements:

• Complete all pre-reading required
• Attend and be prepared for in-class discussion

Program Learning Outcomes

• Describe the dental & dental hygiene college’s “Scope of Practice” on radiographs
• Compare the changes between the 1999 & 2018 AAP Periodontal Disease Classification
• Evaluate the characteristics of the periodontal conditions in the new global 2018 AAP Periodontal Classification
• Analyze radiographs required to screen for 2018 AAP Periodontal Conditions
• Assess radiographs required for both a comprehensive Dental & Dental Hygiene Diagnosis