On-Demand Course

Treating Gum Disease: A Sticky Situation

On-Demand

Dental Assistant

Dentist

Description
Resources

This program will review the link between disease of the periodontium and systemic diseases, with a focus on disease classification, diagnostics, and treatment options based on comprehensive patient-centered care.

Learning Objectives:

Discuss the AAP Periodontal Disease Classification and the roles of the oral healthcare team in identifying and correcting oral disease
Review ways to optimize diagnosis and coding to best serve both the patient and the practice
Discuss the latest clinical options for the treatment and prevention of disease

Date or Original Release: April 17, 2020 Re-evaluation Date: April 17, 2023

AGD PACE Subject Code: 490 - Periodontics

This course is intended for dental professionals or students with a basic understanding of dental terminology, practice, and proficiency.

Speaker Disclosure

Dentsply Sirona compensates speakers for the production and delivery of course content. Speakers are not compensated for additional viewings of recorded materials. Any additional speaker disclosures and/or commercial bias will be disclosed by speaker at the start of their course presentation.

CE Verification Letter Delivery

Once you have completed your on demand course you will receive an AGD PACE CE verification letter in a separate email approximately 2 business days after the course completion. Saturdays and Sundays are not considered business days. If you have not received your CE verification letter after 2 business days, please contact the course coordinator indicated in the course description on DentsplySirona.com. Please allow further processing time for in-person and live webinar courses.

Inquiries Related to This Course

If you have any questions related to this course or you experience technical problems, please contact the course coordinator indicated in the course description on the right.

Dentsply Sirona is designated as a Nationally Approved AGD PACE provider by the Academy of General Dentistry. The formal continuing dental education programs of this program provider are accepted by AGD for Fellowship, Mastership and membership maintenance credit. Approval does not imply acceptance by a state or provincial board of dentistry or any other applicable regulatory authority, or AGD endorsement. The current term of approval extends from 1/1/2023 - 12/31/2026. Provider ID 208218