Clinical Roadmap: Periodontal Diagnosis & Treatment Planning – Best Practices and Pitfalls
Presented by Dr. Maninder Kaur
Wednesday, April 8, 2026
8 PM - 9:30 PM
1.5 CEUs
A standardized classification system is essential for the dental team to diagnose and treat patients and to study the etiology, pathogenesis, and management of periodontal diseases. It also creates a common language that improves communication among clinicians and patients. The 2017 classification of periodontal and peri-implant diseases incorporates two key patient factors: the history of periodontal disease, measured by clinical attachment loss and bone loss—and the rate of disease progression, which estimates future risk without treatment or risk-factor control. This new classification system allows dental health care providers to individualize periodontal care for the patients and address multi-dimensional factors to provide comprehensive therapy and to improve the oral health outcomes.
Upon completion of this course, participants should be ablet to:
- Differentiate among common periodontal diagnoses including health, gingivitis, and periodontitis while applying staging and grading assessment specifically to the diagnosis of periodontitis.
- Apply the classification system to common clinical scenarios in general practice to enhance diagnosis accuracy, documentation, and treatment planning.
- Integrate patient risk assessments into treatment planning to achieve long term therapy outcomes.
About the speaker:
Dr. Kaur is an Associate Professor and Predoctoral Periodontal Program Director in the Department of Periodontology at the UAB School of Dentistry. She received her dental degree from SGRD Institute of Dental Sciences and Research, India and received her Master's in Public Health, Master's in Clinical Dentistry and completed a Residency Program in Periodontics from the University of Alabama at Birmingham. Dr. Kaur is a Diplomate of the American Board of Periodontology and lectures on clinical periodontics, inter-relationship between oral and systemic health and dental implantology. Dr. Kaur is passionate about improving the overall wellbeing and quality of life of the patient by enhancing their oral health.
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Tuition is $59. Click HERE to register.