Course Description

This course is specially designed for dental hygiene educators. The content will assist the educator in teaching and applying the 2018 AAP Classification System both in the classroom and clinic. 


All four categories are discussed in detail and laid out in an easy-to-follow curriculum. 


Critical thinking components are incorporated in the form of case studies so the advanced learner can apply the concepts taught for periodontal health, gingival diseases, periodontal disease, mucogingival deformities, and dental implants.


What will you learn?

At the conclusion of this course, the dental hygiene educator will be able to:

  • Apply the 2018 AAP Classification System into a clinical curriculum and individual patient care plan.

  • Develop appropriate teaching methodologies and resources for dental hygiene students.

  • Build clinical templates and teaching tools for student learning.

  • Improve chairside patient care recommendations by correctly categorizing the patient’s periodontal condition.

  • Recognize the importance of practicing and teaching the concepts of periodontal medicine as laid out by the American Academy of Periodontology in the new 2018 Classification System.

Course curriculum

  • 1

    Welcome!

    • AAP New Classification Mastery for the Faculty
  • 2

    Periodontal health and gingival health

    • Periodontal Health and Gingival Health

    • Periodontal Health and Gingival Health

    • Case Study

    • Case Study
  • 3

    Periodontitis

    • Grading

    • Grading

    • Staging

    • Staging

    • Necrotizing Disease

    • Necrotizing Disease

    • Periodontal abscess

    • Periodontal abscess

    • Case study, Stage 3, Grade C

    • Case study, Stage 3, Grade C

    • Case study, Stage 2

    • Case study, Stage 2

  • 4

    Periodontal Manifestations of Systemic Diseases & Developmental and Acquired Conditions

    • Periodontal Manifestations of Systemic Diseases & Developmental and Acquired Conditions

    • Periodontal Manifestations of Systemic Diseases & Developmental and Acquired Conditions

    • Periodontal phenotype

  • 5

    Peri-implant diseases and conditions

    • Implant anatomy

    • Implant anatomy

    • Implant categories

    • Implant categories

    • Case study, Implant

    • Case study, Implant
  • 6

    Evaluation Form

    • Before proceeding to the C.E. Quiz, please take a minute to evaluate this course.
  • 7

    Quiz for CE Credits

    • Finish the quiz and get your CE

Presented by:

Lisa Mayo

RDH, BSDH, MHA

Lisa Mayo graduated magna cum laude with a bachelor’s degree in dental hygiene from the Caruth School of Dental Hygiene at Baylor College of Dentistry in Dallas, TX and graduated magna cum laude with a master’s degree in healthcare administration from Ohio University. She is currently enrolled in a doctoral program in healthcare administration with Franklin University. She is currently an Adjunct Professor in Dental Hygiene at Texas A&M University Health Science Center College of Dentistry in Dallas, TX. She is authoring a textbook with Elsevier for dental hygiene programs entitled “Power Instrumentation for the Dental Hygienist”, which will provide the information necessary to teach and operate dental ultrasonics, air polishing devises, and implant maintenance guidelines. The textbook will release Spring of 2022. Lisa has published over 50 peer-review continuing education courses and articles since 2006 on a broad range of topics for the Canadian Dental Journal, Dental Economics, Penn Well, RDH, Access, and Dimensions of Dental Hygiene. She has also taught over 200 continuing education courses nationally and internationally to medical and dental professionals. She has over 20 years of clinical experience in general and periodontal dental practices and can be contacted through her website at www.lisamayordh.com.

FAQ

  • What else is included?

    Worksheets, case studies, and videos. Get access to all of those materials!

  • How long can I access the course?

    You have one year to finish the course and get your CEUs!

  • How do I get my CEUs?

    Address common questions ahead of time to save yourself an email.