Course Description

This course will dive deeper into the 2018 AAP after our May 3rd Part 1 course. The focus will be on the periodontitis category with frequently asked questions and helpful hints to staging and grading. The peri-implant category will be defined with case examples to enhance identification of peri-implant health and disease. Part 2 will assist the dental educator with chair-side tips to patient classification. Even if you missed Part 1, there is knowledge to be gained with Part 2 so don’t miss out on this opportunity!

Includes case studies + worksheets + summary



This course is part of the ProfessorRDH FREE webinar series! Our goal is to bring you exciting and helpful content every month to help support you in your journey as an educator. Learn more about upcoming events at www.professorrdh.com/pages/free-ceu


Course Objectives

  • Define periodontitis based on the 2018 case definition and recognize exceptions to staging and grading.

  • Understand the diagnostic case presentation of peri-implant health versus disease.

  • Self-assess their own continuing education need for incorporating the 2018 AAP system into their college’s clinical practice standards.

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 Professional”, which will provide the information necessary to teach and operate dental ultrasonics, air polishing devises, and implant maintenance guidelines. The textbook was first released in 2023. Lisa has published over 50 peer-review 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.

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