Becoming proficient at identifying and classifying periodontal disease in patients can be one of the most gratifying goals a restorative dentist can achieve. Current and thorough awareness in this area helps a doctor communicate with periodontal specialists, drive practice production, improve clinical outcomes, and most of all contribute to a higher standard of care for patients. In this course, periodontist Dr. Mark Sutor explains the classification system designed by the American Academy of Periodontology (AAP) and how to put it to use in practice.

This lesson is part of a four-part course on diagnosing perio conditions in the Restorative Practice– available to members of Spear Education. Watch this lesson and think about how ready your practice could be when you sign up for a membership.