Classification of Periodontal and Peri-Implant Diseases and conditions

Dr. Hassanpour graduated from the University of Toronto in 2008 with a degree in Cellular and Molecular Biology (HBSc). In 2010, Dr. Hassanpour entered the Doctor of Dental Surgery program at the Faculty of Dentistry, University of Toronto. Dr. Hassanpour entered the Periodontology Speciality program in 2014 and earned  his speciality training and degree in Periodontics (MSc Perio) at the University of Toronto in 2017. Dr. Hassanpour is a licensed periodontal specialist and a boardcertified periodontist. He has a practice limited to Periodontology in North York and is a part time clinical instructor at the University of Toronto’s Graduate  Clinic. Dr. Hassanpour is currently serving as the past-president of the Toronto Central Dental Society, is a ODA general council member and is an executive on the Ontario Society of Periodontology.

Dr. Ryan Schure earned his Doctor of Dental Surgery degree from the University of Toronto in 2010. He went on to complete his Master of Science degree with advanced training in periodontology and implant surgery at the University of Toronto. His research on the relationships between cardiovascular diseases and periodontal diseases has been published and presented at international meetings. Dr. Schure is a Fellow of the Royal College of Dentists of Canada and a Diplomate of the International Congress of Oral Implantologists. He is currently on the executive of the North Toronto Dental Society and Alpha Omega Dental Society. He continues to maintain strong affiliation to the University of Toronto as an Associate in Dentistry, where he contributes to the clinical and didactic training of undergraduate and graduate dental.

Putting the new classification system into practice

A classification scheme for periodontal and peri-implant diseases is necessary for clinicians to properly diagnose and treat patients as well as for researchers to investigate etiology, pathogenesis, natural history, and treatment of the diseases and conditions. The previous (1999) classification system has been widely utilized for the past twenty years, but since this was developed, substantial new information has emerged about these conditions and diseases. The analysis of this evidence has prompted the development of a new classification framework for periodontitis. This 3-hour lecture-based course will review the proceedings of the World Workshop on the Classification of Periodontal and Peri-implant Diseases and Conditions from 2017, where the former classification was revised and expanded. The diagnosis of gingival health, gingivitis, periodontitis, peri-implant diseases, and other conditions affecting the periodontist using the new classification system will be reviewed using cases and allowing clinicians to implement this into their practice immediately.