Introduction - Periodontal Screening and Recording (ce617)

Periodontal Screening and Recording: Its Use When Detecting Periodontal Disease

COURSE NUMBER: 617

Tanya Villalpando Mitchell, RDH, MS

Credit Hours:

1 Hour(s)

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Periodontal Screening and Recording (PSR) is a rapid and inexpensive method of screening patients to decide if a more comprehensive assessment is necessary. After taking Periodontal Screening and Recording: Its Use When Detecting Periodonta...

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Overview

Periodontal Screening and Recording (PSR) is a rapid and inexpensive method of screening patients to decide if a more comprehensive assessment is necessary. After taking Periodontal Screening and Recording: Its Use When Detecting Periodontal Disease, the participant will be able to explain the benefits of the PSR system, use the PSR system in a clinical setting, interpret a patient’s PSR score, identify who should be assessed with a more comprehensive periodontal exam and discuss the PSR system with patients.


A complete periodontal assessment includes a thorough review of the patient's medical and dental histories, as well as the recording of gingival findings including probing depths, clinical attachment levels, tooth mobility and position, furcation involvement, bleeding on probing, occlusal relationships, and bone levels6


It is important the dentist or dental hygienist monitor and evaluate a patient's periodontal status on a regular basis. Periodontal diseases are the leading cause of tooth loss in adults.1 The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention reports 47.2% of adults in the United States have a form of periodontal disease. The rate increases to 70.1% for those Americans age 65 and older.9 A 2012 study by Eke et al. found periodontal disease to be more common in men than in women and in adults who had not completed high school.10 Every oral examination should include an evaluation of the periodontium. The ultimate goal of the periodontal assessment is to identify and classify periodontal disease.3 Although the Periodontal Screening and Recording® (PSR) is not intended to replace a full mouth probing and recording of findings, it is a rapid method of screening patients to decide if a more comprehensive assessment is necessary. The dentist or dental hygienist must decide, upon completion and documentation of their patient’s PSR scores, whether the patient should receive a full periodontal examination. This would result in the patient’s classification of periodontal disease characterized by the staging and grading system as recommended by the American Academy of Periodontology (AAP).15

  • Intended Audience:

    Dental Assistant Students, Dental Assistants, Dental Hygiene Students, Dental Hygienists, Dental Students, Dentists

  • Date Course Online:

    Jun 4, 2020

  • Last Revision Date:

    NA

  • Course Expiration Date:

    Jun 3, 2023

  • Cost:

    Free

  • Method:

    Self-instructional

  • AGD Subject Code(s):

    490

Learning Objectives

Upon completion of this course, the dental professional should be able to:


  • Explain the benefits of the PSR system.
  • Use the PSR system in a clinical setting.
  • Interpret a patient’s PSR score.
  • Identify who should be assessed with a more comprehensive periodontal exam.
  • Discuss the PSR system with patients.

Disclaimers

  • P&G is providing these resource materials to dental professionals. We do not own this content nor are we responsible for any material herein.
  • Participants must always be aware of the hazards of using limited knowledge in integrating new techniques or procedures into their practice. Only sound evidence-based dentistry should be used in patient therapy.

Note:  Registration is required to take test.

Author(s)

Conflict of Interest Disclosure Statement

  • The author reports no conflicts of interest associated with this course.
Tanya Villalpando Mitchell

Tanya Villalpando Mitchell

RDH, MS

Ms. Mitchell is Professor and Director, Graduate Studies at the University of Missouri Kansas City School of Dentistry, Division of Dental Hygiene. She is a member of the American Dental Hygienists’ Association and the American Dental ...

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