Colgate Oral Health Network
Understanding & Implementing the New AAP Periodontal Staging and Grading System
Danielle Furgeson Erin Shan-Huey Yu Irene Marron-Tarrazzi
Ms. Danielle Furgeson RDH, MS, DHSc, Erin Shan-Huey Yu DDS MS, Irene Marron-Tarrazzi DMD, MS

At the end of 2017, the American Academy of Periodontology released a new classification of Periodontal and Peri-Implant Diseases and Conditions. The objectives of this new classification are two-fold: One to improve clinicians’ understanding and appreciation of disease progression and two to incorporate the presence and control of risk factors in the diagnosis. This 3-part podcast series with provide you with the history on the new classification, explain the new staging and grading system and equally important, provide you with practical tips on in practice application.

Participants will learn:

  • the rationales for the new staging and grading system.
  • the differences between the 1999 and 2017 systems
  • why this new grading system is is important to current practice and patient-centered care
Danielle Furgeson

Ms. Danielle Furgeson RDH, MS, DHSc

At the end of 2017, the American Academy of Periodontology released a new classification of Periodontal and Peri-Implant Diseases and Conditions. The objectives of this new classification are two-fold: One to improve clinicians’ understanding and appreciation of disease progression and two to incorporate the presence and control of risk factors in the diagnosis. This 3-part podcast series with provide you with the history on the new classification, explain the new staging and grading system and equally important, provide you with practical tips on in practice application.

Participants will learn:

  • the rationales for the new staging and grading system.
  • the differences between the 1999 and 2017 systems
  • why this new grading system is is important to current practice and patient-centered care
Erin Shan-Huey Yu

Erin Shan-Huey Yu DDS MS

Danielle Furgeson

Ms. Danielle Furgeson RDH, MS, DHSc

At the end of 2017, the American Academy of Periodontology released a new classification of Periodontal and Peri-Implant Diseases and Conditions. The objectives of this new classification are two-fold: One to improve clinicians’ understanding and appreciation of disease progression and two to incorporate the presence and control of risk factors in the diagnosis. This 3-part podcast series with provide you with the history on the new classification, explain the new staging and grading system and equally important, provide you with practical tips on in practice application.

Participants will learn:

  • the rationales for the new staging and grading system.
  • the differences between the 1999 and 2017 systems
  • why this new grading system is is important to current practice and patient-centered care
Irene Marron-Tarrazzi

Irene Marron-Tarrazzi DMD, MS

Danielle Furgeson

Ms. Danielle Furgeson RDH, MS, DHSc

Danielle Furgeson

Ms. Danielle Furgeson RDH, MS, DHSc

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Danielle (Furgeson) Rulli, RDH, MS, DHSc, is a Clinical Associate Professor of Dentistry at the University of Michigan School of Dentistry, Department of Periodontics & Oral Medicine, Division of Dental Hygiene and is the Director of the Master’s of Science in Dental Hygiene program. Dr. Rulli’s research interests include interprofessional education/collaboration, integrated care, and the non-surgical treatment of periodontal and peri-implant diseases. She is a co-investigator on a number of funded projects researching the integration of oral health and behavioral health. Dr. Rulli was an invited contributor to Oral Health in America: Advances and Challenges, the landmark follow up to the 2000 Surgeon General’s Oral Health in America published by the NIDCR. Dr. Rulli was a subject matter expert for the National Council for Mental Wellbeing and Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration’s toolkit Oral Health, Mental Health and Substance Use: A Framework for Increased Coordination and Integration. She maintains active clinical practice in the Department of Periodontics & Oral Medicine Faculty Practice.

Financial disclosure: Ms. Danielle Furgeson has received an honorarium from Colgate-Palmolive Company.
Erin Shan-Huey Yu

Erin Shan-Huey Yu DDS MS

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Clinical Assistant Professor Dept of Periodontics and Oral Medicine

Dr. Erin Shan-Huey Yu earned her DDS from the School of Dentistry, National Taiwan University, Taipei, Taiwan and then worked at the University Hospital for two years as a General Dentistry Resident. She holds a Master of Science degree in Periodontics and Oral Medicine from the University of Michigan School of Dentistry. Dr. Yu is the recipient of the prestigious award 2018 American Academy of Periodontology Foundation (AAPF) Richard J. Lazzara Award that supported her in 2018-19 continuing including advanced implants training, teaching and research projects. She is also the awardee of the Midwest Society of Periodontology Research Prize and the recipient of the 2018 Ramfjord Award as the outstanding resident in University of Michigan Graduate Periodontics. In 2019, she was selected as the winner of Nevins BioHorizons Fellowship awarded by AAPF. She is also a board certified periodontitis by the American Board of Periodontology. Dr. Yu has been actively involved in classroom and clinical teaching in both pre-doctoral student clinic and graduate periodontics program. She is currently Clinical Assistant Professor in the Department of Periodontics and Oral Medicine at the University of Michigan.

Financial disclosure: Erin Shan-Huey Yu has received an honorarium from Colgate-Palmolive Company.
Irene Marron-Tarrazzi

Irene Marron-Tarrazzi DMD, MS

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Diplomate, American Board of Periodontology

Dr. Marron-Tarrazzi is a Board Certified Periodontist in Miami, FL specializing in dental implants and treatment of periodontal diseases.

Originally from Venezuela, Dr. Marron-Tarrazzi received her dental degree (D.M.D.) in 1996 from Universidad Central de Venezuela, where she graduated in the top five percent of her class. In 2000, Dr. Marron-Tarrazzi completed her post-doctoral training at the University of North Carolina-Chapel Hill where she received her Certificate in Periodontology and Master of Science degree (M.S.). Later in 2003, she earned her D.M.D. from Nova Southeastern University. Since 2004, Dr. Marron-Tarrazzi has been a Diplomate of American Board of Periodontology, this is an honorary distinction amongst the dental community.

She is a visiting Assistant Professor at Nova Southeastern University, College of Dental Medicine, lecturing to pre-doctoral and post-doctoral dental students as well as The University of Florida. Her specialty areas of interest include Periodontal Medicine, Dental Implants and Soft tissue Grafting topics on which she lectures nationally and internationally.

Her active participation in national and international dental societies includes Florida Dental Association, American Dental Association, South Florida District Dental Association, Pierre Fauchard Academy, American Academy of Periodontology, American Board of Periodontology and the International Team for Implantology (ITI).

Dr. Marron-Tarrazzi was the president of the South Florida District Dental Association and Greater Miami Dental Association. She is currently is the Florida Representative for the American Dental Association, New Dentist Committee, a consultant to the Government Action Committee of the Florida Dental Association and an ITI Study Club Director.

She is fluent in English and Spanish. When she is not at the office enjoys spending time with her husband and two children. She loves reading, traveling and discovering new flavors of the local cuisine.

Financial disclosure: Irene Marron-Tarrazzi has received an honorarium from Colgate-Palmolive Company.
Language: EnglishStart date: April 6, 2020Expiration date: April 6, 2023