Meet the Speaker!

Angela Plemons Faris, RDH has been a dedicated dental professional for 25 years. After spending 22 years in clinical dental hygiene, she transitioned into full-time dental hygiene education to help shape the next generation of providers. Angela teaches at Collin College Dental Hygiene—the very program she graduated from in 2000—and currently serves as the second-year clinic coordinator. Passionate about advancing periodontal care, she combines real-world experience with practical teaching strategies to equip dental teams with the tools they need for accurate periodontal diagnosis and efficient patient care.

Taking the Stage

Implementing AAP Periodontal Staging & Grading in Daily Patient Care

• Define periodontal staging & grading based on the 2017 classification.
• Understand how to determine a patient's stage and grade.
• Learn to incorporate staging and grading into clinical workflows.
• Improve communication with the team and patients.
• Apply knowledge through case-based learning.