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September 17, 2025Journal of PeriodontologyOpen Access

Evaluating diagnostic accuracy and consistency in applying the 2017 periodontal classification among dental professionals

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ABArwa BadahdahABArwa A. BanjarAJAmal Jamjoom

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Overview

Study assesses diagnostic accuracy and consistency in applying the 2017 periodontal classification among periodontists and dental interns, highlighting educational needs.

Key Points

  • Periodontists demonstrated the highest diagnostic accuracy at 92% for periodontitis cases.
  • Inter-rater reliability ranged from fair to moderate, indicating variability in consensus among dental professionals.
  • Interns showed the highest rates of underestimation in staging and grading periodontal disease severity.
  • The study highlights the importance of structured calibration and ongoing education for improving diagnostic consistency.

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Badahdah et al. (2025) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/68d42f56713b0b5dfea703c7https://doi.org/10.1002/jper.70011
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