PerioCalc vs dc Learning
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
PerioCalc
This educational tool assists dental students and professionals in understanding and applying the latest periodontal classification guidelines for staging and grading periodontitis and peri-implantitis. It offers instant results for case-based learning, focusing on the 2018 Classification.
- Periodontal classification learning
- Staging and grading of periodontitis
- Peri-implantitis classification
- Case-based learning tool
- Instant results
- Based on 2018 Classification
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Learn how to implement the new Periodontal Classification including staging and grading. The PerioCalc is an educational periodontal classification calculator that helps dental students and dentists understand what data to consider and how to use these for staging and grading of periodontitis and peri-implantitis consistent with the latest periodontal classification guidelines. The calculator is brief and efficient and provides an opportunity for case-based learning. Staging and grading is based on the 2018 Classification and results are returned instantly after data input. IMPORTANT NOTE: This calculator is an educational tool and should not be used for patient care, medical decisions or to substitute physician diagnosis.
dc Learning
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Welcome to dc Learning! This is your go-to app for learning anytime, anywhere. Dentalcorp is North America’s leading dental support organization, and dc Learning brings education right to your fingertips. Designed for the dentists and clinicians across our network, the app makes it easy to learn on the go, join virtual seminars, and keep building the skills that support exceptional patient care. dc Learning is organized into two main learning areas: clinical education and business learning. As part of our network, you’ll have access to high-quality courses, including continuing education credit opportunities. Our offered courses support both operational excellence and professional development. Whether you’re sharpening clinical expertise or strengthening business skills, dc Learning is here to support your growth at every stage of your career. With dc Learning, courses are always at your fingertips. Connect with peers, engage with your community, download content for offline learning, track your progress, explore new opportunities, and join virtual sessions with ease. Knowledge is always within reach, wherever your learning takes you.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: dc Learning at every 2 weeks against PerioCalc's every 3 months. PerioCalc's advantage is iOS requirement (14.0 vs 16.0). On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.
Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
PerioCalc ships an update every 3 months, dc Learning every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 17, 2026 and October 10, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | PerioCalc | dc Learning |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 5.0 (6 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 6 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | Every 2 weeks — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 14.0 — better | 16.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 22 MB | 157 MB |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey | Dentalcorp |
In-app purchases
PerioCalc
No in-app purchases
dc Learning
No in-app purchases
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