DENH 245 Periodontics 2*

The student will study the treatment of moderate to advanced periodontal disease. The course will review occlusion, TMJ disorders and restorative effects on the periodontium. Other topics developed are periodontal surgery, dental implants, maintenance modalities, periodontal emergencies and a discussion of current periodontal research articles. Students will be required to shadow a periodontal specialty office to observe patient care and treatment.

Credits

3 Credits

DENH 245Periodontics 2*

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I. General Information

Department

II. Course Specification

Credit Hours Narrative

3 Credits

III. Catalog Course Description

The student will study the treatment of moderate to advanced periodontal disease. The course will review occlusion, TMJ disorders and restorative effects on the periodontium. Other topics developed are periodontal surgery, dental implants, maintenance modalities, periodontal emergencies and a discussion of current periodontal research articles. Students will be required to shadow a periodontal specialty office to observe patient care and treatment.

IV. Student Learning Outcomes

Upon completion of this course, a student will be able to:

• Describe the epidemiology and risk factors associated with periodontal diseases
• Explain the etiology and immunopathology of periodontal diseases
• Demonstrate critical thinking skills when determining the need for periodontal therapies in a patient’s overall dental hygiene care plan
• Develop periodontal prognosis based on understanding factors that affect therapeutic outcomes and develop an individual tooth and total dentition prognosis
• Understanding and recommending appropriate periodontal therapies
• Develop and understand importance of the re-evaluation and maintenance appointments in periodontal therapy
• Successfully demonstrate knowledge and classification of periodontal health and disease

V. Topical Outline (Course Content)

VI. Delivery Methodologies