DHG 126 : Periodontology
This course is a study of the pathology of periodontal disease and the philosophy of periodontal treatments, including both surgical and non-surgical therapy procedures. The course focuses on the etiology, epidemiology, pathogenesis, methods of assessment, diagnosis, and classification of periodontal disease. The course emphasizes the relationship between periodontal health and systemic health and risk factors. Prerequisite: Open to DHG students only. Three lecture hours per week. Instructional Support Fee applies.
Course Outcomes
Upon successful completion of this course, student will be able to:
1. Analyze the influences that drugs taken for non-dental purposes may have on a proposed treatment plan and be able to modify the treatment plan accordingly.
2. Communicate with patients about their drug therapy in a competent and professional manner.
3. Evaluate the therapeutic agents used in the routine practice of clinical dentistry and be able to provide the patient with appropriate instructions for compliance.
4. Describe where to obtain information about a drug that the student is not familiar with and will be able to evaluate the information accurately