Acquaint the dental hygiene student with the fundamentals of Periodontology. Topics include the basics of the epidemiology, anatomy, physiology, neurology, immunology, lymphatics, and hematology of the periodontium. Provide an in-depth analysis of the new classification of periodontitis characterized by a multidimensional staging and grading system. Survey the diseases and disorders of the periodontium and the surgical and non-surgical therapies. Experience autonomous decision making of evidence-based treatment planning and case management. Emphasize the role of the dental hygienist as a periodontal c0-therapist in the recognition, treatment, and prevention of periodontal diseases.
Prerequisites
DHG106