DNHY 1210 - Periodontics

Credit Hours: 3.00

Objectives:

1. Identify the parts of the gingiva.
2. Compare healthy and unhealthy gingiva.
3. Identify the parts of the periodontal ligament.
4. Identify the cementum.
5. Identify the alveolar bone.

Outcome 2: Upon completion of this course, students will be able to assess abnormal tissues of the periodontium.

​Objectives:

1. Explain tissue changes, bacterial distribution, and clinical presentation of gingivitis.
2. Explain the etiology of gingivitis
3. Explain the etiology of periodontitis.
4. Explain tissue changes, bacterial distribution, clinical presentation, and radiographic appearance of periodontal disease.

Outcome 3: Upon completion of this course, students will be able to explain the components of a comprehensive periodontal examination.

​Objectives:

1. List the instruments used for a periodontal examination.
2. Explain the technique for the use of the periodontal probe.
3. Explain how the procedure for the comprehensive examination is described to the patient.

Outcome 4: Upon completion of this course, students will be able to explain types of dental indices.

​Objectives:

1. Define key terms related to dental indices.
2. Define key terms related to scoring methods.
3. Summarize purposes for a variety of dental indices.
4. List common dental indices.

Outcome 5: Upon completion of this course, students will be able to summarize a patient’s periodontal health.

​Objectives:

1. Explain the steps in conducting a periodontal examination.
2. Explain how a periodontal treatment plan is formulated.
3. Explain patient periodontal staging and grading.
4. Classify a patient’s periodontal health

Outcome 6: Upon completion of this course, students will be able to identify a patient’s periodontal needs.

​Objectives:

1. Identify patient specific self-care techniques to improve/maintain periodontal health.
2. Identify appropriate oral self-care techniques to improve/maintain patient’s periodontal health.

• Communication: The graduate can communicate effectively for the intended purpose and audience.
• Critical Thinking: The graduate can make informed decisions after analyzing information or evidence related to the issue.
• Global Literacy: The graduate can analyze human behavior or experiences through cultural, social, political, or economic perspectives.
• Information Literacy: The graduate can responsibly use information gathered from a variety of formats in order to complete a task.
• Quantitative Reasoning: The graduate can apply quantitative methods or evidence to solve problems or make judgments.
• Scientific Literacy: The graduate can produce or interpret scientific information presented in a variety of formats.

2: Clinical Features of Gingiva

3: Gingival Diseases; Periodontal Health

4: Incidence, Prevalence, & Etiology of Periodontal Diseases

5: Classification of Periodontal Diseases

6: Oral Bioflim

7: Immunity & Inflammation

8: Immunity & Inflammation - Systemic Diseases

9: Factors Contribuing to Periodontal Disease

10: Patient Assessment, Periodontal Diagnosis & Prognosis

11: Dental Hygiene Care Plan; Non-Surgical & Surgical Treatment Plans

12: Surgical Treatment Plans

13: Management of Oral Implantology

14: Pharmacotherapeutic Agents

15: Comprehensive Periodontal Management

16: Maintenance of Periodontal Disease; Referral Process