May 31, 2026  
2025-2026 University Catalog 
    
2025-2026 University Catalog

PER 506-4 Current Literature VIII


Credits: 1
Review of selected periodic current publications from a variety of professional peer reviewed journals will be conducted to enable the second-year periodontal resident to integrate the most current knowledge of the Specialty of Periodontics into his/her daily clinical practice. The second-year resident will be expected to demonstrate an understanding level progressing to an in-depth level of knowledge of scientific writing and analysis, as well as nurturing the significance of evidence-based literature. The goal of this course is also to enable the periodontal resident to demonstrate in-depth knowledge of the current literature to ensure a greater success rate of residents becoming Diplomates of the American Board of Periodontology.

Graded: Pass/No pass
May be taken only once for credit