PER 712 Principles of Periodontology II

Credits: 1 to 2
Principles of Periodontology II is the third of three courses designed for the first-year dental student. This course will expand the student’s understanding of periodontal diseases with a focus on periodontitis and its treatment. It covers risk factors for periodontitis (smoking, diabetes, genetics, occlusion), prognosis, adjunctive initial periodontal therapy treatment options (occlusal therapy, chemotherapeutics, minor tooth movement), evaluation of initial therapy, periodontal maintenance, endodontic-periodontic relationships, orthodontic-periodontic relationships, treatment of acute periodontal conditions, patient motivation and compliance, multidisciplinary treatment planning. This prepares the student to develop a comprehensive treatment plan for the initial therapy of both gingivitis and periodontitis patients.

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