Syllabus Information |
Winter 2025
Nov 23,2024 |
|
 |
||
 | Use this page to maintain syllabus information, learning objectives, required materials, and technical requirements for the course. |
| DH 271 - Periodontology 2 |
|---|
|
Associated Term:
Winter 2025
Learning Objectives: Upon successful completion of this course, the student will be able to: 1. Describe and discuss t he effects of restorative dentistry to the periodontium 2. Describe and identify periodontal emergencies, assessment procedures, and treatment 3. Define the role of the dental hygienist in detection of occlusal abnormalities and jaw dysfunction 4. Discuss and explain temporomandibular joint disorders and treatment for these conditions 5. Discuss the systemic risk factors that affect and amplify periodontal conditions and treatment modifications, including interprofessional collaboration 6. Describe the effect of cardiovascular disease, endocrine disturbances, infectious diseases, dermatologic diseases, oral cancer blood dyscrasias, and tobacco use on periodontal disease 7. Explain and describe periodontal surgeries for periodontal defects 8. Understand peri-implant health and diseases and the clinical guidelines for maintenance of patients with dental implants 9. Describe and select appropriate assessment and supportive periodontal procedures for implant patients 10. Discuss the rationale, goals and procedures for gingival curettage 11. Discuss the rationale, goals and procedures for Laser Assisted Periodontal Therapy and describe other procedures performed with a diode laser for other oral conditions 12. Recognize the common forms of periodontal diseases that affect the pediatric patient 13. Describe newer treatment modalities in the periodontal field: Perioscopy, computerized risk assessments, automated probing systems, oral mucosa! examining devices for detecting oral cancer, and oral DNA testing 14. Evaluate and select periodontal research that supports periodontal procedures performed by dental hygienists 15. Define Evidence-Based dental literature and understand foundational elements of evidence- based practice Required Materials: Technical Requirements: |
| Return to Previous | New Search |
|