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2011-2012 Catalog 
    
2011-2012 Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

DH 190 - Periodontology


Credit Hours: 2

This course will focus on the study of normal and diseased periodontium including the structural, functional and environmental factors affecting these tissues. Emphasis will be placed on etiology, risk factors, pathogenesis, treatment modalities and therapeutic and preventive periodontics in a clinical setting. Students will receive a sound foundation in the biological aspects of periodontal disease including immune system dysfunction, the dental hygiene treatment plan, classification of periodontal diseases and periodontal treatment modalities. At the conclusion of this course, the student should fully understand the evidence- based nature of periodontal diseases and the role of the dental hygienist as a periodontal co-therapist in the prevention, treatment and maintenance of the periodontal patient. Minimum passing grade is “C-.”
Prerequisites: All required first-semester courses in the Dental Hygiene curriculum must be passed.
Corequisites: All required second-semester courses in the Dental Hygiene curriculum.
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