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DHYG 209 Periodontics

This course will examine the histological and clinical characteristics of healthy and diseased periodontium. Topics will include a discussion of the basic concepts of immunity and inflammation as well as the host response to plaque biofilm. Also included will be the periodontal exam, prognosis, treatment planning, and non-surgical periodontal therapy.

Credits

2

Prerequisite

BIOL 106, DHYG 100, DHYG 102, DHYG 106, and DHYG 111. Pre- or corequisites: CHEM 103 and NUTR 211

Corequisite

DHYG 150 and DHYG 208

Hours Weekly

2 hours weekly