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.
Hours Weekly
2 hours weekly
Course Objectives
- Compare and contrast the microscopic, histologic, clinical, and radiographic features of the healthy and diseased periodontium.
- List, describe, and differentiate the various periodontal diseases and conditions as classified by the American Academy of Periodontology in 1989 and 199
- Describe systemic and non-systemic factors that cause, modify, or contribute to the development of periodontal disease.
- Describe the local and etiological risk factors for periodontitis and the relationship of oral biofilms to periodontal infections.
- Identify and recite the species of bacteria associated with periodontal health and disease.
- Interpret the basic concepts of host response to immunity and inflammation in relationship to periodontal disease and progression.
- Discuss the link between nutrition, tobacco, and periodontal disease.
- List and describe the components of a comprehensive periodontal assessment, treatment, and maintenance plan for patients.
- Demonstrate the use of adjunct chemical agents and host modulation therapy for periodontal disease treatment.
- Summarize the surgical and non-surgical periodontal therapy concepts used for periodontal treatment.
- Demonstrate accurate documentation and insurance reporting of periodontal care and descriptions.
- Analyze and complete a comprehensive periodontal case study and a tobacco cessation patient project.
Course Objectives
- Compare and contrast the microscopic, histologic, clinical, and radiographic features of the healthy and diseased periodontium.
This objective is a course Goal Only
Learning Activity Artifact
Program Goal(s)
Degree: Dental Hygiene - A.A.S. Degree (Career)
3. Treat a variety of patients effectively utilizing safe dental practices and infection control practices.
- List, describe, and differentiate the various periodontal diseases and conditions as classified by the American Academy of Periodontology in 1989 and 199
This objective is a course Goal Only
Learning Activity Artifact
Program Goal(s)
Degree: Dental Hygiene - A.A.S. Degree (Career)
3. Treat a variety of patients effectively utilizing safe dental practices and infection control practices.
- Describe systemic and non-systemic factors that cause, modify, or contribute to the development of periodontal disease.
This objective is a course Goal Only
Program Goal(s)
Degree: Dental Hygiene - A.A.S. Degree (Career)
1. Utilize the dental hygiene process of care (assessment, planning, implementation of instrumentation, and evaluation) to treat a variety of patients using knowledge of instrumentation and radiology.
- Describe the local and etiological risk factors for periodontitis and the relationship of oral biofilms to periodontal infections.
This objective is a course Goal Only
Learning Activity Artifact
Program Goal(s)
Degree: Dental Hygiene - A.A.S. Degree (Career)
1. Utilize the dental hygiene process of care (assessment, planning, implementation of instrumentation, and evaluation) to treat a variety of patients using knowledge of instrumentation and radiology.
- Identify and recite the species of bacteria associated with periodontal health and disease.
This objective is a course Goal Only
Learning Activity Artifact
Program Goal(s)
Degree: Dental Hygiene - A.A.S. Degree (Career)
3. Treat a variety of patients effectively utilizing safe dental practices and infection control practices.
- Interpret the basic concepts of host response to immunity and inflammation in relationship to periodontal disease and progression.
This objective is a course Goal Only
Learning Activity Artifact
Program Goal(s)
Degree: Dental Hygiene - A.A.S. Degree (Career)
3. Treat a variety of patients effectively utilizing safe dental practices and infection control practices.
- Discuss the link between nutrition, tobacco, and periodontal disease.
This objective is a course Goal Only
Program Goal(s)
Degree: Dental Hygiene - A.A.S. Degree (Career)
1. Utilize the dental hygiene process of care (assessment, planning, implementation of instrumentation, and evaluation) to treat a variety of patients using knowledge of instrumentation and radiology.
- List and describe the components of a comprehensive periodontal assessment, treatment, and maintenance plan for patients.
This objective is a course Goal Only
Program Goal(s)
Degree: Dental Hygiene - A.A.S. Degree (Career)
1. Utilize the dental hygiene process of care (assessment, planning, implementation of instrumentation, and evaluation) to treat a variety of patients using knowledge of instrumentation and radiology.
- Demonstrate the use of adjunct chemical agents and host modulation therapy for periodontal disease treatment.
This objective is a course Goal Only
Program Goal(s)
Degree: Dental Hygiene - A.A.S. Degree (Career)
1. Utilize the dental hygiene process of care (assessment, planning, implementation of instrumentation, and evaluation) to treat a variety of patients using knowledge of instrumentation and radiology.
- Summarize the surgical and non-surgical periodontal therapy concepts used for periodontal treatment.
This objective is a course Goal Only
Learning Activity Artifact
Program Goal(s)
Degree: Dental Hygiene - A.A.S. Degree (Career)
1. Utilize the dental hygiene process of care (assessment, planning, implementation of instrumentation, and evaluation) to treat a variety of patients using knowledge of instrumentation and radiology.
- Demonstrate accurate documentation and insurance reporting of periodontal care and descriptions.
This objective is a course Goal Only
Learning Activity Artifact
Program Goal(s)
Degree: Dental Hygiene - A.A.S. Degree (Career)
1. Utilize the dental hygiene process of care (assessment, planning, implementation of instrumentation, and evaluation) to treat a variety of patients using knowledge of instrumentation and radiology.
- Analyze and complete a comprehensive periodontal case study and a tobacco cessation patient project.
This objective is a course Goal Only
Program Goal(s)
Degree: Dental Hygiene - A.A.S. Degree (Career)
3. Treat a variety of patients effectively utilizing safe dental practices and infection control practices.