Periodontology

Catalog description

Students review anatomy and histology of periodontal structures in health and disease. Students identify the etiologies, host response, histopathology and classifications, of periodontal diseases including local, systemic and parafunctional factors. Students explore the dental hygienist's role in prevention and intervention using dental laser and other nonsurgical periodontal therapies. Students correlate theory to practice in the lab and clinic safely practicing laser and other nonsurgical periodontal protocols and application techniques using the dental hygiene process of care. Students examine legal, ethical and evidence based applications of nonsurgical periodontal therapies, principles of laser physics, and indications and contraindications for the use of dental lasers and other nonsurgical periodontal therapies. Students develop evidence-based treatment plans or recommendations for referral of selected cases. Prerequisite: Completion of DHYG 1420.