Periodontal and Endodontic Therapy. 1.5 Credit Hour

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During DIPC 6003 (Periodontal and Endodontic Therapy), second year dental students acquire knowledge and skills needed for management of patients with gingival and periodontal diseases encountered by dentists in general practice. In the periodontics component, students learn how to conduct a comprehensive examination of the periodontium and how to chart findings in AxiUm (the clinical database). Students learn and practice skills necessary for performing and assessing non-surgical periodontal therapy for patients with plaque-induced gingivitis and patients with slight to moderate chronic periodontitis. Techniques for preventing periodontal disease and maintaining periodontal health are emphasized. In the endodontics component, students learn basic concepts of prevention, diagnosis and management of diseases of the pulp and related diseases of the periradicular tissues. In preclinical labs, students practice the technique skills necessary to perform successful root canal treatment for uncomplicated single and multi-rooted teeth. Students also learn diagnosis of pulpal and periapical disease, root canal system anatomy, coronal access technique, root canal instrumentation and obturation. Successful completion of all DS I courses is required to enroll in this course.