Advanced Assessment and Management of Periodontal Diseases.

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Semester course; 4 seminar and 2 clinic hours. 4 credits. May be repeated. Designed to present periodontal literature from early classic articles to current publications pertaining to the scientific basis of periodontal diagnosis, etiology, epidemiology, pathogenesis, prognosis, and indications for and expected outcomes of periodontal therapies. Emphasis is placed on the interpretation of medical and dental histories, radiographic and clinical findings, prognosis, treatment planning, and nonsurgical and surgical techniques utilized for the management of periodontal diseases. Graded as Pass/Fail.