07-311 Periodontics I

Periodontal anatomy. Physiology/etiology of periodontal diseases. Clinical, histopathogenesis of gingivitis/periodontitis. Role of genetics, tobacco use and systemic preventative/therapeutic procedures associated with diagnosis, prognosis, treatment and initial phase of periodontal therapy.  (2 lecture hours.)

Credits

1

Prerequisite

Dental Hygiene major. Completion of 07-302, 07-305, 07-312, 07-335, 07-345 with a minimum of "C."