Periodontics (HYG 204)

Term: 2011-2012 Fall Term

Faculty

Cheryl L BosiljevacShow MyInfo popup for Cheryl L Bosiljevac

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Schedule

Mon, 12:30 PM - 3:30 PM (8/17/2011 - 12/14/2011) Location: OFF HYG
Wed, 12:30 PM - 3:30 PM (8/17/2011 - 12/14/2011) Location: OFF HYG

Description

This course provides the dental hygiene student with an in-depth study of periodontal disease including the inflammatory process and its relationship to the pathogenesis of periodontal disease; identification of etiological factors; classification of periodontal disease following a complete periodontal assessment; recognition of gingival conditions and risk assessment; description of periodontal surgical procedures; the recognition of periodontal emergencies; and the effectiveness of plaque control and nonsurgical periodontal therapy.