DEN 124 Periodontology

Lecture: 2 Lab: 0 Clinic: 0 Credits: 2

This course provides an in-depth study of the periodontium, periodontal pathology, periodontal monitoring, and the principles of periodontal therapy. Topics include periodontal anatomy and a study of the etiology, classification, and treatment modalities of periodontal diseases. Upon completion, students should be able to describe, compare, and contrast techniques involved in periodontal/maintenance therapy, as well as patient care management.

Pre-requisite(s): DEN 110.
Course is typically offered in Spring.
Course has transfer restrictions - No DEN courses will be transferred in unless student has earned a Dental Assisting Diploma.

Student Learning Outcomes (SLOs)
At the completion of the course, the students should be able to do the following:

Clinically and histologically, distinguish between healthy and diseased periodontal tissues.
Distinguish the factors that affect the prevalence and severity of periodontal disease.
Detail the pathways and characteristics of inflammation in connective tissue, alveolar bone, and the periodontal ligament.
Distinguish between the clinical, radiographic, microbiologic, and histopathologic features of various gingival and periodontal diseases and their etiology.