DHYG 207 - Periodontology

Institution:

Hudson Valley Community College

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Description:

Fall This course covers coordination of dental and oral anatomy, histology, physiology,microbiology of plaque, pathology of periodontal disease with clinical application and the rationale of periodontal therapy. The goal of this course is to develop within students the ability to recognize and participate in the treatment of periodontal disease. Upon completion of the course, students should be able to readily differentiate between a healthy and a diseased periodontium and understand the etiology and pathogenesis of periodontal condition. In addition, students should be able to establish a sequential treatment plan and understand the rationale behind the treatment modalities employed in the treatment of various periodontal disease entities. Open only to matriculated Dental Hygiene students. Prerequisites: BIOL 135, Oral Histology & Embryology; BIOL 205, Microbiology; DHYG 121, Clinical Dental Hygiene I. Corequisites: DHYG 206, Pathology; DHYG 231, Clinical Dental Hygiene II.

Credits:

2.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.hvcc.edu

Phone Number:

(518) 629-4822

Regional Accreditation:

Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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