DHYG 3540 - Periodontology

Institution:

Utah Tech University

Subject:

Dental Hygiene

Description:

Principles of periodontology involving assessment, etiology, risk factors, and classification of periodontal and peri-implant diseases and conditions and basic treatment planning. **COURSE LEARNING OUTCOMES (CLOs) At the successful conclusion of this course, students will be able to: 1. Compare and contrast histological and clinical features of the healthy periodontium with the diseased periodontium 2. Explain the etiology of gingivitis, periodontitis, and peri-implant diseases and conditions including oral biofilms and the host response. 3. Describe the relationship of systemic and local risk factors with periodontal diseases. 4. Analyze assessment data to classify periodontal and peri-implant diseases and conditions disease using the 2017 classification. 5. Apply knowledge and critical thinking to determine individualized treatment plans that meet the needs of the patient. 6. Integrate knowledge of periodontology with the clinical practice of dental hygiene. This is a Hybrid course. Course fee required. Prerequisites: Admission to the Utah Tech University Dental Hygiene program. SP

Credits:

3.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Additional Information:

Historical Version(s):

08/22/2006 - 08/14/2020 

Institution Website:

www.utahtech.edu/

Phone Number:

(435) 652-7500

Regional Accreditation:

Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities

Calendar System:

Semester

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