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 histologic and clinical features of the healthy periodontium with diseased periodontium. 2. Explain the etiology of gingivitis and periodontitis including oral biofilms and the host response. 3. Analyze assessment data to classify periodontal disease using the 2017 Classification of Periodontal and Peri-implant Diseases and Conditions. 4. Describe the relationship of systemic risk factors, local contributing risk factors, nutrition, and tobacco with gingivitis and periodontitis and systemic health. 5. Use guidelines when planning periodontal treatment sequencing; determine individualized treatment plans that meet the needs of the patient. 6. Integrate knowledge, skills and values 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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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

General Education

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