DEH 4607 ADVANCED PERIODONTICS 4 credits

Prerequisite: DEH 3814 and admission to the Dental Hygiene BAS program or permission of the Dean. This course will expand on the student’s existing knowledge of current concepts in etiology, risk factors, assessment, treatment planning, implementation and evaluation of contemporary treatment modalities and maintenance therapy. The interrelationship of periodontal treatment with other dental specialties will be discussed along with an investigation of the periodontal literature. Emphasis will be placed on the dental hygienist’s role in periodontal therapy. 60 contact hours or equivalent.