Course Descriptions

DEN 229 - Periodontics III

1 Credit

Various periodontal surgical procedures will be reviewed in this course.Students will learn pre and post-surgical care of periodontal patients, post-surgical
complications, and latest advances in periodontal diagnosis/treatment. Diagnosis and management concepts of various periodontal diseases will be discussed through ‘case studies’ format. Students will participate in periodontal research and write a literature review.

This course is designated as Undergraduate Research (UR). UR courses offer students the opportunity to explore undergraduate research, scholarly inquiry, and/or creative activity pertaining to a particular field. This course’s UR activity amounts to 40% of the course work and final grade.

Prerequisite(s): Earn a minimum grade of C in each of the following: DEN 211, DEN 212, DEN 213, DEN 215, DEN 216, DEN 217, DEN 219

Learning Attributes: UR

Course Learning Outcomes
1. Identify the most current evidence based research on a designated periodontal disease topic through the process of a literature review.
2. Define periodontal surgical procedures used to manage periodontal disease.
3. Describe periodontal emergencies encountered in the practice of dentistry and dental hygiene.
4. Describe the management of periodontal emergencies in the practice of dentistry and dental hygiene.
5. Describe the importance of risk management for periodontal treatment.
6. Describe post surgical treatment for the periodontal patient to include complications.
7. Describe the dental and dental hygiene management of periodontal patients to include innovations in periodontal treatment.

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