Periodontics

(2 Credits)

This course presents to dental hygiene students the theoretical and practical study of the various concepts and methods used in describing, preventing, and controlling periodontal disease. Assessment, etiology, pathology, the histopathology and role of inflammation in periodontal disease, as well as the classifications of periodontal diseases. (Prerequisites: Principles of Dental Hygiene I Lecture and Clinic; Co-requisite: Principles of Dental Hygiene II Lecture and Clinic) (Spring, Summer-FTRK only)