Version: 3/20/2019 2
Additional Course Information
Topical Outline: Each offering of this course must include the following topics (be sure to include information regarding lab,
practicum, and clinical or other non-lecture instruction).
I. THE PERIODONTIUM
A. Tissues of the Periodontium in Health
B. Microscopic Anatomy of the Periodontium
II. PATHOGENESIS AND ETIOLOGY
A. Pathogenesis of Periodontal Disease
B. Introduction to Etiology
C. Bacterial Etiologic Factors
D. Host Response
E. Systemic Risk Factors
F. Local Environmental Risk Factors
III. DISEASES OF THE PERIODONTIUM
A. Classification of Periodontal Diseases and Conditions
B. Gingival Diseases
C. Periodontitis
IV. ASSESSMENT AND PLANNING FOR THERAPY
A. Impact of the Medical History on Periodontal Therapy
B. Clinical Periodontal Assessment
C. Radiographic Analysis
D. Decision Making and Treatment Planning
E. Evidence-Based Approach to Periodontal Care
V. IMPLEMENTATION OF THERAPY
A. Compliance/Communication
B. Diet and Nutritional Counseling for Periodontal Disease
C. Nonsurgical Periodontal Therapy
D. Patient's Role in Nonsurgical Therapy
E. Periodontal Surgical Procedures
F. Periodontal Maintenance
G. Maintenance of the Dental Implant Patient
H. Periodontal Emergencies
Course Learning Outcomes:
Learning Outcomes – Upon successful completion of this course, students will:
1. Contrast normal and abnormal periodontium.
2. Analyze the etiology and pathology of
periodontal diseases including treatment
modalities used for therapy and prevention.
3. Interpret periodontal assessment data and
develop a dental hygiene treatment plan.
