Catalog 2016-2017 
    
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Catalog 2016-2017 [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

DHYG 229 Pathology III

2 credits
Disease aspects of the health/disease continuum are further explored through the continuing study of Oral Pathology and periodontics. Advanced concepts of immunology are presented. Case studies help students prepare for their presentations of clinical cases in the spring quarter.

Prerequisites: DHYG 212 , DHYG 213 , DHYG 214 , DHYG 215 , DHYG 219 .

Corequisites: DHYG 222 , DHYG 223 , DHYG 224 , DHYG 225 .

Quarters Offered: Winter

Student Outcomes/Competencies:
Upon successful completion of this course students will be able to:

  • Recognize specific soft and hard tissue pathologies of the orofacial region
  • Explain methods for detecting and recording hard tissue pathological observations
  • Recognize pathologies of the teeth and periodontium
  • Demonstrate specific periodontal therapies, including their techniques, applications, and limitations
  • Compile five peer reviewed research articles on a current pathology periodontal subject in preparation for a ten page research paper spring quarter