DHYG 346 Periodontology II

2 credits

This course builds on DHYG 246 Periodontology I. The focus along the health/disease continuum shifts toward basic concepts of disease at the cellular level. The study of periodontics is broadened to include common periodontal pathologies and their microbiological basis.

Prerequisites: All Quarter 4 DHYG BAS courses

Corequisites: All Quarter 5 DHYG BAS courses

Course Outcomes
Upon successful completion of this course students will be able to:

Explain basic concepts and principles of periodontal pathology and list the major bacteria associated with periodontitis
Explain the major components of the immune system and the differences between innate immunity and adaptive immunity
Describe the periodontium and classify periodontitis
Describe normal flora of the mouth versus dental plaque versus bacteria associated with disease
Describe the different antimicrobial/antibiotic agents used to treat periodontitis
Explain substantivity as it relates to antimicrobial agents
Explain the differences between first-generation agents and second-generation agents
Explain the need for periodontal maintenance therapy

Program Outcomes
This course teaches to the following program outcome:

be prepared to successfully complete all licensing exams required to practice in Washington State and obtain an entry-level position as a dental hygienist

Total Hours: 20 Theory (Lecture) Hours: 20