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
Classify periodontitis 
Describe normal flora of the mouth vs. dental plaques. 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
Discuss the rationale for periodontal surgery
Discuss types of pockets and methods of pocket elimination
Discuss general and surgical considerations for surgery clients
Describe gingival and osseous surgical techniques

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