DHYG 405 Introduction to Periodontology II (2 credits)
Prerequisite Current enrollment in Bachelor of Applied Science in Dental Hygiene program.
Course Description
Second in a series of three periodontology courses, DHYG 325, 405 and 415, providing the dental hygienist information on recognition and therapy of periodontal diseases. Content includes non-surgical periodontal therapy, root morphology, and the associated complications and variations to treatment.
Course Content
1. Periodontal therapy and treatment planning
2. Ultrasonic and sonic instrumentation
3. Air polisher
4. Periodontal maintenance
5. Periodontal adjunctive therapies
6. Root morphology and periodontal instrumentation
Student Outcomes
1. Review of treatment for plaque associated gingivitis, chronic periodontitis, and aggressive forms of periodontitis.
2.Review select systemic diseases and their relationship in the progression, severity, and treatment of periodontal diseases. Infer knowledge to case studies.
3. Identify and differentiate sonic and ultrasonic properties, functions, contraindications, use, and maintenance.
4. Identify and discuss proper use of ultrasonic tips: Include each tip’s function and proper maintenance. (Lab for application in DHYG 415.)
5. Accurately identify the principles of air-polishing including indications and contraindications. (Lab for application in DHYG 415.) 5. Accurately define, discuss and apply periodontal maintenance criteria.
6. Accurately justify, compare, contrast and extrapolate criteria for individual patient cases in determining periodontal maintenance regimen.
7. Accurately identify and discuss for the adult dentition, root morphology, periodontal instruments, and periodontal instrumentation. Include designating indications for specific instrument selection using the instruments from the current instrument issue.
8. Demonstrate correct sharpening techniques for the periodontal instruments introduced in this course. 9. Synthesize and utilize applicable knowledge from DHYG 325 to enhance learning in DHYG 415.
Degree Outcomes
This course is part of the Bachelor of Applied Science in Dental Hygiene Degree. Please refer to the Dental Hygiene Competency Map for detail of the Program Competencies this course addresses. Each competency is identified at a level of skill by the terms Introductory (I), Developing (D), or Competent (C). The map also shows the alignment between each Program Competency and the Pierce College Core Ability(ies). Critical, Creative, and Reflective Thinking: Graduates will evaluate, analyze, synthesize, and generate ideas; construct informed, meaningful, and justifiable conclusions; and process feelings, beliefs, biases, strengths, and weaknesses as they relate to their thinking, decisions, and creations. Information Competency: Graduates will be able to seek, find, evaluate and use information and employ information technology to engage in lifelong learning. Multiculturalism: Graduates will demonstrate knowledge of diverse ideas, cultures, and experiences, and develop the ability to examine their own attitudes and assumptions in order to understand and work with others who differ from themselves.
Lecture Contact Hours 15
Lab Contact Hours 10
Clinical Contact Hours 0
Total Contact Hours 25
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