DHYG 325 Introduction to Periodontology I (3 credits)
Course Description
Introduces evidence-based periodontal science and biology for evaluation of the periodontium leading to a Dental Hygiene Care Plan. Includes non-surgical periodontal therapies and theory of advanced periodontal instrumentation.
Course Content
Periodontology history
Periodontium histologic and embryologic development and anatomy(review)
Periodontal disease classification and epidemiology
Inflammatory and immune system in health and periodontal diseases
Periodontal diseases etiology and pathogenesis
Systemic diseases and periodontal diseases
Overview of non-surgical periodontal therapy (NSPT)
Student Outcomes
- Discuss the historical background of periodontology from early civilizations until post World War II.
- Describe the effects of aging on the periodontium.
- Differentiate the histology, embryology, and function of the normal/healthy tissues of the periodontium using correct terminology.
- Synthesize the inflammatory process and immune system as it pertains to the etiology and pathogenesis of periodontal diseases.
- Interpret a dental hygiene diagnosis, treatment plan, and prognosis using the current American Academy of Periodontology Classifications (AAP) of Disease.
- Contrast local, systemic, and environmental risks factors as it pertains to dental hygiene diagnosis, treatment planning and treatment outcomes for periodontal disease.
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).
Core Abilities
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.
Lecture Contact Hours 30
Lab Contact Hours 0
Clinical Contact Hours 0
Total Contact Hours 30
Potential Methods
Case history
Case study/analysis
Class discussion
Essays Written exam
Self assessment
Peer assessment
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Clinical (Acceptable, Improvable, Standard Not Met) AIS Evaluation Criteria and/or Pierce College Global Rubrics
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