DHYG 415 Advanced Periodontology (2 credits)
Course Description
A continuation of DHYG 325 and 405 focused on advanced, scientific methods and technology used in dental hygiene examination, diagnosis, and treatment of patients with periodontal diseases.
Course Content
Mechanical piezo technology instrumentation Supra and subgingival air polishing Occlusion in periodontal diseases -risks, conditions Orthodontia and periodontal principles- risks, benefits, conditions Periodontal re-evaluation Professional written (referral letter, chart notes, patient communication, etc) and verbal communication Periodontal surgical procedures and indication for use (gingivectomy, gingivoplasty, osseous, soft, and hard tissue regeneration, free gingival and subepithelial connective tissue grafts) Implantology and implant care Adjunctive emerging and past technologies and treatment modalities Saliva, Genetic, DNA and microbial tests Dental Endoscope Lasers Gingival curettage Stabilization/Splinting of teeth (benefits and considerations) Sutures and surgical dressing- rationale for placement, removal, and materials Photodynamic therapy and full mouth disinfection Tobacco cessation Adjunctive therapies Host Modulation-Systemic and local
Student Outcomes
- Illustrate mechanical instrumentation (ultrasonic and air-polishing) during advanced care.
- Synthesize rationale in periodontal re-evaluation using current prognostic and diagnosis skills.
- Interpret use, risk, benefit, and post-surgical maintenance of periodontal surgical procedures.
- Differentiate implantology/implant care, orthodontics, and occlusion in the management of periodontal disease and health
- Assess the purposes, functions, advantages, disadvantages, and implications of adjunctive treatment modalities, including host modulation, systemic and local delivery antibiotics and/or other medicaments.
- Evaluate the impact and implications of tobacco and other substance abuse products on the periodontium in dental hygiene therapies and prognosis.
- Interpret clinical assessments, treatment outcomes, and prognosis of patients with periodontal diseases.
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 20
Lab Contact Hours 0
Clinical Contact Hours 0
Total Contact Hours 20
Potential Methods
Case history Case study/analysis Class discussion Written exam Self evaluation Peer evaluation Research paper ePortfolio
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