This course presents the study of periodontal diseases as the scientific basis for dental hygiene, with recognition of the etiologic risk factors, characteristics and abnormal conditions in the supporting tissues of the teeth and their substitutes. The course will focus on the role of the dental hygienist in assessing and classifying periodontal disease. The progression of periodontal diseases and how immunity and inflammation relate to periodontal disease will also be discussed.
Semester Offered
Spring