D H 316B - PERIODONTICS II

    Recent Professors
    PIA STAANA
    Recent Semesters
    Fall 2026
    Class Size
    24 students
    Credits
    2
    Fall 2026 Sections
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    Transfers To
    CSU
    Description
    This is the second of two courses in periodontics designed for dental hygiene students. The course focuses on developing evidence-based periodontal care plans for the treatment of periodontal disease. Topics include nonsurgical periodontal therapy, periodontal surgical procedures, dental implants, peri-implant disease, and the management of periodontal emergencies. Students will also learn patient-centered approaches for assessing motivation and risk management strategies for documentation of patient care. Intended for students in the Dental Hygiene Baccalaureate Degree Program; enrollment is limited to students accepted in the program.