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2019-2020 Archived Catalog 
    
2019-2020 Archived Catalog

DHYG-140 Periodontics

Credits 2 / 2 Contact Hours
Pre-requisite: Coordinator’s signature required to register in this course; Program Eligibility Requirements; Placement into ENGL-100 (ACSR-100), completion of ELAP-120 with a 2.0, or completion of RDNG-030, ACLT-075 or ACLT-076.
This course is a beginning, evidence based study of the etiology and the classification of periodontal diseases. Topics include; the periodontium in health and disease states, assessment for clinical decision making, treatment planning, implementation of therapies, and evaluation of therapies.

Course Outcomes
Upon the completion of this course the student will demonstrate competency of the following learning objectives by completing quizzes, examinations and additional course assignments with at least 80% accuracy. 2-18 Graduates must be competent in providing dental hygiene care for all types of classifications of periodontal disease including patients who exhibit moderate to severe periodontal disease. 2-19 Graduates must be competent in interpersonal and communication skills to effectively interact with diverse population groups and other members of the health care team. 2-20 Graduates must be competent in assessing, planning, implementing and evaluating community-based oral health programs including, health promotion and disease prevention activities. 2-21 Graduates must be competent in providing appropriate life support measures for medical emergencies that may be encountered in dental hygiene pra 2-22 Graduates must be competent in the application of the principles of ethical reasoning, ethical decision making and professional responsibility as they pertain to the academic environment, research, patient care and practice management. 2-23 Graduates must be competent in applying legal and regulatory concepts to the provision and/or support of oral health care services. 2-24 Graduates must be competent in the application of self-assessment skills to prepare them for life-long learning. 2-25 Graduates must be competent in the evaluation of current scientific literature. 2-26 Graduates must be competent in problem solving strategies related to comprehensive patient care and management of patients.