PERI-260 : Periodontics Lab I & II (D2)

This course is structured to prepare the dental student for clinical treatment of patients with periodontal disease. Upon completion of the course, the student should be able to recognize normal anatomical structures; perform a head and neck examination; demonstrate accurate probing technique; perform an oral prophylaxis and polishing; familiar with all forms of periodontal disease, scaling and root planing procedures; identify hand instruments and perform instrument sharpening; interpret diagnostic radiographs; demonstrate proper patient and chair positioning and asepsis techniques; discuss etiology, epidemiology & prevention of periodontal disease; recommend plaque control & describe appropriate patient motivation methods of disease control for patients at all levels.