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Course Descriptions
DEN302
Contemporary Periodontics
This course is designed to build upon the fundamental knowledge of the dental hygienist in periodontology through an in-depth study of the diagnosis, treatment and prevention of pathologic conditions affecting the periodontium. Specific emphasis will be placed on the non-surgical treatments of periodontal disease as well as systemic conditions which contribute to the prognosis of treatment. Current topics will be addressed based upon the most recent research findings in the field of periodontology. This writing enriched course requires students to complete a series of short, formal writing assignments in addition to development and completion of a writing intensive paper. Informal writing assignments will include maintenance of an eight-week learning log. 3 Credits (3 Lecture - 0 Lab)
Prerequisite(s): DEN130 and DEN212 or DEN130 and DEN300. (Writing Enriched)