This course is the first of a two-quarter series on the study of periodontology. Students will explore fundamental concepts related to components of the gingival and periodontal structures, various health and disease states of the periodontium including peri-implantitis, contributing factors that cause gingivitis and periodontitis, development of disease, and oral-systemic link.
Restricted Elective
Prerequisite
Completion of DHYG 318, DHYG 319, DHYG 320, DHYG 321, DHYG 323, DHYG 325, and DHYG 326, with a minimum grade of 2.0.
Equivalent Courses
DHYG 132