Chabot College
Fall 2001
Replaced Fall 2006
Course Outline for Dental Hygiene 52B
ADVANCED PERIODONTICS
Catalog Description:
52B - Advanced Periodontics
1 unit
Continuation of 52A. Research-based comprehensive periodontal therapy. Focus on systemic diseases and
their relationship to periodontal disease and adjunct periodontal treatment modalities through the use of
evidence-based research and case studies. Prerequisite: Dental Hygiene 52A (completed with a grade of C or
higher). 1 hour.
Prerequisite Skills:
Before entering the course the student should be able to:
1.
describe the clinical and histological changes in the periodontium associated with disease;
2.
relate the etiology of periodontal disease utilizing the American Academy of Periodontic's system of
case classification;
3.
describe the relationship of nutrition and plaque control to periodontal health and their role in the
treatment of disease;
4.
describe periodontal emergencies and their treatments;
5.
discuss the role of occlusion in periodontics;
6.
discuss the role of root planing and curettage in periodontics;
7.
describe the various methods of periodontal surgery, healing and benefits;
8.
describe the elements of diagnosis, prognosis, and treatment planning in periodontics;
9.
describe and discuss the benefits and limitations of non-surgical periodontal therapy.
Expected Outcomes for Students:
Upon completion of the course the student should be able to:
1.
describe systemic factors that influence dental hygiene care;
2.
describe conditions that require consultation with a patient's physician;
3.
describe changes in oral tissues observed with the following systemic diseases and conditions:
a.
blood dyscrasias
b.
cardiovascular diseases
c.
dermatologic diseases
d.
endocrine disturbances and abnormalities
e.
infectious diseases
f.
joint diseases and disorders
g.
neurologic disorders
h.
oral cancer
i.
tobacco use
4.
list modifications needed to best treat clients with systemic conditions;
Expected Outcomes for Students (continued)
5.
6.
7.
identify uses of adjunct treatment modalities for treatment of periodontal disease;
describe the benefits/risks of using alternative therapies;
utilize evidence-based research to support the use of adjunct treatment modalities.
Course Content:
1.
2.
Role of systemic disease in periodontitis
Cardiovascular disease:
a.
Hypertension
b.
Coronary artery disease
c.
Valvular heart disease
d.
Cardiac arrhythmias
e.
Anticoagulant therapy
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Course Outline for Dental Hygiene 52B, Page 2
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4.
5.
6.
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Joint disorders:
a.
Arthritis
b.
Artificial joints
Endocrine disturbances/abnormalities
a.
Diabetes
b.
Pregnancy
c.
Hormone therapy
Infectious diseases
a.
Viral hepatitis
b.
Acquired immune deficiency syndrome
c.
Herpes simplex
d.
Human papilloma virus
Dermatologic diseases
a.
Lichen planus
Oral cancer
Blood dyscrasias
a.
Aplastic anemia
b.
Agranulocytosis
c.
Cyclic neutropenia
d.
Leukemias
Neurologic disorders
a.
Phenytonin - influence on gingival enlargement
Tobacco use and periodontal disease
Alternative periodontal therapies
a.
Use of antimicrobials
b.
Use of antibiotics
Methods of Presentation:
1.
2.
3.
Lecture
Discussion
Case studies
Assignments and Methods of Evaluating Student Progress:
1.
2.
Typical Assignments
a.
Class participation
b.
Analysis of a case documentation for a periodontally advanced case type
c.
Evaluation of a research article focusing on periodontal therapy/treatment modalities.
d.
Development of a qualitative research project
Methods of Evaluating Student Progress
a.
Quizzes
b.
Midterm examination
c.
Final examination
Textbook(s)(Typical):
Periodontology for the Dental Hygienist, Perry, Beemsterboer, & Taggart, W.B. Saunders, 1996
Special Student Materials:
Diskettes
tms, Disk 20, A:\DH Outlines 2000\DH 52B
Revised: 12/1/00