313 PCS

COURSE DESCRIPTION:

This course consists of didactic, pre-clinical and clinical components. It covers the following:

1. Periodontium in health.

2. Etiology, pathogenesis, and classification of periodontal diseases.

3. Systematic examination, diagnosis, treatment planning and management of patients with non-advanced periodontal diseases.

4. Principles and techniques of prevention and therapy of periodontal diseases.

5. Re-evaluation of the patient response to the given periodontal treatment.

6. Periodontal instrumentation, including the proper use and handling of the periodontal instruments.