D H 316A: PERIODONTICS I
Foothill College Course Outline of Record
| Heading | Value |
|---|---|
| Effective Term: | Summer 2021 |
| Units: | 3 |
| Hours: | 3 lecture per week (36 total per quarter) |
| Advisory: | Not open to students with credit in D H 57A. |
| Degree & Credit Status: | Degree-Applicable Credit Course |
| Foothill GE: | Non-GE |
| Transferable: | CSU |
| Grade Type: | Letter Grade Only |
| Repeatability: | Not Repeatable |
Student Learning Outcomes
- Identify the anatomical components of the junctional epithelium and surrounding tissues on an unlabeled illustration, and analyze the functional roles of these structures in maintaining periodontal health and preventing disease progression.
- List, describe, and differentiate periodontal diseases using the current classification system established by the American Academy of Periodontology.
Description
Course Objectives
The student will be able to:
A. List, recognize and describe the functions of the four tissues that make up the periodontium.
B. Compare and contrast the clinical and histological characteristics of the periodontium in health and disease.
C. Discuss the classification and progression of periodontal diseases.
D. Analyze the etiology of periodontal diseases, including: oral biofilms, local contributing factors, immunity, inflammation, host response to periodontal pathogens, systemic factors, smoking, and host risk factors.
E. Categorize and contrast the various types/classifications of gingival diseases and periodontal diseases using the AAP classification of periodontal disease system.
F. Explain the procedures for a comprehensive periodontal examination.
Course Content
A. The periodontium in health
1. Clinical and histologic characteristics of the periodontium
2. Nerve supply, blood supply, and lymphatic system
B. Classification of periodontal diseases
1. Pathogenesis of bone destruction and periodontal pockets
2. Classification systems
C. Etiology of periodontal diseases
1. Oral biofilms and periodontal infections
2. Local contributing factors
3. Basic concepts of immunity and inflammation
4. Host immune response to periodontal pathogens
5. Systemic factors associated with periodontal diseases
6. Smoking and periodontal disease
7. Risk factors of periodontitis
D. Gingival diseases
1. Clinical features of the gingiva
2. Diseases of the gingiva
E. Periodontitis
1. Chronic periodontitis
2. Aggressive periodontitis
3. Other periodontal conditions
4. Periodontitis as a risk factor for systemic disease
F. Assessment for clinical decision making
1. Clinical periodontal assessments
2. Clinical features that require calculations
3. Radiographic analysis of the periodontium
Lab Content
Not applicable.
Special Facilities and/or Equipment
B. When taught via Foothill Global Access, on-going access to computer with email software and hardware; email address.
Method(s) of Evaluation
Written quizzes
Midterm and final examination including objective, case study and essay questions
Method(s) of Instruction
Lecture
Discussion
Oral presentations
Patient case studies
Representative Text(s) and Other Materials
Nield-Gehrig, J., et al.. Foundations of Periodontics for the Dental Hygienist, 5th ed.. 2019.
Types and/or Examples of Required Reading, Writing, and Outside of Class Assignments
A. Weekly reading assignments from the textbook, one to three chapters 25-75 pages and current evidence based journal articles on periodontal disease.