Perio Diseases-Non Surgical Therapies

Periodontal decision-making and non-surgical therapies. Students are given preparatory information for the clinic and for management of mild to moderate cases of periodontal diseases. Preventive and health- directing approaches will be emphasized. Students will also be introduced to critical analysis of important journal articles. Case presentations will predominate the educational offerings. The course format will encompass lecture, workshops and small group discussions. Active participation in the Periodontics clinic, when assigned on Tuesday morning, will provide an essential learning component of the course whereby students gain first-hand experiences in patient examination, diagnosis, planning and patient care that supplement didactic teachings.