DEH 2602 Periodontics 2 Credit Hours
This course, designed to give students a detailed study of the factors involved in periodontal pathology and its etiology, reviews in detail the anatomy, physiology and histology of the periodontium. The course emphasizes diagnosis, prognosis and treatment of patients with periodontal involvement and management of patients returning for maintenance care. The course also teaches procedures and techniques for soft tissue curettage, periodontal dressing placement and removal, and suture removal. Two contact hours.