-
Differentiate gingival conditions at a histological level
Assessment Strategies
Oral, Written or Graphic Assessment
Criteria
describe the gingival conditions on which you based your inference
interpretations are valid and important to the histological status
present conclusions that follow logically from the observations
describe why you think your inference is logical
-
Identify the role of biofilm plays in periodontal diseases
Assessment Strategies
Oral, Written or Graphic Assessment
Criteria
differentiate among morphologic shapes according to location, oxygen requirements, motility, gram + or gram - status, pathogenic potential and age of biofilm
identify stages of biofilm development
explain how biofilm will contribute to the progression of periodontal disease
differentiate types of bacteria that contribute to inflammation
explain how biofilm is contributing to the cause of periodontal disease
predict the clinical changes that will occur in the gingiva during the stages of bacterial succession
explain how removal of biofilm affects the progression of the periodontal disease
-
Classify periodontal diseases
Assessment Strategies
Oral, Written or Graphic Assessment
Criteria
categorize each periodontal disease accordingly to AAP classifications
describe typical symptoms and signs for each disease
show accurate recognition of disease type, symptoms and clinical signs
-
Analyze how local factors impact soft tissue finding and attachment loss
Assessment Strategies
Oral, Written or Graphic Assessment
Criteria
recognize and identify local contributing factors
recognize iatrogenic contributing factors
explain how elimination of the contributing factors affects tissue response
-
Analyze the role the immune system plays in periodontal health
Assessment Strategies
Oral, Written or Graphic Assessment
Criteria
identify key points/stages in the inflammatory/immune response
show the relationship of one stage of the inflammatory/immune response to another
show a clear understanding of the inflammatory and immune process
explain alterations in decision making based on immunity
describe the inflammatory and immune process
explain alterations in decision making based on immunity
correlate inflammatory/immune response to clinical signs
-
Analyze how systemic factors impact the periodontium
Assessment Strategies
Oral, Written or Graphic Assessment
Criteria
explain the associations between systemic and periodontal diseases
determine how systemic associations impact treatment decisions
explain how systemic factors contribute to changes in the periodontium
choose treatment based on evidence-based research
describe the nature of the risk factors
propose alternative interventions for achieving each goal
explain why the modifications are likely to succeed and are in the best interest of the patient
explain why the modifications should be made
-
Interpret radiographic findings into periodontal assessment
Assessment Strategies
Oral, Written or Graphic Assessment
Criteria
explain how radiographic findings contribute to the periodontal assessment
differentiate between vertical and horizontal bone loss patterns
identify local contributing factors
calculate the percentage of bone loss radiographically
-
Assess clinical data for evidence of periodontal disease activity
Assessment Strategies
Oral, Written or Graphic Assessment
Criteria
determine the relevant clinical evidence
determine the periodontal disease activity
show relationship between clinical data and periodontal disease activity
present accurate and logical rationale for interpretation
-
Select treatment modalities to meet specific periodontal outcome goals
Assessment Strategies
Oral, Written or Graphic Assessment
Criteria
summarize the clinical data, the problem, and the periodontal outcome goals
describe one or more viable treatment modalities including lasers, power scales, airflow technology, etc.
propose a treatment modality that has the highest likelihood of meeting periodontal outcome goals
explain why the selected treatment modality is indicated by clinical data
explain why the selected device(s) is the most appropriate for your patient
-
Develop a dental hygiene treatment plan according to periodontal status
Assessment Strategies
Oral, Written or Graphic Assessment
Criteria
identify specific periodontal goals
include expected outcomes for each goal
choose goals that are realistic and measurable
summarize relevant information from the medical/dental history and assessment findings
identify specific interventions to achieve each stated goal
assess risk factors
construct an individualized treatment plan based on the needs of the patient
modify the treatment plan based on a change in patient need
-
Select chemotherapeutic agents according to periodontal need
Assessment Strategies
Oral, Written or Graphic Assessment
Criteria
summarize the clinical data and the periodontal outcome goals
propose chemotherapeutic options appropriate to the periodontal need of the patient
explain why the use of chemotherapeutic agents is indicated by clinical data
explain why the use of the selected agent(s) is the most appropriate for your patient
explain how to administer the home care chemotherapeutic agent
use language that is appropriate to the patient's level of understanding and define medical/dental terminology for the patient when needed
-
Explore surgical and non-surgical procedures with a patient
Assessment Strategies
Oral, Written or Graphic Assessment
Criteria
identify the need for surgical and non-surgical procedures
identify why the procedure is in the patient's best interest
describe the procedure
explain post treatment considerations
use language that is appropriate to the patient's level of understanding and define medical/dental terminology for the patient when needed
-
Evaluate results following non-surgical periodontal therapy
Assessment Strategies
Oral, Written or Graphic Assessment
Criteria
summarize targeted periodontal outcome goals
interpret clinical data documenting results showing the extent to which goals have been met
interpret clinical data documenting results showing the extent to which goals have not yet been met
propose treatment modifications/new care plan based on evaluation results
explain why proposed modifications are likely to succeed