10-508-108Periodontology
Course Information
Description
This course prepares student dental hygienists to assess the periodontal health of patients, plan prevention and treatment of periodontal disease, and to evaluate the effectiveness of periodontal treatment plans. Emphasis is placed on the recognition of the signs and causes of periodontal disease and on selection of treatments modalities that minimize risk and restore periodontal health.
Total Credits
3
Course Competencies
  1. 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

  2. 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

  3. 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

  4. 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

  5. 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

  6. 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

  7. 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

  8. 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

  9. 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

  10. 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

  11. 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

  12. 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

  13. 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