OHS 2030 Periodontics

This course guides the student toward an in-depth understanding of the recognition, progression, and treatment of periodontal diseases. Since the dental hygienist provides direct communication to patients regarding education, prevention, and control of both periodontal diseases and dental caries, they must possess sufficiently detailed knowledge to assist patients to better understand their specific dental condition. Insufficient, inadequate, or faulty understanding on the part of the hygienist regularly shows itself in varying degrees of unsuccessful prevention and incomplete care for patients.