PERI 548 Periodontics
The fourth year course in Periodontology is designed to build upon the knowledge acquired during the first three years of the curriculum and to demonstrate and integrate this foundation with respect to patient management. Clinical instruction will occur in the General Practice Clinics under the supervision of the Department of Periodontics faculty and other designated faculty (see list of non-Periodontics Department Faculty who provide clinical instruction for periodontal procedures) during comprehensive treatment of the Students’ assigned patients. Clinical emphasis shall be upon initial periodontal therapy and appropriate application of treatment modalities in a proper sequence. Knowledge of the techniques, indications and desired outcomes of nonsurgical and surgical periodontal therapy procedures shall be obtained. Each student will have a minimum of one surgical experience.
Offered
Fall/Spring.