Summary of courses for Periodontics

 

Course No.	Course Title	Credit Hours	Didactic	Practical
			(Lecture)	(Clinic)	(Pre-Clinic)
311 PDS	Preventive Periodontics	4	1	3	-
411 PDS	Advanced Periodontal Therapy	4	1	3	-

Description:

311 PDS

Preventive Periodontics                                                                   (4 credit hours)

This course consists of didactic, pre-clinical and clinical components. It will cover the following: The periodontium in health. The etiology, the pathogenesis, and the diagnosis of periodontal disease(s). Principles and techniques of disease prevention therapy. Instrumentation, knowledge and practice of periodontal instruments. Examination, diagnosis, treatment planning and treatment of patients with early periodontal diseases. Course Director: Dr. Hamad Al Zoman

411 PDS

Advanced Periodontal Therapy                                                        (4 credit hours)

This course consists of a didactic and clinical component with four credit hours. It will cover: The treatment of different types of periodontal diseases. The interrelation between periodontics and related dental specialties. Introduction to the surgical approaches in the management of moderate to advanced periodontal diseases The role of occlusion in periodontal diseases and management. 5.     The surgical aspect of implant dentistry and management of tissues around implants in health and disease.       Course Director: Dr. Abdulaziz Al Rasheed