DH 129
DH 129 Applied Periodontics (2 units)
Class hours: 2 lecture
Prerequisite: DH 114 or equivalent with a grade of Credit or "C" or higher.
Corequisite: DH 125C
This course is designed to provide the student with a thorough understanding of the role of the dental hygienist in the treatment of periodontal disease. The normal periodontium, the pathogenesis of periodontal disease, etiology, and therapy are studied in detail. Soft tissue curettage and root planing are emphasized.
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