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Periodontics
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The program introduces the field of periodontology. Through a series of lectures, seminars, demonstrations and clinical assignments, the program presents basic knowledge and skills that are essential to the prevention and treatment of periodontal disease. Upon completion of this program, the student is capable of differentiating a healthy from a diseased periodontium. A thorough knowledge of all local etiologic factors responsible for periodontal disease and methods of preventing its onset is stressed. Utilizing this knowledge and experience, students become capable of establishing a correct diagnosis and treating those patients affected with early clinical manifestations of periodontal disease.

Courses
HDP 501 Introduction to Periodontics
Covers the clinical and microscopic anatomy and physiology of the periodontium in health and disease, the factors responsible for the various periodontal diseases and the application of this knowledge to the patient. Emphasizes prevention of periodontal disease.
14 course hours, Dr. Zove and faculty

HDP 601 Diagnosis and Treatment of Periodontal Disease I
Lectures and seminars covering diagnosis, treatment planning, prognosis, therapy, and the overall management of the patient with periodontal disease. It includes pre-clinical experience in the prevention and treatment of patients with early and moderately advanced periodontal disease to prepare students for further courses.
Prerequisite: HDP 501
46 course hours, Dr. Zove and faculty

HDP 701 Diagnosis and Treatment of Periodontal Disease II
Covers specific clinical conditions associated with periodontal diseases, diagnosis, prognosis and therapy.
Prerequisite: HDP 601
17 course hours, Dr. Zove and faculty

HDP 702 Periodontal Clinical Seminar
Concepts of periodontal diagnosis and treatment in a seminar format with emphasis on newly emerging technologies and techniques. Students present reports and evaluations of world workshop proceedings.
8 course hours, Steven Zove

HDP 721 Year III Clinic: Periodontics
Emphasizes the application of knowledge in the treatment of patients with advanced disease.
Prerequisite: HDP 601.
111 course hours, Steven Zove and faculty

HDP 821 Periodontal Component of the Fourth Year General Practice Program (GPP)
A component of the General Practice Program Clinic, HDG 821.
60 course hours, Dr. Iacono

HDP 822 Periodontal Component of the Fourth Year General Practice Program (GPP)
A component of the General Practice Program Clinic, HDG 822.
60 course hours, Dr. Iacono

 



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