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DHYG-1211-001 Periodontology
Normal and diseased periodontium including the structural, functional and environmental factors. Emphasis on etiology, pathology, treatment modalities, and therapeutic and preventive periodontics.
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Notice to Students enrolled in an educational program for preparation of issuance of certain occupational licenses:
Students enrolled in an educational program in preparation for obtaining certain occupational licenses are potentially ineligible for such license if the student has been convicted of an offense. For further information, please contact:
Melodie Graves
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Student Service Center 117
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(2 sem hrs; 1 lec, 3 lab)
On Campus Course
Students are required to have the most current edition of textbooks.
Newman and Carranza's Clinical Periodontology for the Dental Hygienist by Michael G. Newman, Lory Laughter, Gwendolyn Essex and Sathessh Elangovan, Elsevier, 1st edition, 2021.
Teaching Methods
The instructor will teach the course collaboratively to integrate different learning styles. We will work in groups and with partners, often with the traditional lecture format. Adaptive quizzing will be utilized in this course, and materials are posted on Blackboard to support classroom and laboratory activities. Examples include but are not limited to Power Points, Videos, Practice Questions, Additional Assigned Notes, Case Studies, Homework Assignments, Discussion Boards, and Additional Assigned Readings.
Technical Skills and Requirements
Students will need access to a laptop, computer, or tablet for quizzes, tests, and assignments.
Students are required to have regular, reliable access to a stable internet connection.
Students need to be proficient in sending and receiving emails with attachments, uploading documents, and participating in discussion boards.
Computers can break, servers can crash, and electric power can go out. It is your responsibility to identify solutions for unexpected catastrophes by thinking ahead about solutions to potential problems. Possible solutions for each of the above scenarios include using a friend or relative's computer and accessing a computer in one of the computer labs on campus. Students will be responsible for bringing their tablets and laptops to every class session. Please have the battery charged up and ready to go. Students will need to ensure that the Respondus Lockdown Browser has been installed on the computer.
Utilize CTL resources for technical help. CTL Student Help Center: (806) 371-5992 or ctlstudenthelp@actx.edu
Communication
The best way to contact me is through your student email in Blackboard. I will check my emails Monday-Friday first thing in the morning and throughout the day as time allows. I will respond to your email within 24 hours. I will answer emails sent over the weekend the following Monday morning. Please remember the use of netiquette when corresponding to faculty, staff, and peers.
Other Supplies
1. Library Card for AC and/or city library
2. Computer and Internet Access, Printer, Print Cartridges. Students may be required to print some materials.
3. Index Cards, Paper, Pens, Markers
4. Additional Materials as Needed
Course Meeting Day and Time
Tuesday 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm (Jones Hall Room 111)
End-of-Course Outcomes
After completing the course, the student will be able to contrast normal and abnormal periodontium, analyze the etiology and pathology of periodontal diseases, differentiate treatment modalities used for therapy and prevention; and interpret periodontal assessment data to develop dental hygiene care plans.
Instructor Objectives for the Course
Chapter objectives will coordinate with the materials presented in lectures, handouts, reading assignments, and exams. The student will know that these objectives have been completed if they earn a final course grade of "C" or higher as evaluated by the instructor.
The standard for the objectives may be one or any combination of the following:
Chapter 4: Anatomy, Structure, and Function of the Periodontium
After reading the chapter and assigned materials, the student will be able to:
1. Identify and differentiate the following structures of the periodontium:
a) Oral Mucosa
b) Gingiva
c) Periodontal Ligament
d) Cementum
e) Alveolar process
2. Describe the development of the attachment apparatus.
3. Explain external forces and the periodontium.
4. Describe and identify the vascularization of the supporting structures.
Chapter 5: Aging and the Periodontium
After reading the chapter and assigned materials, the student will be able to:
1. Describe the effects of aging on the periodontium.
2. Explain the effects of aging on the progression of periodontal diseases.
3. Compare aging and the response to treatment of the periodontium.
Chapter 6: Classification of Diseases and Conditions Affecting the Periodontium:
After reading the chapter and assigned materials, the student will be able to:
1. Identify and explain the 2018 periodontal disease classification system.
2. Review the 1999 Periodontal Disease Classification System to illustrate the overall similarities and differences between the 1999 and 2018 disease classifications.
Chapter 7: Fundamentals in the Methods of Periodontal Disease Epidemiology:
After reading the chapter and assigned materials, the student will be able to:
1. Define and identify the need for epidemiology.
2. Differentiate the epidemiologic study designs.
3. Outline suspected modifiable causative factors for periodontal disease.
4. Differentiate between periodontal conditions versus periodontal diseases.
Chapter 8: Periodontal Disease Pathogenesis and Genetics
After reading the chapter and assigned materials, the student will be able to:
1. Describe the histopathology of periodontal disease.
2. Outline the inflammatory responses in the periodontium.
3. Link pathogenesis to clinical signs of disease.
4. Describe the resolution of inflammation.
5. Outline immune responses in periodontal pathogenesis.
6. Explain the concept of host susceptibility.
7. Identify genetics of periodontal disease risk and treatment.
Chapter 9: Biofilm and Periodontal Microbiology and Molecular Biology
After reading the chapter and assigned materials, the student will be able to:
1. Describe the oral cavity from a microbe's perspective.
2. Recognize bacteria and their biofilm mode of living.
3. Describe characteristics of biofilm bacteria (Life in "Slime City").
4. Describe bacterial transmission and translocation.
5. Identify nonbacterial inhabitants of the oral cavity.
6. Explain the microbiologic specificity of periodontal diseases.
7. Differentiate the transition from health to disease.
8. Describe virulence factors of Periodontopathogens.
Chapter 10: Resolution Of Inflammation
After reading the chapter and assigned materials, the student will be able to:
1. Define and differentiate the following terms:
a) Inflammation
b) Acute inflammation
c) Chronic inflammation
d) Therapeutic actions of resolution mediators
Chapter 11: Smoking and Periodontal Disease
After reading the chapter and assigned materials, the student will be able to:
1. Describe the smoking epidemic.
2. Outline the effects of smoking on the prevalence and severity of periodontal diseases.
3. Outline the effects of smoking on the etiology and pathogenesis of periodontal disease.
4. Describe the effects of smoking on the response to periodontal therapy.
5. Discuss the effects of smoking cessation on periodontal treatment outcomes.
Chapter 12: The Role of Dental Calculus and Other Predisposing Factors
After reading the chapter and assigned materials, the student will be able to:
1. Outline the role of calculus and the predisposing factors associated with periodontal disease.
Chapter 13: Influence of Systemic Conditions
After reading the chapter and assigned materials, the student will be able to:
1. Describe and differentiate the following systemic conditions in the relationship between periodontal disease and systemic health:
a) Endocrine disorders and hormonal changes
b) Hematologic disorders and immune deficiencies
c) Genetic disorders
d) Stress and psychosomatic disorders
e) Other systemic conditions
f) Nutritional influences
2. Identify medications that may have adverse effects on periodontal tissues, wound healing, or the host immune response.
Chapter 14: Impact of Periodontal Infection on Systemic Health
After reading the chapter and assigned materials, the student will be able to:
1. Describe the pathobiology of periodontitis.
2. Discuss the focal infection theory.
3. Identify evidence-based clinical practice.
4. Recognize subgingival environment as a reservoir for bacteria.
5. Describe periodontal disease and mortality.
6. Discuss periodontal disease, coronary heart disease, and atherosclerosis.
7. Discuss periodontal disease and stroke.
8. Discuss periodontal disease and diabetes mellitus.
9. Discuss periodontal disease and pregnancy outcomes.
10. Discuss periodontal disease and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease.
11. Discuss periodontal disease and acute respiratory infections.
12. Discuss periodontal disease and asthma.
13. Identify periodontal medicine in clinical practice.
Chapter 15: Defense Mechanisms of the Gingiva
After reading the chapter and assigned materials, the student will be able to:
1. Describe sulcular fluid.
2. Explain leukocytes in the dentogingival unit.
3. Describe the role of saliva as a defense mechanism of the gingiva.
Chapter 16: Gingival Inflammation
After reading the chapter and assigned materials, the student will be able to:
1. Describe and differentiate the following lesions associated with gingival inflammation:
a) Stage I Gingival Inflammation: The Initial Lesion
b) Stage II Gingival Inflammation: The Early Lesion
c) Stage III Gingival Inflammation: The Established Lesion
d) Stage IV Gingival Inflammation: The Advanced Lesion
Chapter 17: Clinical Features of Gingivitis
After reading the chapter and assigned materials, the student will be able to:
1. Describe the course and duration of gingivitis.
2. Describe the clinical findings of gingivitis.
3. Recognize the significance of gingival bleeding on probing.
4. Identify gingival bleeding caused by local factors.
5. Identify gingival bleeding associated with systemic changes.
6. Describe the following changes associated with gingivitis:
a) Color changes in the gingiva
b) Color changes associated with systemic factors
c) Changes in gingival consistency
d) Changes in gingival surface texture
e) Changes in gingival position
f) Changes in gingival contour
Chapter 18: Gingival Enlargement
After reading the chapter and assigned materials, the student will be able to:
1. Identify terminology and classification of gingival enlargement.
2. Discuss the diagnosis associated with gingival enlargement.
3. Identify types and other forms of gingival enlargement.
Chapter 19: Acute Gingival Infections
After reading the chapter and assigned materials, the student will be able to:
1. Describe and identify necrotizing ulcerative gingivitis.
2. Describe and identify primary herpetic gingivostomatitis.
3. Describe and identify pericoronitis.
Chapter 20: Gingival Disease in Childhood
After reading the chapter and assigned materials, the student will be able to:
1. Explain the periodontium of the primary dentition.
2. Describe periodontal changes associated with normal development.
3. Identify gingival diseases of childhood.
4. Identify periodontal diseases of childhood.
5. Discuss gingival manifestations of systemic disease in children.
6. Describe oral mucosa in childhood diseases.
7. Identify therapeutic considerations for pediatric patients.
Chapter 21: Desquamative Gingivitis
After reading the chapter and assigned materials, the student will be able to:
1. Describe chronic desquamative gingivitis.
2. Discuss the diagnosis of desquamative gingivitis.
3. Outline diseases that can manifest as desquamative gingivitis.
4. Explain drug-related eruptions.
Chapter 22: The Periodontal Pocket and Associated Pathologies
After reading the chapter and assigned materials, the student will be able to:
1. Identify pocket classification.
2. Recognize the clinical features of pockets.
3. Explain the pathogenesis of pockets.
4. Explain the histopathology of pockets.
5. Describe periodontal disease activity.
6. Explain site-specificity.
7. Outline pulp changes associated with periodontal pockets.
8. Describe the relationship of attachment loss and bone loss to pocket depths.
9. Describe the area between the base of the pocket and the alveolar bone.
10. Recognize the relationship of the pocket to the bone.
11. Describe a periodontal abscess.
12. Describe a lateral periodontal cyst.
Chapter 23: Bone Loss and Patterns of Bone Destruction
After reading the chapter and assigned materials, the student will be able to:
1. Describe bone destruction caused by the extension of gingival inflammation.
2. Describe bone destruction caused by trauma from occlusion.
3. Describe bone destruction caused by systemic disorders.
4. Outline factors determining bone morphology in periodontal disease.
5. Recognize bone destruction patterns in periodontal disease.
Chapter 24: Masticatory System Disorders That Influence the Periodontium
After reading the chapter and assigned materials, the student will be able to:
1. Describe the temporomandibular joint.
2. Outline the muscles and nerves of the masticatory system.
3. Describe centric relation.
4. Recognize dysfunction and deterioration associated with masticatory system disorders.
5. Describe orofacial pain associated with masticatory system disorders.
Chapter 25: Chronic Periodontitis
After reading the chapter and assigned materials, the student will be able to:
1. Describe the clinical features of chronic periodontitis.
2. Recognize risk factors for chronic periodontitis.
Chapter 26: Aggressive Periodontitis (Periodontitis Grade C)
After reading the chapter and assigned materials, the student will be able to:
1. Recognize the classification and clinical characteristics of aggressive periodontitis.
2. Outline the pathobiology and risk factors associated with aggressive periodontitis.
3. Describe therapeutic considerations for aggressive periodontitis.
Chapter 27: Necrotizing Ulcerative Periodontitis
After reading the chapter and assigned materials, the student will be able to:
1. Recognize the clinical features of necrotizing ulcerative periodontitis.
2. Describe the microscopic findings associated with necrotizing ulcerative periodontitis.
3. Describe the association of patients with HIV/AIDS and necrotizing ulcerative periodontitis.
4. Identify the etiology of necrotizing ulcerative periodontitis.
5. Explain the relationship between malnutrition and necrotizing ulcerative periodontitis.
Chapter 28: Management of Periodontal Problems in Patients with Human Immunodeficiency Virus Infection
After reading the chapter and assigned materials, the student will be able to:
1. Explain the pathogenesis, classification, and staging of periodontal problems in human immunodeficiency virus-infected patients.
2. Outline complications of dental treatment in the management of patients with human immunodeficiency virus infection.
3. Describe gingival and periodontal diseases associated in patients with human immunodeficiency virus infection.
4. Outline the periodontal treatment protocol in patients with human immunodeficiency virus infection.
Chapter 29: Levels of Clinical Significance
After reading the chapter and assigned materials, the student will be able to:
1. Describe tangible versus intangible benefits.
2. Evaluate the size of the treatment effect.
3. Define four levels of clinical significance.
Chapter 30: Periodontal Examination and Diagnosis
After reading the chapter and assigned materials, the student will be able to:
1. Recognize the overall appraisal of the patient.
2. Evaluate the health and dental history.
3. Explain the need for photographic documentation.
4. Compare and contrast the clinical examination, tactile periodontal examination, and periodontal charting.
5. Describe the examination of the teeth and implants.
6. Discuss the importance of a radiographic examination.
7. Outline laboratory aids to clinical diagnosis.
8. Describe a periodontal diagnosis.
9. Explain the assessment of biofilm control and patient education.
Chapter 31: Radiographic Aids in the Diagnosis of Periodontal Disease
After reading the chapter and assigned materials, the student will be able to:
1. Recognize normal interdental bone.
2. Identify radiographic techniques.
3. Describe bone destruction in periodontal disease.
4. Recognize the radiographic appearance of periodontal disease.
5. Discuss digital intraoral radiography.
6. Identify advanced imaging modalities.
Chapter 32: Clinical Risk Assessment
After reading the chapter and assigned materials, the student will be able to:
1. Define risk assessment.
2. Outline risk factors for periodontal disease.
3. Describe risk determinants and background characteristics for periodontal disease.
4. Describe risk indicators for periodontal disease.
5. Outline risk markers and predictors for periodontal disease.
6. Identify clinical risk assessment for periodontal disease.
Chapter 33: Determination of Prognosis
After reading the chapter and assigned materials, the student will be able to:
1. Define prognosis.
2. Outline types of prognosis.
3. Describe factors in the determination of prognosis.
4. Outline prognosis of specific periodontal diseases.
5. Describe the determination and reassessment of prognosis.
Chapter 34: Treatment Planning and the Rationale for Periodontal Treatment
After reading the chapter and assigned materials, the student will be able to:
1. Explain an overall treatment plan for a patient with periodontal disease.
2. Outline the sequence of therapy.
3. Explain the treatment plan to the patient.
Chapter 36: Periodontal Treatment of Medically Compromised Patients
After reading the chapter and assigned materials, the student will be able to:
1. Outline a treatment plan for the following medically compromised patients:
a) Cardiovascular diseases b) Endocrine disorders c) Hemorrhagic disorders d) Renal diseases e) Liver diseases, f) Pulmonary diseases g) Medications and cancer therapies h) Prosthetic joint replacement i) Pregnancy j) Infectious diseases
Chapter 37: Periodontal Therapy in the Female Patient
After reading the chapter and assigned materials, the student will be able to:
1. Discuss periodontal therapy in the following: a) Puberty b) Menses c) Pregnancy d) Patient taking oral contraceptives e) Menopause
Chapter 38: Periodontal Treatment in Older Adults
After reading the chapter and assigned materials, the student will be able to:
1. Recognize characteristics of the aging periodontium.
2. Identify demographics.
3. Describe dental and medical assessments.
4. Identify periodontal diseases in older adults.
5. Explain periodontal treatment planning for older adults.
Chapter 39: Treatment of Aggressive and Atypical Forms of Periodontitis
After reading the chapter and assigned materials, the student will be able to:
1. Describe aggressive periodontitis.
2. Describe the term refractory periodontitis and treatment.
3. Identify necrotizing ulcerative periodontitis.
Chapter 40: Treatment of Acute Gingival Disease
After reading the chapter and assigned materials, the student will be able to:
1. Describe necrotizing ulcerative gingivitis and treatment.
2. Describe primary herpetic gingivostomatitis and treatment.
3. Describe pericoronitis and treatment.
Chapter 41: Treatment of Periodontal Abscess
After reading the chapter and assigned materials, the student will be able to:
1. Outline the classification of abscesses.
2. Identify specific treatment approaches for the types of abscesses.
Chapter 42: Phase I Periodontal Therapy
After reading the chapter and assigned materials, the student will be able to:
1. Outline the rationale for Phase I Periodontal Therapy
2. Describe treatment sessions and sequence of procedures in Phase I Periodontal Therapy.
3. Identify results in Phase I Periodontal Therapy.
4. Describe healing in Phase I Periodontal Therapy.
5. Discuss referral to a specialist for treatment.
Chapter 47: Systemic and Local Anti-Infective Therapy for Periodontal Diseases
After reading the chapter and assigned materials, the student will be able to:
1. Identify the various systemic antibiotics.
2. Discuss systemic administration of antibiotics.
3. Discuss combination antibiotic therapy.
4. Outline the decision tree for the selection of antibiotic therapy.
5. Discuss locally delivered antibiotics.
6. Discuss local administration of antibiotics.
Chapter 49: Phase II Periodontal Therapy
After reading the chapter and assigned materials, the student will be able to:
1. Outline the objectives of the surgical phase.
2. Differentiate between pocket elimination versus pocket maintenance.
3. Discuss the term reevaluation after Phase I therapy.
4. Identify critical zones in pocket surgery.
5. Explain indications for periodontal surgery.
6. Explain methods of pocket therapy.
Chapter 50: General Principles and Types of Periodontal Surgery
After reading the chapter and assigned materials, the student will be able to:
1. Outline the principles of periodontal surgery.
2. Discuss when hospital periodontal surgery may be indicated.
3. Identify types of periodontal surgeries.
4. Identify gingival surgery.
5. Identify surgical instruments.
6. Describe flap surgery.
Chapter 53: Supportive Periodontal Treatment
After reading the chapter and assigned materials, the student will be able to:
1. Explain the rationale for supportive periodontal treatment.
2. Outline a maintenance program.
3. Describe the classification of post-treatment patients and risk assessment.
4. Discuss when to refer patients to the periodontist.
5. Describe tests for disease activity.
Chapter 54: Results of Periodontal Treatment
After reading the chapter and assigned materials, the student will be able to:
1. Discuss the prevention and treatment of gingivitis.
2. Outline prevention and treatment of loss of attachment.
3. Explain tooth mortality.
Lab Component of the Course
Students must complete a virtual case study notebook, adaptive quizzing, discussion boards, and assignments from the website www.dentalcare.com in the lab component for the course.
In order to receive your AC Connect Email, you must log in through AC Connect at https://acconnect.actx.edu .
If you are an active staff or faculty member according to Human Resources, use "Exchange". All other students, use "AC Connect (Google) Email".
The Amarillo College Dental Hygiene Program has specific policies which apply to student conduct within the program. These policies may be implied or written. The course syllabi and the program manual are sources to review for specific student conduct policies for dental hygiene students at Amarillo College.
Professional Standards
All dental hygiene students are expected to demonstrate professionalism in behavior, manner, and judgement while in the dental hygiene program. The area of professionalism includes appearance, asepsis, patient management, peer, faculty and staff interaction, and documentation. Guideelines for professionalism and professional appearance are discussed in the Amarillo College Dental Hygiene Program Manual. Professionalism will be evaluated on a continual basis throughout the program.
Students will exhibit professional maturity and an acceptable level of clinical judgement as determined by faculty. Unprofessional behavior may be defined as a continual pattern of misconduct and/or an egregious act that endangers the health of patients, students, faculty, and/or College. Documentation may include repoting via the Amarillo College Student Behavior Alert form with the college.
Students must be competent in the application of the principles of ethical reasoning, ethical decision-making, and professional responsibility as they pertain to patient care. Dental hygienists should understand and practice ethical behavior consistent with the professional code of ethics throughout the educational experiences. Below are representative examples of professional standards which are not inclusive:
1. Students are concerned with excellence in learning rather than just meeting minimal criteria.
2. Students maintain composure, dealing with conflict in a constructive way.
3. Students exhibit an attitude of respect for classmates, faculty, and staff.
4. if a student has a conflict with a grade given by the instructor, the student must follow the outlined grievance procedure.
5. Faculty will not change a grade given to a student by another faculty member.
Statement of Confidentiality
Confidentiality is the duty owed by dental hygiene professionals, including students enrolled in Dental Hygiene accredited programs, to protect the provacy of ALL patient information. Dental Hygiene professionals clearly have an obligation to keep MEDICAL and PERSONAL information about patients in the strictest confidence at all times. Unless disclosure is mandated by patient consent, statute, a duty to inform third parties, or special circumstances, dental hygiene professionals have a clear duty to maintain the confidentiality of ALL patient information.
Breach of duty to hold such information in the strictest confidence may cause liabilty for the individual student such as fines, imprisonment, and dismissal from the program. The American Dental Hygienists' Association has published the following statement which all dental hygiene professionals (including students) must always follow "Code of Ethics."
"We respect the confidentiality of client information and relationships as a demonstration of the value we place on individual autonomy. We acknowledge our obligation to justify any violation of confidence."
Mandatory Skills Building/Tutoring
To increase student success in the DHYG courses and assist students with difficulty understanding complex subject areas, any student who scores below a 75% on any exam (excluding the final exam) must complete a mandatory skills-building assignment before taking the next exam.
Cell Phone and Electronic Device Policy
Cell phones and other electronic devices may detract from the learning environment. For this reason, they should be silenced and put away out of view before entering the classroom. The personal use of cell phones in the classroom is not permitted. Cell phones may be checked at designated break times. Students who choose to violate the cell phone policy in class will receive a 0 in the grade book for the day.
Mailboxes
Each student is assigned a mailbox located inside the student locker room. Students are required to check his/her mailbox daily for various communication from the faculty.
Bulletin Board
First and second year dental hygiene students have designated areas on a shared bulletin board inside the student locker room where various announcements may be posted.
Emergency Contacts
Phone numbers that family members may use to reach a student in case of an emergency are as follows:
Dental Clinic Supervisor: (806) 354-6050
Amarillo College Police: (806) 371-5163
Academic Grievance Procedure
A student who has a grievance concerning an academic course in which he or she is enrolled is directed to appeal in the following order to the: (1) Instructor (2) Department Chair/Program Director (3) Assistant Dean of Health Sciences (4) Dean of Health Sciences (5) Assistant Vice President of Academic Affairs (6) Vice President of Academic Affairs and (7) President in that order.
To maximize learning, personal use of cell phones is prohibited in this course. Students may check cell phones at designated breaks given by the instructor.
Academic Grievances
A student who has a grievance concerning a course in which they are enrolled should make an appeal in the following order to the: 1) Instructor, 2) Department Chair/Program Director, 3) Assistant Dean of Health Sciences, 4) Dean of Health Sciences, 5) Assistant Vice President of Academic Affairs 6) Vice President of Academic Affairs and 6) College President in that order.
Required Examinations and Projects
The course will consist of weekly chapter tests, a mid-term examination, lab assignments including a virtual case study notebook, discussion board assignments, homework assignments, adaptive quizzing, and a comprehensive final examination. Please refer to the course calendar for the schedule of materials to be covered in each class and examination dates. Also, please note the provisions of the Make-up Policy in this syllabus for missed examinations.
Grading Criteria
The final course grade will be computed as follows:
A. Chapter Tests – Each will be valued at 100% and constitute 30% of your final grade.
B . Mid - Term Exam - Will constitute 25% of your final grade
C. Homework Assignments - Will constitute 5% of your final grade.
D. Case Study Notebook - Will constitute 15% of your final grade.
E. Comprehensive Final Examination - Will constitute 25% of your final grade.
Case Study Virtual Notebook
In this course, case studies will focus on education methods for periodontally involved patients. Periodontal disease entails a series of inflammatory conditions that affect the tissues surrounding the teeth. The presence of certain bacteria will cause the gingival tissue to pull away from the teeth and create pockets that become infected. The body's immune system fights the bacteria as the bacteria spread. While smoking, hormonal changes, diabetes, and genetics can increase the risk for developing periodontal disease, all ages of patients can develop the disease.
Periodontal Case Studies to be completed for Fall 2022:
Students will print each case study, and answers will be hand-written in pen. For each case study, you will answer the multiple-choice questions as well as short discussion questions. Students will complete the short discussion questions with complete sentences and proper grammar and punctuation. Students should be thorough in checking spelling and language is clear and precise. Short discussion answers must be a minimum of a paragraph (Five sentences). If you use outside resources to complete the learning activity, please give proper credit with APA citation.
Students will complete Case studies throughout the semester and submit them together at the end of the semester. Students will scan completed case studies for final submission. Please do not submit pictures you take of the case studies.
Students will submit Case Study Virtual Notebooks by Tuesday, November 30, 4:00 PM. Students will submit their virtual notebooks via the submission link in Blackboard.
Please refer to the rubric for guidance in the completion of the assignment.
Please Note: The instructor will not accept late work. The student will receive a 0. Plagiarism of any work will result in a 0. Please cite appropriately utilizing APA format when indicated.
Homework Assignments
The instructor will assign homework assignments throughout the semester. These assignments may include discussion boards, adaptive quizzing, and CE assignments from the website: www.dentalcare.com. Homework assignments will be due at the beginning of class each week. The instructor will not accept Late assignments, and a grade of "0" will be given for late or missed work. Homework assignments may not be made up at a later date.
Homework assignment grades will be averaged for a total of One final "homework" grade at the end of the semester.
The following grade scale applies throughout this course:
A 93-100%
B 83-92%
C 75-82%
F = Below 75%
Note: A grade of "D" is not possible in this course.
Amarillo College Tutoring for Success Policy
The Tutoring for Success policy applies to any student whose grade or performance falls below a minimum of 75% on any assigned assessment. The student will be required to complete mandatory remediation assigned by the course instructor. A student will receive a remediation ticket with the instructor keeping the duplicate copy. In DHYG 1211, students will be required to complete a hand-written adaptive quiz assignment in the subject of periodontology. Students must turn in remediation assignments the following week. Remediation will not change the student’s grade.The initial grade will stand.
Make-up Policy for Missed Work
If a student is absent on the day when a major examination is given, the student may make up the missed work as follows:
1. It is the responsibility of the student to make arrangements with the instructor within 24 hours of returning from the absence to reschedule the examination.
2. The missed work must be made up within TWO Amarillo College school days, where the day ends at 4:00 p.m.
3. The student's make-up work may earn a maximum of 80% of the original point value.
4. Students may not make up missed homework assignments. The instructor will issue a grade of 0 for late or missed assignments.
Attendance Policy
"Regular attendance is necessary for satisfactory achievement. Therefore, it is the responsibility of the student to attend class in accordance with the requirements of the course as established by the instructor." (Amarillo College Student's Rights and Responsibilities Publication). Absences will be monitored and evaluated to determine the student's final course grade. A student with less than 90% attendance in class or lab may fail the course. Student absenteeism jeopardizes the completion of the course. The instructor will take roll for each class and note absences for each student. Students who are not present for roll call are counted absent. Students must report any anticipated class/lab absence to the instructor. A student who leaves class or lab early will be counted absent. A student will receive ONE bonus point to the final grade for perfect attendance, with a prior passing minimum average of 75%.
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Periodontology Calendar Fall 2021
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