313 PCS Clinical Periodontology I (Preventive Periodontics)
King Saud University, College of Dentistry
Department of Periodontics and Community Dentistry
Division of Periodontics
1434-1435H (2013-2014G)
Course: 313 PCS Clinical Periodontology I (Preventive Periodontics)
Introduction
Periodontics is one of the cornerstones of the practice of dentistry. This is as true in the generalist's office as it is for the periodontist. The goal of this course is to review and expand your knowledge on the biology of the healthy periodontium. It is also the aim of this course to introduce you to the current classification of periodontal diseases and provide you with a fundamental knowledge of the epidemiology, etiology, microbiology and immunology of periodontal diseases. Basic information will be integrated with necessary clinical skills to evaluate and diagnose all currently recognized forms of periodontal diseases. This includes the ability to recognize the less common forms of gingivitis and periodontitis and those systemic condition forms of which may influence the initiation, progression, or treatment of periodontal diseases.
Course Objective
At the end of this course the student should be able to present:
1. A record including a history, examination of the oral tissues and develop diagnosis, discuss prognosis and make treatment plan followed by discussion with clinical supervisors.
2. Motivate and instruct a patient in oral home care measures.
3. Distinguish between healthy and diseased periodontium.
4. Identify plaque and calculus (supra and sub-gingival) and know how to remove it.
5. Use and care of instruments with rationale.
Course Description:
This course consists of didactic, pre-clinical and clinical components. It will cover the following:
1. The periodontium in health.
2. The etiology, the pathogenesis, and the diagnosis of periodontal disease(s).
3. Principles and techniques of disease prevention therapy.
4. Instrumentation, knowledge and practice of periodontal instruments.
5. Examination, diagnosis, treatment planning and treatment of patients with early periodontal diseases.
Course Requirements:
Students must satisfactorily complete the following requirements:
Finish at least three (3) treated clinical cases:
1. Three cases of gingivitis and/or early to moderate periodontitis in which the student can practice scaling and root planing, by both hand instrument and sonic scalers.
One re-evaluation case.
2. It is expected that the student will perform satisfactorily in both the clinical and the written components of the course.
3. Regular and prompt attendance in the lectures and clinical sessions is mandatory.
4. Any repeated absences in clinical sessions without any notice or acceptable excuse will affect professionalism grade.
5. Complete and methodical record keeping of all patients is needed.
6. Completion of the clinical requirements is needed with the acceptable level of clinical skills and quality of work.
EVALUATION OF THE COURSE:
The students will be evaluated on the basis of two examinations given during the course. The final written examination is comprehensive, including all course material presented during the semester.
Final mark will be calculated as follows:
I. Clinical /Continuous Evaluation 60%
1. Routine clinical evaluation 30%
2. Clinical examination I (1st semester) 10%
3. Clinical examination II (2nd semester) 10%
4. Weekly quizzes 5%
5. Professionalism 5%
II. Written Examination 40%
1. Midyear examination 15%
2. Final examination 25%
Clinical grading will only be in the categories of preparation, professionalism, knowledge and management of the patients.
Note: Any student who in the opinion of the Division has not met his/her professional and ethical responsibilities to treat the periodontal needs of all his/her patients in a timely and orderly manner will not receive a passing grade.
RESOURCES
Required text book :
Michael G. Newman, Henry H. Takei, Fermin A. Carranza,( editors) Carranza's Clinical Periodontology, 11th edition Saunders Elsevier, 2012
Online edition also available at http://www.clinicalperiodontology.com/