Niagara College

Description:

This course incorporates the anatomy, histology, microbiology and pathology of tissues surrounding and supporting the teeth. Disease mechanisms affecting the periodontal tissues, emphasizing the inflammatory process and its relationship to periodontal diseases and host responses, will be addressed. The fields of preventive and therapeutic periodontics will also be studied, with emphasis on the clinical role of the dental hygienist. Consideration will be given to periodontal surgical interventions and their expected outcomes, as well as phases of periodontal therapy and outcome evaluations of dental hygiene treatment.