STANDARD COMPETENCIES:

 

 I.      Discuss the role of the dental hygienist in periodontal therapy

 II.     List the diagnostic components of the periodontal examination

 III.    Analyze assessment data and formulate appropriate treatment plan, documenting patient needs and dental hygiene interventions

 IV.     Discuss the evidence-based approach to treatment planning.

 V.      Describe factors related to determining a periodontal prognosis

 VI.     Describe the phases of periodontal therapy

 VII.    Define supportive periodontal maintenance (SPT) and relate all aspects of determining treatment parameters

 VIII.   Discuss the relationship of hormones and medications with periodontal diseases

 IX.     Evaluate the role of using adjunctive diagnostic aids in periodontics

 X       Understand the importance of systemic diseases as modifiers.

 XI.     Discuss the rationale for the use of chemical agents in the treatment of the inflammatory periodontal diseases

 XII.    List and discuss the various types of drug delivery systems and enzyme suppression therapy.

 TOPICAL OUTLINE:

 

 I.      Role of the dental hygienist in periodontal therapy

 II.     Rationale and process for nonsurgical periodontal therapy

 III.    Dental hygiene process of care

 IV.     Assessment techniques

 V.      Diagnosis and prognosis

 VI.     Treatment planning and Evidence-based treatment planning

 VII.    Implementation and Evaluation

 VIII.   Supportive Periodontal Therapy and Maintenance

 IX.     Periodontal Pharmacology

 X       Supplemental Diagnostics