Faculty: Graduate School of Health Science This major focuses on the prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of periodontal diseases and conditions affecting the supporting structures of the teeth. Students develop skills in periodontal therapy, surgical procedures, and implant dentistry. Graduates are prepared for careers in periodontal practices, dental clinics, and academic institutions. **Learning Objectives:** - Understand the fundamentals of periodontology and periodontal diseases. - Develop skills in diagnosing and treating periodontal conditions. - Learn techniques for performing periodontal surgical procedures and implant dentistry. - Explore principles of periodontal maintenance, prevention, and patient education. - Analyze and interpret periodontal data and research findings. - Develop critical thinking, problem-solving, and clinical decision-making skills for effective periodontal treatment. **Major Outline:** 1. **Introduction to Clinical Periodontology** - Overview of key concepts, principles, and practices in periodontology and periodontal diseases. - Fundamentals of periodontal anatomy, pathology, and epidemiology. 2. **Periodontal Diagnosis and Treatment Planning** - Principles of periodontal diagnosis, including clinical examination, radiographic analysis, and periodontal charting. - Techniques for developing comprehensive periodontal treatment plans. 3. **Non-Surgical Periodontal Therapy** - Principles of non-surgical periodontal therapy, including scaling and root planing, and local antimicrobial therapy. - Techniques for performing non-surgical periodontal treatments and maintaining periodontal health. 4. **Surgical Periodontal Therapy** - Principles of surgical periodontal therapy, including flap surgery, osseous surgery, and guided tissue regeneration. - Techniques for performing surgical periodontal procedures and managing post-operative care. 5. **Implant Dentistry in Periodontology** - Principles of implant dentistry, including surgical placement, osseointegration, and restoration of dental implants. - Techniques for planning, placing, and restoring dental implants in periodontal patients. 6. **Periodontal Maintenance and Prevention** - Principles of periodontal maintenance, including supportive periodontal therapy and recurrent care. - Techniques for preventing periodontal diseases and educating patients on oral hygiene and periodontal health. 7. **Periodontal Research** - Principles of periodontal research, data analysis, and evidence-based practice. - Techniques for conducting and evaluating research in periodontology. 8. **Clinical Periodontology** - Real-world experiences in periodontal practice, including patient care, case presentations, and clinical rotations. - Application of learned skills in practical periodontal scenarios. 9. **Capstone Project in Clinical Periodontology** - Comprehensive project applying skills in periodontal diagnosis, treatment planning, or surgical procedures. - Delivery of a polished periodontal treatment plan, clinical case presentation, or research study. **Assessment Methods:** - Periodontal diagnosis and treatment plans, non-surgical and surgical therapy reports, implant dentistry case studies, periodontal maintenance plans, research methodology projects, clinical case presentations, capstone projects, and clinical evaluations. **Recommended Textbooks:** - "Periodontology" by Carranza. - "Clinical Periodontology" by Newman et al. - "Periodontal Medicine" by Robertson and Williams. - "Dental Implants: Surgical and Prosthetic Principles" by Misch. - "Periodontal Maintenance and Prevention" by various authors. - "Periodontal Research Methods" by various authors. **Prerequisites:** Completion of a Doctor of Dental Surgery (DDS) or Doctor of Dental Medicine (DMD) degree. Suitable for dental graduates interested in specializing in periodontology. **Major Duration:** Typically 3 years for a certificate or Master of Science (MS) in Periodontology, including coursework, clinical rotations, and research projects. **Certification:** Graduates may receive a certificate or Master of Science (MS) in Periodontology and pursue board certification from the American Board of Periodontology (ABP) or other relevant certifying bodies. **Target Audience:** Aspiring periodontists, dental specialists, and individuals seeking careers in periodontal practices, dental clinics, and academic institutions. This major equips students with the clinical, surgical, and research skills needed to excel in clinical periodontology, supporting careers in periodontal practices, dental clinics, and academic institutions.