Description
This is a compuslory module for all students studying the MSc Periodontology (distance learning) programme.
The contents of this module will include (but are not limited to):
- Fundamental concepts of non-surgical periodontal therapy of periodontal diseases
- Health behavioural change (methods and communication skills)
- Practical skills associated with oral hygiene instruction
- Practical skills associated with non-surgical debridement
- Local and systemic antimicrobials and other adjunctive therapies
- Expected outcomes following non-surgical periodontal therapy
- Supportive periodontal therapy
- Interdisciplinary aspects as part of non-surgical periodontal management
On successful completion of the module, graduates will have achieved a foundation in the understanding and basic clinical practice of:
- Non-surgical management of periodontal diseases
- Methods and communication skills for health behavioural change
- Oral hygiene instruction
- Non-surgical debridement and instrumentation
- Use of local and systemic antimicrobials and other adjunctive therapies
- Expected outcomes following non-surgical periodontal therapy
- Implementation of supportive periodontal therapy
- Relevant interdisciplinary aspects as part of non-surgical periodontal management
Module deliveries for 2024/25 academic year
Last updated
This module description was last updated on 19th August 2024.
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