Official NUC CCMAS syllabus

PDL 602 — Introductory Periodontology

PDL department course · Nigerian universities

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What you'll be able to do (official learning outcomes)

discuss anatomy and physiology of the periodontium in health, including its relationship to other surrounding tissues and the occlusion
identify and discuss the similarities and peculiarities between different tooth deposits
identify and describe the different oral hygiene methods and materials, as well as their use; and
identify and describe the various oral hygiene indices in use

Course contents

Historical perspectives in periodontology. Periodontal anatomy and physiology and pulpal- periodontal relationships. Tooth deposits. Dental stains. Oral hygiene methods and products. Oral hygiene indices. Principles of occlusion and occlusal problems. Review of clerkship, with focus on clerking a periodontal patient.

Source: the Nigerian Universities Commission (NUC) Core Curriculum and Minimum Academic Standards (CCMAS). StudyOps loads this syllabus automatically when you study PDL 602.

PDL 602 — Introductory Periodontology

What you'll be able to do (official learning outcomes)

Course contents

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