Periodontal disease affects the gingiva, alveolar bone and supporting tissues of the teeth.
Although most individuals suffer gingival inflammation from time to time, studies indicate wide variation in susceptibility to periodontal disease and suggest that whilst 80 % of the population will develop some signs of the disease, about 10 % of the population are at high risk of developing severe destructive disease.
This group appears to be at greatest risk of losing teeth through periodontal disease.
Periodontology is the study of the supporting structures of the teeth in health and disease, and of all those factors which contribute either to the maintenance of health or to the onset and progression of diseases of these tissues.
Periodontics is the clinical discipline which deals with the prevention or treatment of diseases of the supporting tissues of the teeth by any means which are necessary and appropriate. This word is not popular with many periodontists, and "Periodontal Management" is felt to be a more appropriate term.
This large module has been divided into 8 topics:
• The Periodontal Team
• Periodontal Anatomy
• Periodontal Assessment
• The Role of Plaque
• Gingivitis
• Periodontitis
• Periodontal Treatment
• Pathology of Periodontal Diseases
Topics can be accessed directly at anytime and in any order via the pages menu.
Member Feedback on Periodontology
Great to see the new classification presented in such an understandable way.
Very good course , really enjoined it and moreover it was very detailed and included everything i needed to know about periodontology
Module was excellent. Detail was much appreciated as were the videos.
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A very clear and detailed explanation of periodontology and periodontics. I have found it hugely beneficial. I would recommend this module for up to date information.
The Periodontology online learning course has clear and concise aims, objectives and anticipated outcomes, listed below. These will appear on the Dentaljuce Enhanced CPD Certificate, along with the time spent, dates, and detailed topics you studied within the module. Certificates can be printed at any time, covering any range of dates. Dentaljuce CPD complies with the UK GDC's requirements for enhanced verifiable continuing professional development.
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Before starting this module, check that the learning outcomes are what you require, and that you have entered the need into your PDP. Here is an example PDP entry for this module.
What development needs have I?
How will I address them?
Target completion date
Outcomes
Date
Completed
To improve my understanding and skills in Periodontology.
(GDC outcomes: A B C D)
Take the Dentaljuce Periodontology course.
learn the concepts that underpin modern periodontal management theory.
understand the 2017 classification of periodontal conditions.
apply these concepts to the prevention of periodontal diseases, and the management and treatment of patients with these diseases.
What development needs have I?
To improve my understanding and skills in Periodontology.
(GDC outcome A B C D)
How will I address them?
Take the Dentaljuce Periodontology course.
Target completion date
Outcomes
learn the concepts that underpin modern periodontal management theory.
understand the 2017 classification of periodontal conditions.
apply these concepts to the prevention of periodontal diseases, and the management and treatment of patients with these diseases.
Date completed
Module Aims and Outcomes
Aim
The aim of the learning and teaching materials in this Dentaljuce module is to allow learners to develop their professional knowledge, understanding and competence in the field of periodontology and periodontics, in line with their identified personal learning requirements.
Course objective
to update members of the dental team with their understanding of, and current best practices in prevention and management of gingivitis and periodontal disease.
Anticipated learning outcomes:
The learner will:
learn the concepts that underpin modern periodontal management theory.
understand the 2017 classification of periodontal conditions.
apply these concepts to the prevention of periodontal diseases, and the management and treatment of patients with these diseases.
through achieving these outcomes, provide an improved level of service to their patients.
GDC Development Outcomes
This CPD will support the learner in meeting the following GDC Development Outcome(s): A B C D.
Aim The aim of the learning and teaching materials in this Dentaljuce module is to allow learners to develop their professional knowledge, understanding and competence in the field of periodontology and periodontics, in line with their identified personal learning requirements.
Course objective
to update members of the dental team with their understanding of, and current best practices in prevention and management of gingivitis and periodontal disease.
Anticipated learning outcomes:
The learner will:
learn the concepts that underpin modern periodontal management theory.
understand the 2017 classification of periodontal conditions.
apply these concepts to the prevention of periodontal diseases, and the management and treatment of patients with these diseases.
through achieving these outcomes, provide an improved level of service to their patients.
GDC Development Outcomes This CPD will support the learner in meeting the following GDC Development Outcome(s): A B C D.
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