DHY 154 — Periodontics I
introduces the healthy periodontium and provides a foundation in the etiology and classification of gingival diseases. Topics include plaque and calculus formation, contributing risk factors, and the microbiology of periodontal conditions. Students also learn principles of patient education and self-care techniques for maintaining periodontal health. Prerequisites: BIO 203 , BIO 207 , BIO 208 , and CHM 101 with minimum grades of "C", and Reading Proficiency Corequisites: DHY 150 , DHY 152 , DHY 155 , DHY 156 , DHY 157 , DHY 158 , and DHY 159
Prerequisites: BIO 203, BIO 207, BIO 208, CHM 101