Cerritos College

DH 129  Applied Periodontics              (2 units)

Class hours:  2 lecture

Prerequisite: DH 114 or equivalent with a grade of Credit or "C" or higher.

Corequisite: DH 125C

This course is designed to provide the student with a thorough understanding of the role of the dental hygienist in the treatment of periodontal disease.  The normal periodontium, the pathogenesis of periodontal disease, etiology, and therapy are studied in detail.  Soft tissue curettage and root planing are emphasized.

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