Department of Periodontics and Endodontics Predoctoral Courses

HDP 501 Introduction to Periodontics

Lectures and seminars that include presentations on the clinical and microscopic anatomy and physiology of the periodontium in health and disease, the behavioral, anatomic and biologic factors responsible for the various periodontal diseases and the application of this knowledge to the patient with an emphasis on the prevention of periodontal diseases and maintenance of oral health.

23 course hours, Dr. Zove and faculty


HDP 601 Diagnosis and Treatment of Periodontal Diseases I

Lectures and seminars that cover the the diagnosis, etiology, prognosis, treatment planning, periodontal therapy and the overall management of the patient with periodontal diseases.  It includes pre-clinical experience in the prevention and treatment of slight and moderately severe periodontal diseases to prepare the students for their clinical program.

Prerequisite:  HDP 501

46 course hours, Dr. Zove and faculty

HDP 621 Year 2 Periodontics Clinic

Emphasizes the application of knowledge in the evaluation, diagnosis, treatment and management of patients with periodontal diseases.

Prerequisite: HDP 501

56 course hours, Dr. Rubino and Faculty


HDP 701 Diagnosis and Treatment of Periodontal Diseases II

Lectures and seminars on the specific clinical findings associated with the various periodontal diseases and conditions including risk assessment, diagnosis, prognosis and therapy, and periodontal/systemic interrelationships (periodontal medicine).

Prerequisite: HDP 601

18 course hours, Dr. Zove and faculty

 

HDP 702 Periodontal Clinical Seminar


Lectures and seminars on the pathogenesis, diagnosis and treatment of severe periodontitis and implant site development with emphasis on emerging technologies and surgical techniques. 

7 course hours, Dr. Romanos and faculty

 

HDP 721 Year 3 Periodontics Clinic

Emphasizes the application of knowledge in the evaluation, diagnosis, treatment and management of patients with periodontal diseases.

Prerequisite: HDP 601, HDP 621

111 course hours, Dr. Zove and faculty

 

HDP 821 Periodontal Component of the Fourth Year General Practice Program (GPP)

A periodontal component of the General Practice Program Clinic, HDG 821 that includes periodontal evaluation, diagnosis, treatment planning, non-surgical management and application of referral guidelines for patients of record and evaluation of treatment provided.

Prerequisite: HDP 721

60 course hours, Dr. Zove and faculty

 

HDP 822 Periodontal Component of the Fourth Year General Practice Program (GPP)

A periodontal component of the General Practice Program Clinic, HDG 822 that includes periodontal evaluation, diagnosis, treatment planning, non-surgical management and application of referral guidelines for patients of record and evaluation of treatment provided.

Prerequisite: HDP 821

60 course hours, Dr. Zove and faculty