TOPIC - <Periodontal diseases >
Topic Introduction
Medicine meets Dentistry in the periodontium. Having sound knowledge of periodontal diseases is important for multidisciplinary management of systemic diseases with periodontal manifestation.
Topic Learning Outcomes
Upon completion of this unit you will be able to:
- Define periodontal diseases
- Classify periodontal diseases
- Understand the aetiology, clinical manifestation and management of key periodontal diseases associated with systemic diseases.
Topic Learning Activities/Tasks
- Read the journal papers attached
- Watch the lecturer video
- Participate in the class discussion
Assignments and Activities
You will be required to do a comprehensive periodontal examination of a patient in the clinic and provide a written report. The marks awarded for the report will go into your continuous assessment.