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Faculty of Dentistry
Department of Preventive Dentistry
First & Second Semester, 2016-2017
Course Specifications
Title & Instructor
Course Title Periodontology 5
Course Number Dent 575/ 576
Prerequisites 471, 472
Course Website e-learning
Instructor Dr Hisham Al-Shorman
Office Location University Campus
Postgraduate Dental Clinics
First floor
Office Phone 26010
Office Hours
E-mail hmalshorman@just.edu.jo
Teaching Assistant Dr. Hisham Al-Shorman,
Prof. Dafi Taani, Prof. Rola
Alhabashneh, Dr. Khansaa
Ababneh, Dr. Malik Hudeib,
Dr. Wesam Khoury, Dr.
Rawan Atallah.

Course Aims and Objectives

The aim of this course is to continue providing the knowledge and clinical
atmosphere for the final year undergraduate dental student to graduate
with satisfactory competencies to practice the periodontal component of
clinical practice after they graduate.
Objectives Weights
1. To provide the students with necessary knowledge and
clinical skills for correct application of instruments,
20%
materials, and medications used in prevention and treatment
of periodontal diseases.
2. To enable students to implement periodontal therapy within
comprehensive dental care and design comprehensive 20%
treatment plans.
3. To provide the students with basic knowledge on surgical
30%
aspects of periodontal therapy.
4. To continue emphasis on practice of infection control
10%
measures in the dental clinic.
5. To train students to work in groups and practice 4-handed
10%
dentistry.
6. To provide students with the necessary skills to manage their
clinical time and communicate professionally with patients, 10%
paramedical staff and all other personnel within the clinics.

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 Course Description

This continuous (annual) course is the final preparation for the soon-to-be
general practitioner students to manage periodontal problems, and to relate
periodontics with other dental disciplines and encourage referral of complex
cases. The course is composed of two components; didactic and clinical.

The didactic parts will build on the knowledge and skills gained by students
through previous courses of periodontics and broaden their understanding
and appreciation of the role of periodontal therapy, with focus on the
surgical phase, within the comprehensive patient care.

The clinical component of the course will advance students understanding

and practice of periodontal instrumentation, patient motivation and
education as well as evaluation of treatment outcomes.

Text Book & References

Title Carranzas Clinical Periodontology

Author(s) Newman, Takei, ( Klokkevold), Carranza

Publisher Saunders

Year 2011

Edition 11th edition

Book Website

Clinical Periodontology and Implant Dentistry 4th

References Edition:
Lindhe, Lang, Karing 5th edition - Blackwell
Monsgaard/2008.

Intended Student Learning Outcomes(ISLOs)

Upon successful completion of this course, students should be able to:
ISLOs Related Reference(s)

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 Objective(s)
Knowledge and cognitive: Chapter #
1. List the different classes of prognosis and
1,2 33
phases of treatment.
2. List different types of periodontal surgeries
2,3 52-63
and their indications and contraindications.
3. Describe the general principles of
2 54
periodontal surgery
4. Enumerate the different flap designs and
3 57
suturing techniques
5. Describe the role of smoking in periodontal
1,2 26
disease.
6. Decide the patient needs and recognize when
to refer patient for the required dental 2,6 Clinical practice
specialty
7. Define and explain the indications,
techniques and limitations of resective 3 60
osseous surgery
8. Define and explain the indications,
techniques and limitations of regenerative 3 61
periodontal therapy
9. Describe the different clinical presentations
of furcation involvement and the significance
3 62
of this clinical condition and outline the
treatment modalities involved.
10. Define and discuss the etiology and
different treatment modalities of dentine 1,2,5,6 handout
hypersensitivity
11. Describe the esthetic consideration and
the different treatment options for esthetic 63
periodontal cases
12. List the different types of LASERS used in
periodontal therapy with advantages and 1,3 handout
disadvantages of each type
Psychomotor and communication
1. Deal with colleagues, assistants, and other
5,6 Clinical practice
para-medical staff in a professional manner
2. Work within groups in an organized manner 5 Clinical practice
3. Give oral hygiene instructions in a proper
1,6 Clinical practice
way.
4. Arrange for patient appointments and follow
6 Clinical practice
up
5. Write proper prescriptions 1, 6 Clinical practice
6. Order radiographs and other investigations
6 Clinical practice
in a professional manner
7. Practice dentistry in an ergonomic manner
and appreciate the physical risks of not
1, 4 Clinical practice
abiding by the correct practice
recommendations
8. Apply all necessary infection control 4 Clinical practice

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 measures while being within the clinical
premises
9. Complete the necessary forms and apply the
institutions regulations in case of needle 4 Clinical practice
stick injury or any similar accident

Teaching & Learning Methods

In-room lectures: 1-hour lecture once a week for 13 weeks (13

contact hours)
Clinical demonstrations:
o 3-hour session at the beginning of the first semester.
o Whenever necessary afterwards
Clinical work by students: 3 hours clinic/every other week

Referral of students to appropriate references for further readings using

self-learning method

Assessment
The course is 4 credit hours (1 theory + 3 clinical)
Assessment Type
Online MCQs, online clinically-oriented MCQs, Weigh
Expected Due Date
quizzes, oral practical tests and continuous t
assessment
Mid-year Exam As determined by the
Faculty 10%
(Online MCQs + Quizzes)
Final Exam
Theory: 15 marks: online MCQs + Quizzes As determined by the
(=1/4 x 60) Faculty
Practical: 45 marks (=3/4 x 60)
20 marks: online clinically oriented MCQs o As determined by the
60 %
15 marks: viva exam Faculty
10 marks: root planing test o As determined by the
Faculty
o During the second
semester
Clinical marks
Clinical cases managed in the clinics Throughout the year
30%
throughout the year (25%)
Scaling test during the first semester (5%) During the first semester

Useful Resources
1. American Academy of Periodontology:
http://www.perio.org.

2. European Federation of Periodontology:

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 http://www.efp.net.

Course Content
Chapter # Chapter #
Week Topics 10thed 11thed
Textbook Textbook
Introduction to the course
Course assessment policies
1.
Important clinical notes
Ergonomics in the dental clinic
2. Periodontal treatment planning and prognosis 40 + 41 33
3. The surgical phase of periodontal therapy 59 52
4. General principles of periodontal surgery 60 54
5. The periodontal flap 64 57
Regenerative periodontal surgery 1- bone grafting
6. 67 61
material and their mode of action
Regenerative periodontal surgery 2 procedures
7. 67 61
and prognosis
8. Resective osseous surgery 66 60
9. Furcation diagnosis and management 68 62
10. Periodontal plastic and esthetic surgery 69 63
14 +
11. Smoking and periodontics 26
handout
12. Dentin hypersensitivity - etiology and treatment Handout
13. Laser Application in periodontal therapy Handout
14.

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 Course Clinical Requirements

Requirements are based on estimation that each student will have 12 clinical
sessions throughout the year. Extra number of sessions will mandate extra
requirements
Students have to attend all the clinics and make sure that their marks are
recorded in the mark book. It is the responsibility of student to write the
clinical notes in the patient file and to fill the mark sheet and ask the clinical
staff to mark their work
The highest clinical competency is root planing. Students need to ensure that
they spend 4 clinical sessions (30% of clinical time) doing this procedure.
Students have to work in every clinic. It is NOT ALLOWED that a student
occupies the whole clinic and the partner occupies the next clinic.
Scaling test and Root planing test marks should be recorded in the mark book
as well as the special form available in the clinics.

No. of
Requirement
sessions
1. Periodontal examination & diagnosis &
3
treatment plan (T.P.)
2. Scaling 5
3. Root planing 4
within
4. Scaling test
sessions
within
5. Root planing test
sessions
Total 12 session

Additional Notes
All exams are closed book and notes. The final exam is
comprehensive (covers all the material). Incomplete exams need
Exams approval from the dean of Dentistry.
It is applicable when an acceptable and valid excuse is presented
at the applicable time
It is unethical and illegal by any means
Cheating
JUST regulations will be applicable
Attendance According to the Universitys policy. Attendance is
mandatory for all lectures
To receive course credit, a student should attend a minimum
of 90% of the contact hours of the class.
Students who are absent for the lecture must contact the
course coordinator prior to the class.
If absent from lectures, then the course coordinator will
refer to related guidelines set by the University.
Any student who is absent on a test day, will have to
demonstrate an acceptable medical or social statement
explaining the illness or personal crisis as instructed by their
faculty.
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 Individual instructors may accommodate by arrangements
for a make-up test only when a written request is sent to and
approved by the Dean.
Participation All students are highly encouraged to participate in the classes.
Withdraw N/A
The course coordinator/ section organizer are always
Individual available to talk with the student when problems arise.
conferencing
and If you have any problems that require the attention of an
consultations instructor, do not wait until the problem is insurmountable.
Do not allow tension to build-up to unsolvable proportions.
Information contained in this course outline is correct at the
time of publication.
Content of the courses is revised on an ongoing basis to
ensure relevance to changing educational, employment needs.
Course
changes The course coordinator reserves the right to add or delete
material from courses and will endeavor to provide notice of
changes to students as soon as possible.
The timetable may also be revised accommodating holidays
and unexpected off days.
Any student who feels that s/he may need accommodation
Students with for any type of disability is encouraged to contact the course
Special coordinator who will be happy to help in any way.
needs Accommodations to the course plan can be tailored to the
needs of specific individuals after consultations with the dean.
Gross violations of the formal codes are governed by University
laws, which delineate the procedures to determine whether a
violation of the code of ethics occurred and, if so, what remedies
should be imposed.
We encourage students to abide with the more sensitive
approach to this by allowing the practice of a high Morality (or
proper behavior), which defines right and wrong by the society,
Professionali philosophy, religion, and individual conscience.
sm Students and their instructors often make ethical choices
reflexively/ But ethically sensitive situations, where time,
emotions and marks are pressured, it becomes all too easy to be
blind-sided by temptation/ The best antidote to ethical lapses is
to commit in advance to a set of ethical principles - your personal
ethical code that follows or grows to it.
Any difficulty or concern during the course should be passed
directly to the section organizer/ course coordinator.

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