2024-2025 Academic Catalog

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Periodontics (DSPE)

DSPE 5500 -  Periodontics 1  (0.1-5 Credits)  
This course is designed to make the student familiar with the normal periodontium, as well as the epidemiology, etiology and pathogenesis of periodontal disease.
Grading Basis: Letter Grade with IP
Typically Offered: Summer.
DSPE 6031 -  Clinical Periodontics 1  (0.1-5 Credits)  
Clinical rotation in periodontics.
Grading Basis: Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory w/IP
Typically Offered: Summer.
DSPE 6601 -  Periodontology 2  (0.1-10 Credits)  
This course provides the information needed to successfully complete a comprehensive periodontal evaluation and correctly interpret radiographs.
Grading Basis: Letter Grade with IP
Typically Offered: Fall.
DSPE 6605 -  Periodontology 2 Laboratory - Section 1  (0.1-5 Credits)  
This course runs parallel with Periodontology 2. It is devoted to teaching the clinical skills necessary for the practice of periodontics within the context of a general dental practice.
Grading Basis: Letter Grade with IP
Typically Offered: Fall.
DSPE 6606 -  Periodontology 3 Laboratory  (0.1-5 Credits)  
This course runs parallel with Periodontology3. It is devoted to teaching the clinical skills necessary for the practice of periodontics within the context of a general dental practice.
Grading Basis: Letter Grade with IP
Typically Offered: Spring.
DSPE 6607 -  Periodontology 3  (0.5-10 Credits)  
This course deals with the prevention, treatment and control of periodontal disease. Currently accepted therapies are discussed in detail. In addition, the student is taught how to evaluate new therapies which periodically become available.
Grading Basis: Letter Grade with IP
Typically Offered: Spring.
DSPE 6610 -  Periodontology 4  (0.1-5 Credits)  
Course is devoted to making the student familiar with the surgical management of periodontal disease. The indications and rationale for resection, reconstructive and mucogingival procedures are discussed.
Grading Basis: Letter Grade with IP
Typically Offered: Summer.
DSPE 7011 -  Clinical Periodontics 2  (0.1-5 Credits)  
Clinical rotation in periodontics.
Grading Basis: Letter Grade with IP
Typically Offered: Fall.
DSPE 7022 -  Clinical Periodontics 3  (0.1-5 Credits)  
Clinical rotation in periodontics.
Grading Basis: Letter Grade with IP
Typically Offered: Spring.
DSPE 7033 -  Clinical Periodontics 4  (0.1-5 Credits)  
Clinical rotation in periodontics.
Grading Basis: Letter Grade with IP
Typically Offered: Summer.
DSPE 8011 -  Clinical Periodontics 5  (0.1-5 Credits)  
Clinical rotation in periodontics.
Grading Basis: Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory w/IP
Typically Offered: Fall.
DSPE 8022 -  Clinical Periodontics 6  (0.1-5 Credits)  
Clinical rotation in periodontics.
Grading Basis: Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory w/IP
Typically Offered: Spring.
DSPE 8857 -  Clinical Periodontics  (0.1-4.5 Credits)  
Grading Basis: Letter Grade
Repeatable. Max Credits: 4.5.