Classification & recognition of periodontal diseases; Natural history of adult periodontitis and diagnostic issues; Risk factors/markers/patients for periodontitis; Actiology and pathogenesis of periodontitis (microbial and inflammatory-immune factors); Investigation and treatment planning of periodontitis patients; Non-surgical management of periodontitis with Gracey area-specific curettes – including healing; The use/abuse of antimicrobials in periodontology; Surgical management of periodontal problems; Periodontal diseases and systemic diseases; Working with a Dental Hygienist/Therapist.
Credits
10 credits
Module Attendance Required
Wednesday afternoons x 8
Module Dates
May-July Year 2
Assessment
Please contact us for further information
Academics involved in the delivery of this module
Professor I Chapple; Mr M Millward
Stand Alone Course
This module can be taken as a stand alone course if required. To apply, please contact Professor FJT Burke, f.j.t.burke@bham.ac.uk, 0121 237 2768 or Lynda Malthouse, l.malthouse@bham.ac.uk, 0121 237 2768.
Applicants need to apply via the paper application:
Postgraduate Application Form
http://www.birmingham.ac.uk/Documents/students/pg-application-forms.pdf
Postgraduate Application Notes
http://www.birmingham.ac.uk/Documents/students/pg-application-notes.pdf
Postgraduate Reference Request Form
http://www.birmingham.ac.uk/Documents/students/pg-feference-request-form.pdf
Fee if taken as a stand alone course
2011-2012
£950
Entry requirements if taken as a stand alone course
For further information on requirements please contact the Programme Administrator