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Yakima Valley College Catalog 2024-2025

DH 376: Introduction to Periodontology

2 Cr
Quarters: S
This course serves as an introduction to the study of periodontology. Students complete a detailed review of the anatomy of the periodontium and explore various local and systemic etiologic factors associated with periodontal diseases. Emphasis is placed on the assessment and classification of periodontal diseases.
Prerequisite: Completion of the first two quarters of the Dental Hygiene Program.
Note: Either DH 376 or DH 176 can be taken for credit but not both.