1)- To foster knowledge that governs the principle periodontal diseases. 2)- To provide opportunities for review and analysis of a wide range of patients periodontal conditions. 3)- To expand students analytical skills relative to clinical signs and symptoms and treatment of periodontal diseases. 4)- To apply and predict the knowledge obtained for the appropriate management of periodontal health. 5)- To foster knowledge that governs the principle of oro-dental diseases 6)- To provide opportunities for review and analysis of a wide range of patients chief complaints. 7)- To expand students analytical skills relative to clinical signs and symptoms and adjunctive special investigations of oro-dental diseases 8)- To apply and predict the knowledge obtained for the appropriate diagnosis of oro-dental diseases.

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Course outcomes:

a. Knowledge and Understanding:

1-	Define different types of periodontal diseases.
2-	Recognize the different instruments, devices and methods used in the field of periodontology.
3-	State scientific rules for etiology of periodontal diseases..
4-	Describe the local and systemic modifying factors of influence on the etiology periodontal diseases.
5-	Review the pathogenesis of periodontal diseases.
6-	Explain different treatment modalities used by the periodontist.
7-	Recognize normal landmarks of a healthy periodontium
8-	Describe information about the etiology, epidemiology, pathogenesis, differential diagnosis, prevention and prognosis of periodontal diseases
9-	Recall different techniques and methods which aid the periodontist in diagnosis of different periodontal diseases.
10-	Memorize periodontal surgeries and the regenerative techniques used to treat various periodontal conditions.
11-	List general aspects of dental implantology, periodontal care for dental implants and etiology and management of periimplantitis.
12-	Define different types of oral diagnosis
13-	Recognize the different instruments,devices and methods used in the field of oral diagnosis.
14-	State scientific rules for obtaining patient history.
15-	Describe different types of questions asked to the patient according to the relevant psychological and scientific background.
16-	Review different types of chief complaints
17-	Explain different techniques of oral examination.
18-	Recognize normal landmarks both extra-oral and intra-oral.
19-	Describe information about the etiology, epidemiology, pathogenesis, differential diagnosis, prevention and prognosis of oral and oral-related disorders.
20-	Recall different laboratory tests which aid the dentist in diagnosis of different oral lesions.
21-	Memorize rules of referral and consultations
22-	List general aspects of dental practice including esthetics, medico-legal considerations, management and maintenance of a safe working environment.

b. Intellectual Skills:

1-	Analyze the different data obtained by the patient related to his/her periodontal condition
2-	Differentiate between different types of periodontal diseases
3-	Relate information obtained from the patient to his periodontal condition
4-	Analyze answers to the different types of questions asked to the patient.
5-	Differentiate between different types of chief complaints.
6-	Distinguish between the range of normal clinical
7-	Interpret signs and symptoms and physical findings
8-	Distinguish between the range of normal periodontal finding and abnormal deviations present.
9-	Interpret signs and symptoms and physical finding in terms of their anatomic, pathologic, and functional periodontal diagnostic significance.
10-	To amalgamate the obtained clinical and investigational data base with the evidence – based knowledge and skill of deductive reasoning to be proficient in clinical problem solving.
11-	Compose a prioritized list of treatment planning to the different periodontal conditions

c. Professional and Practical Skills:

1-	Use different instruments and techniques of clinical examination and understand their limitations and hazards
2-	Relate information obtained from the patient history to its chief complaints.
3-	Apply the brief concise periodontal case.
4-	Examination in a special periodontal informed consents
5-	Use different instruments and techniques of periodontal examination and understand their limitations and hazards.
6-	Practice a comprehensive periodontal examination
7-	Apply a brief concise case history in an informed consent.
8-	Practice a comprehensive extra oral and intra oral examination including head and neck oral hard and soft tissues and properly obtain vital signs
9-	Select the medical and dental history items relevant to chief compliant/s reported by the patient.
10-	Finding and abnormal deviations present
11-	in terms of their anatomic, pathologic, and functional.
12-	Diagnostic significance.
13-	To amalgamate the obtained clinical and investigational data base with the evidence-based knowledge and skill of deductive reasoning to be proficient in clinical problem solving.
14-	Compose a prioritized list of tentative diagnosis, differential diagnosis and final diagnosis of each presented chief complaint/s.
15-	Demonstrate appropriate professional attitudes and behavior in dealing with staff members and helping personnel.
16-	Choose the effective communication means with other health care professionals to maximize patient benefits and minimize the risk of errors.
17-	Use an appropriate formal and informal consultation with specialists in situations that are beyond the scope of their knowledge and skills.
18-	Recognize infection control policies.
19-	Select the medical and dental history items relevant to chief complaint/s reported by the patient.
20-	Propose an individualized treatment plan for different periodontal C Assess treatment options to be done by the general dentist and those that need referral to a specialist conditions as well performing the Ca Appraise his/her duty to manage periodontal health of the patient with special needs use related phase.

d. General and Transferable Skills:

1-	Demonstrate respect to all patients irrespective of their socioeconomic level and cultural beliefs.
2-	Converse with patients in an attentive manner that conveys concern, compassion and encouragement to patients or their families.
3-	Point out to the patient the nature of his/her condition, different treatment options and possible complications in such a way that is easily understood, answers patient questions and encourage discussion.
4-	Demonstrate appropriate professional attitudes and behavior in dealing with staff members and helping personnel
5-	Choose the effective communication means with other health care professionals
6-	To maximize patient benefits and minimize the risk of errors
7-	Use an appropriate formal and informal consultations with specialists in situations that are beyond the scope of their knowledge and skills
8-	Recognize infection control policies
9-	Apply the health and safety regulations as they affect dental practice and environment
10-	Apply the information technology as a mean of communication for data collection and analysis and for life long learning
11-	Demonstrate a professional image in a manner, dress, speech, and interpersonal
12-	Relationship that is consistent with the health care international standards
13-	Appraise the socioeconomic, cultural.
14-	Geographic and occupational factors that may influence etiology of oral pathological conditions
15-	Propose an individualized treatment plan for different chief complaints
16-	Assess treatment options to be done by general dentist and those that need referral and consultation.
17-	Recommended the need of initial medical emergencies management as basic life support.
18-	Appraise his/her duty to manage oral health of the patient with special needs.
19-	Apply the health and safety regulations as
20-	They affect dental practice and environment

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Course topics and contents:

Topic	No. of hours	Lecture	Tutorial/Practical
Normal Periodontium	4
Classification of Periodontal disease.	4
Etiology of periodontal disease. The dental plaque. Dental calculus	4
Pathogensis of periodontal disease	4
Role of local predisposing factors in periodontal disease	4
Effects of systemic conditions on the periodontium,	4
Periodontal diseases.	4
Gingival diseases.	4
Diagnosis,prognosis and treatment planning.	4
Control of dental plaque. Periodontal surgery.	4
Regeneration procedures.	4
Mucogingival surgery.	4

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Teaching And Learning Methodologies:

Teaching and learning methods
Lectures With Discussions
Tutorial classes :- . a. Small group teaching b. Computer projection c. role playing
Case Study :- a. Demonstration using computer projection b. Demonstrate with a patient c. Discussion and practice of the diagnostic skills d. Skills
Guest speaker
Panel of experts

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Course Assessment :

Methods of assessment	Relative weight %	Assess What
Final written Examination	25.00
Mid-term Examination	30.00	assess knowledge and understanding & general intellectual skills
Mid-term Practical Examination	20.00	assess knowledge and understanding & professional Skills & general intellectual skills
Oral Examination	10.00	to assess knowledge and understanding ( and assessment, general and professional skills & general intellectual skills )
Practical Examination	15.00

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Books:

Book	Author	Publisher
Burket's Oral Medicine, 13th ed (E-book)	Michael Glick	Wiley Blackwell
Newman and Carranza's Clinical Periodontology, 13th ed (E-book)	Michael G. Newman	Elsevier Inc.

Course notes :

The department book available for students from the department

Periodicals :

- Cawson Essentials of Oral Pathology and Oral Medicine . Cawson and Odell, 7th Edition, 2002 - Color Atlas of Oral Pathology, Cawson and Odell, 2nd Edition, 1999 - Clinical problem solving in dentistry. 1st Edition, 2002