Module 5 Clinical Practice Periodontics

On successful completion of this module students should be able to:

1. Collect, organise, analyse and interpret data from periodontally involved patients
2. Interpret radiographs as they relate to diagnosis of periodontal diseases and dental implants;
3. Formulate periodontal diagnoses and prognoses for individual teeth and for the whole dentition;
4. Formulate and justify comprehensive treatment plans
5. Appraise results of therapy in relation to the evidence base
6. Describe to patients the nature of their periodontal health status and treatment needs
7. Interpret the advice of other health care professionals and integrate their information into the treatment of the patient
8. Organise, develop, implement and evaluate periodontal disease control programmes for patients
9. Implement and evaluate patient recall programme
10. Function effectively in the dental team by demonstrating leadership and the ability to utilize the appropriate dental personnel.