This course introduces the theoretical and practical study of various concepts and methods used in describing, preventing, and controlling periodontal disease. It presents etiology, microbiology, diagnosis, treatment, and prognosis of diseases.

If you do well in this course, you will learn:

1. to expand on the basic elements learned in DNH 141 and DNH 142 including identification and discussion on:
2. the healthy periodontium and the diseased peridontium. 
3. the etiology of the disease process and how systemic conditions can alter the periodontium
4. the process of care for the periodontally involved patient
5. evidence-based treatment options
6. adjunctive use of chemical agents

You will learn by independent reading and writing assignments, attending and participating in weekly classes, independent projects of the student's choice and written quizzes and examinations.

What you learn in this course will benefit you by having a foundation of knowledge you can  put into practice in the clinical setting here at NVCC and in private practice as a Registered Dental Hygienist.

The required textbook for this course is:

• Comprehensive Periodontics for the Dental Hygienist , 2nd ed. Weinberg et al, Pearson, Prentice Hall, 2006, ISBN 0-13-153468-8

For information on how to order your textbooks, go to http://eli.nvcc.edu/books/

by mail order,

or

Call before going to a campus bookstore to make sure the materials are in stock. If you don't see what you need, ask for assistance. Each bookstore has a separate section for ELI courses. Print this page and take it with you to avoid confusion.

Your course grade will be determined by the assignments and exams, according to the following points:

There are five exams in this course. You are expected to take your examinations at one of the NVCC campus Testing Centers. Be sure to allow enough time to complete your exam before the Testing Center closes; Testing Centers have specific policies relating to the administration of ELI exams. You will need to take a photo ID, your NovaConnect empl ID number, and the appropriate Exam Pass when you go to the Testing Center.  

For Testing Center locations, hours of operation and policies, click here.

For information on taking exams outside of the metropolitan area, click here.

I am here to help you succeed in this course. Occasionally questions or problems may arise. Here is how to contact me when they do:

E-mail : edisilvio@nvcc.edu
Telephone : (703) 822-6570
You may also call me to schedule a meeting in person, either at ELI or my campus office at the Medical Education Campus. 

1. Use your web browser to connect to http://www.nvcc.edu/bbstart. Follow the directions to determine your email, Blackboard and VIVA account user names and passwords.
2. Access your email account and make sure you know how to use it; you will be required to use this account for all course-related email.
3. Log on to Blackboard at http://learn.vccs.edu.
4. Click on this course under "My Courses." Review the entire course to make sure you understand what will be required of you. Then start completing the assignments.

Please note that account generation takes approximately one week from the time of your paid registration. If you cannot log on after one week, contact the IT Help Desk. If you can log on to Blackboard, but your course isn't listed, please contact ELI or your instructor.