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Division of Health Professions
Department of Dental Hygiene
Course Syllabus
DHY209 – Periodontology I
Semester and year: Spring (1st year)
Section Number: 001 & 002
Meeting Times: DHY209-001
DHY209-002
Location:
Instructor:
Office Location
Phone:
Departmental Secretary: Mary Geminiano
Office Hours: By appointment
Email Address:
Course Description:
This course is the study of the principles and concepts of periodontal disease including
the tissues surrounding the teeth in both healthy and diseased states. Soft tissue
management, periodontal therapies and case management are discussed. The role of
systemic disease and periodontal health is also addressed.
• Credits: 1 (1 lecture)
• Pre-Requisites: BIO-104, BIO-109, DHY-101, DHY- 108 and DHY-109
• Co-Requisites: DHY 201 and DHY 205
COURSE OBJECTIVES
Upon completion of this course, the dental hygiene student will be able to:
Student Learning Outcome: Means of Assessment:
1. Achieve accuracy in using periodontal
terminology.
Class Activities
Homework assignment.
Quizzes/Exams
2. Describe the clinical and microscopic
appearance of the tissues of the
periodontium in health
Class Activities
Homework assignment.
Quizzes/Exams
3. Define and contrast the terms gingival
disease, periodontal disease, and
periodontitis.
Class Activities
Homework assignment.
Quizzes/Exams
4. List, describe, and identify the various
periodontal diseases in the classification
system established by the American
Academy of Periodontology in 2017.
Class Activities
Homework assignment.
Quizzes/Exams
5. Identify the local and systemic risk factors
of periodontal disease.
Class Activities
Homework assignment.
Quizzes/Exams
6. Describe the role of oral biofilms in
periodontal health and disease.
Class Activities
Homework assignment.
Quizzes/Exams
7. Explain the concepts of immunity and
inflammation and the host immune
response.
Class Activities
Homework assignment.
Quizzes/Exams
8. Discuss the implications of smoking on
periodontal health status.
Class Activities
Homework assignment.
Quizzes/Exams
9. Compare and contrast the clinical and
radiographic features of chronic
periodontitis and grade C (aggressive)
periodontitis.
Class Activities
Homework assignment.
Quizzes/Exams
10. Describe the possible role periodontitis
plays as a risk factor for systemic disease.
Class Activities
Homework assignment.
Quizzes/Exams
INSTRUCTIONAL METHODOLOGY:
Teaching Methods Learning Experiences/Activities
1. Lecture
2. Discussion
3. Power Point Presentations
4. Videos
1. Patient Case
2. Worksheets
3. Chapter quizzes
4. Exams
5. Photographs
6. Diagrams/Tables
7. Web enhancement through Canvas
American Dental Education Association (ADEA) Entry Level Competencies for the
Allied Health Professionals (Core Competencies (CC) include:
Professional Knowledge
1. Professionalism
1.1 Apply professional values and ethics in all endeavors.
1.2 Adhere to accreditation standards and federal, state and local laws and regulations.
1.3 Promote quality assurance practices based on accepted standards of care.
1.4 Demonstrate interpersonal skills to effectively communicate and collaborate with
professionals and patients across socioeconomic and cultural backgrounds.
2. Safety
2.1 Comply with local, state and federal regulations concerning infection control
protocols for blood-borne and respiratory pathogens, other infectious diseases and
hazardous materials.
2.2 Follow manufacturers’ recommendations related to materials and equipment used
in practice.
2.3 Establish and enforce mechanisms to ensure the management of emergencies.
2.4 Use security guidelines and compliance training to create and maintain a safe, eco-
friendly and sustainable practice compatible with emerging trends.
2.5 Ensure a humanistic approach to care.
2.6 Uphold a respectful and emotionally safe environment for patients and practitioners.
3. Critical Thinking
3.1 Demonstrate critical and analytical reasoning to identify and develop
comprehensive oral health care solutions and protocols.
3.2 Apply individual and population risk factors, social determinants of health and
scientific research to promote improved health and enhanced quality of life.
4. Scientific Inquiry and Research
4.1 Support research activities and develop research skills.
4.2 Use evidence-based decision-making to evaluate and implement health care
strategies aligned with emerging trends to achieve high-quality, cost-effective and
humanistic care.
4.3 Integrate accepted scientific theories and research into educational, preventive and
Health Promotion and Disease Prevention
5.Health Education and Community Connection
5.1 Endorse health literacy and disease prevention.
5.2 Communicate and provide health education and oral self-care to diverse
populations.
5.3 Facilitate learning platforms for communities of interest by providing health
education through collaboration with dental and other professionals.
5.4 Promote the values of the dental profession through service-based activities.
5.5 Evaluate outcomes for future activities supporting health and wellness of individuals
and communities.
6.Advocacy
6.1 Promote an ethical and equitable patient care and practice environment by
demonstrating inclusion of diverse beliefs and values.
6.2 Uphold civic and social engagement through active involvement in professional
affiliations to advance oral health.
Professional Development and Practice
Professional Growth
7.1 Commit to lifelong learning for professional and career opportunities in a variety of
roles and settings.
7.2 Engage in research, education, industry involvement, technological and
professional developments and/or advanced degrees.
7.3 Demonstrate self-awareness through reflective assessment for continued
improvement. Business Practices
8.1 Facilitate referrals to and consultations with relevant health care providers and
other professionals to promote equitable and optimal patient care.
8.2 Promote economic growth and sustainability by meeting practice goals.
8.3 Create and maintain comprehensive, timely and accurate records.
8.4 Protect privacy, confidentiality and security of the patients and the practice by
complying with legislation, practice standards, ethics and organizational policies.
Leadership
9.1 Develop and use effective strategies to facilitate change.
9.2 Inspire and network with others to nurture collegial affiliations.
9.3 Solicit and provide constructive feedback to promote professional growth of self.
Discipline-specific (Dental Hygiene) competencies:
DH. 1 Essential Knowledge
DH. 1.1 Apply the knowledge of the following sciences during the dental hygiene
process of care: Microbiology, Human anatomy and physiology, Human cellular biology,
Chemistry, Biochemistry, Immunology and pathology, Nutrition, Pharmacokinetics
DH. 1.2 Apply the knowledge of the following behavioral sciences during the dental
hygiene process of care: Sociology, Psychology, Interpersonal communication
DH. 2 Person-centered Care
2.1 Assessment
DH.2.1.1 Accurately collect and document a comprehensive medical, dental, social
health history and diagnostic data.
DH.2.1.2 Critically analyze all collected data.
DH.2.1.3 Identify predisposing, etiologic, environmental and social risk factors for
person- centered care.
2.2 Dental Hygiene Diagnosis
DH.2.2.1 Analyze comprehensive medical, dental and social health history.
DH.2.2.2 Integrate observational and diagnostic data as part of the dental hygiene
diagnosis.
DH.2.2.3 Use predisposing, etiologic, environmental and social risk factors for person-
centered care.
2.3 Planning
DH.2.3.1 Use the patient’s assessment to establish an optimal and realistic, person-
centered dental hygiene care plan through mutual communication.
DH.2.3.2 Use all aspects of the dental hygiene diagnosis in combination with the
person’s values, beliefs and preferences to develop a dental hygiene care plan through
shared decision- making.
2.4 Implementation
DH.2.4.1 Obtain informed consent based on the agreed-upon treatment plan.
DH.2.4.2 Execute individualized treatment based on the patient’s dental hygiene
diagnosis.
DH.2.4.3 Integrate educational, preventive and the therapeutic services to provide
comprehensive person-centered care.
DH.2.4.4 Use specialized skills and evidenced-based technology to promote dental and
periodontal health.
DH.2.4.5 Continuously re-evaluate for modifications to achieve desired outcomes.
2.5 Evaluation and Documentation
DH.2.5.1 Evaluate the effectiveness of completed services.
DH.2.5.2 Analyze treatment outcomes of the dental hygiene process of care to
determine improved health and modifications.
DH.2.5.3 Modify dental hygiene care plans as necessary to meet goals of patient and
clinician.
DH.2.5.4 Identify necessary referrals for success of the treatment outcomes, including
intraprofessional and interprofessional health care providers, supporting professions
and patient advocates.
DH.2.5.5 Accurately document assessment findings and data, dental hygiene diagnosis
and care plan, implementation, outcome evaluation and any communication between
professionals and patient and anyone else in the circle of care.
Course Texts and/or Other Study Materials:
Required Textbooks:
Nield-Gehrig, J.S., Shin, D.E., Willmann, D. (2024). Foundations of Periodontics
for the Dental Hygienist, Enhanced (6th ed.). Wolters, Kluwer/Lippincott, Williams,
and Wilkins.
ISBN – 978-1284-261105-9
Other books and videos are available in the classroom and library for student
use.
Instructional and Online Additional Resources
Health Professions Librarian:
Joan Dalrymple
jdalrymple@bergen.edu
Bergen Community College Library
https://bergen.edu/library/
BCC Library Citation Guide
https://bergen.libguides.com/citationgui
des/apa
American Dental Hygienists
Association: www.adha.org
American Dental Association:
www.ada.org Dictionary.com (or App)
https://www.dictionary.com/
Medical Dictionary
https://www.merriam-
webster.com/medical
International Federation of Dental
Hygienists http://www.ifdh.org/
American Dental Education Association
http://www.ifdh.org/
New Jersey Dental Hygienists
Association https://www.njdha.org/
Journal of Dental Hygiene (JDH)
http://www.adha.org/jdh
Journal of the American Dental
Association (JADA)
(https://jada.ada.org)
Journal of Dental Education
(http://www.jdentaled.org/
Journal of Allied Health
(http://www.asahp.org/journal-of-allied-
health/)
Journal of Dental Research
(http://journals.sagepub.com/home/jdr)
Grading Policy
Exams (3) Average 60%
Homework/Quizzes 15%
Final Exam 20%
Attendance 5%
Total Grade 100%
Grading Scale
92-100 A
89-91 B+
83-88 B
80-82 C+
75-79 C
Below 75 R
Incomplete (Not all requirements
fulfilled)
*N
In addition to having at least a final grade of 75, in order to pass, students must
also achieve a minimum of 75% as the average of all exams.
If a student does not achieve a minimum 75% as an average of all exams, then, a
failure grade will result for the entire course. So, to pass this course, you need
to have a 75 as exams’ average AND a 75 as a final course grade.
Final grades will be rounded to the next whole number, e.g., 74.5 will be rounded to
75; 74.4 will remain 74
ATTENDANCE POLICY:
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• All students are expected to attend punctually every scheduled meeting of each
course in which they are registered.
• Attendance and lateness policies and sanctions are to be determined by the
instructor for each section of each course.
• These will be established in writing on the individual course outline.
Attendance will be kept by the instructor for administrative and counseling
purposes.
The Commission on Dental Accreditation (CODA) requires that students complete a
minimum number of clinical and didactic hours in the program; therefore, students are
expected to attend all class/lab sessions.
Attendance is critical to the successful completion of the program. All program classes
and activities must be prioritized. Scheduling conflicts must be resolved by the student
so that program classes and activities are met.
It is the student’s responsibility to be on time for all classes, labs, and clinical sessions.
Attendance, lateness policies, and sanctions are to be determined by the instructor of
each course. These will be established in writing on the individual course outline.
The penalty for more than two (2) unexcused absences (i.e., a doctor’s note) will be a
loss of credit in this course and will result in the student repeating the entire course.
Consequently, excessive absenteeism and tardiness may impact work ethics and course
grades. Therefore, it may become necessary to withdraw from a course due to excessive
absenteeism.
Other College, Divisional, and/or Departmental Policy Statements:
DRESS CODE
Students are expected to exhibit a professional appearance as noted in the Student
Handbook.
ACADEMIC CONDUCT
The Dental Hygiene faculty adheres to the policy statement governing academic
conduct as outlined in the Bergen Community College Catalog.
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returnto=search#procedure-thecode
Faculty reserve the right to delay the return of exam grades until all students have taken
the exam and faculty review of the exam has been completed.
Cheating, plagiarism, and unethical behavior will not be tolerated. Any student who has
demonstrated any of the above behaviors will be disciplined according to college
procedures.
*Note: An instructor may establish other guidelines regarding academic integrity
consistent with the College policy.
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22&returnto=search
Cheating, plagiarism, and unethical behavior will not be tolerated. Any student who has
demonstrated any of the above behaviors will be disciplined according to college
procedures.
Cell phones are not permitted in classrooms, laboratories or clinics unless they are part
of the learning activity.
Students are not permitted to use any type of recording device to tape lectures or clinical
sessions.
Children are not permitted in classrooms and/or laboratories.
Food is not permitted in classrooms, laboratories, clinic reception area or clinical areas.
ACADEMIC INTEGRITY POLICY
Dental hygienists are health care professionals who ‘focus on preventing and treating
oral diseases.’ They play an important role in society by providing services that
contribute to the health and well-being of individuals and their communities and must
always display ethical behavior. This obligation begins in dental hygiene school and
continues throughout one’s professional career. The American Dental Hygienists’
Association’s Code of Ethics establishes behavioral standards to guide the public’s
expectations of trust and accountability. These ethical standards include a commitment
to honesty, truthfulness, full disclosure, accuracy, fairness, and integrity. You are
expected to be guided by these standards and follow the Dental Hygiene Department
rules of conduct during any testing situation. All students are expected to pass
examinations on their own merit without assistance and are expected to maintain
confidentiality with respect to examination content. Behavior that results in misconduct
or irregularity in the examination process is a very serious matter. Violation of the rules
of conduct or examination regulations may result in the voiding of examination results
or other appropriate penalties.
The Dental Hygiene Program will adhere to the Academic Integrity Policy of Bergen
Community College, which is stated in the College Catalog. Violation of academic
integrity may be defined to include, but not limited to cheating, plagiarism, falsification
and fabrication, abuse of academic materials, complicity in academic dishonesty, and
personal misrepresentation. It is the student’s responsibility to be aware of the behaviors
that constitute academic dishonesty. Please refer to the Bergen Community College
Catalog for more information.
AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES ACT
Students who require accommodations in accordance with the Americans with
Disabilities Act (ADA) can request these services from the Office of Specialized
Services. To learn more about how to apply for services, please visit them at:
https://bergen.edu/current-students/student-services-departments/disability-services-
office-of-specialized-services/
ACCESSIBILITY STATEMENT
Bergen Community College is committed to ensuring the full participation of all students
in its programs. If you have a documented disability (or think you may have a disability)
and, as a result, need a reasonable accommodation to participate in this class, complete
course requirements, or benefit from the College’s programs or services, contact the
Office of Special Services (OSS) as soon as possible at 201-612-5270
or www.bergen.edu/oss
To receive any academic accommodation, you must be appropriately registered with
OSS. The OSS works with students confidentially and does not disclose any disability-
related information without their permission. The OSS serves as a clearinghouse on
disability issues and works in partnership with faculty and all other student service
offices.
SERIOUS ILLNESS, INJURY/PREGNANCY
Overall good health is essential to the practice of dental hygiene. To successfully
complete the program, full participation in all areas of practice is required, regardless
of medical conditions.
A student in the Dental Hygiene Program who sustains a serious illness or injury or
becomes pregnant must present written medical permission to attend classes and
clinical practice at the time of resuming studies.
The pregnant student needs to be aware of the risks of working in the dental field for
the unborn child. Occupational risks include heavy lifting, radiation, chemical, drug,
and toxins exposures, exposure to blood and airborne pathogens.
Pregnant students must provide the Dental Hygiene Department Chair and Clinical
Coordinator with written permission to participate in radiology and clinical courses. The
Health Services and the course instructor must also receive copies of this medical
clearance.
Pregnant students must wear a fetal monitor badge in addition to a radiology badge
during all clinical and laboratory sessions (second, summer, third, and fourth
semesters). A due date must be noted in writing by the attending physician. Please
consult with the Department Chair or Clinical Coordinator for more information and
necessary forms.
PRIVACY AND CONFIDENTIALITY STATEMENT
This course uses Canvas and follows institutional and legal guidelines to ensure the
privacy and confidentiality of all students. Processes and systems used in this course—
including online learning platforms, assessments, and communications—are designed
to protect student information in accordance with FERPA (Family Educational Rights
and Privacy Act) and institutional policies.
Any submitted assignments, discussions, or evaluations are handled securely and are
accessible only to authorized individuals. Students are encouraged to refrain from
sharing personal health or academic information in public forums and to contact the
instructor directly with any sensitive concerns.
SEXUAL HARASSMENT STATEMENT
HR-003-001.2018-Policy-Prohibiting-Sexual-Harassment.pdf (bergen.edu)
https://bergen.edu/wp-content/uploads/HR-008-001-2023-Title-IX-Policy-and-
Procedures-Updated-11.2025.pdf
STATEMENT ON ACCEPTABLE USE OF BCC TECHNOLOGY:
Acceptable-Use-Policy.pdf (bergen.edu)
STUDENT SUPPORT SERVICES
Bergen Community College provides exemplary support to its students and offers
a wide variety of opportunities and services. A comprehensive array of student
support services, including advising, tutoring, academic coaching, and more, is
available online at https://bergen.edu/currentstudents/.
SIDNEY SILVERMAN LIBRARY ONLINE RESOURCES:
https://bergen.libguides.com/dental
COURSE OUTLINE, READING ASSIGNMENTS, COMPETENCIES and
CALENDAR
This course outline and calendar is subject to change depending on the progress of the
class. Due to the amount of material to be covered in this course, it is recommended
that you read your textbook chapter(s) before the lecture to familiarize yourself with the
material that will be covered in the lecture session. You are responsible for the
information covered in assigned readings, materials covered in lecture, course goals,
and supporting core competencies. Following each session, you should re-read the
required reading assignment, complete any identification exercises, and review any
lecture notes.
DATE/WEEK TOPIC LEARNING
OUTCOME
Assignments Core Competencies
Week #1 Syllabus
Ch. 3
SLO 1, 2, 3,4,
10
Quiz
Acknowledgment
Form
Introduction
1.1, 1.4
Week #2 Ch. 4
Ch. 5
SLO 1, 4, 5 Quiz
1.1, 1.4
Week #3 Test #1
SLO 1,3, 4 Quiz
1.1, 1.4, 4.1-3,7.1-3,
9.1-3
Week #4 Ch. 6
Ch. 7
SLO 1, 2, 3, 4,
5
Quiz
1.1, 1.4, 4.1-3, 7.1-
3,9.1-3
Week #5 Ch. 9
SLO 1, 2, 3, 4,
5
Topic Approval
1.1, 1.4, 4.1-3,7.1-3,
9.1-3
Week #6 Ch. 10
Ch. 11
Ch. 19
SLO 6, 7 Quiz 1.1, 1.4, 4.1-3,7.1-3,
9.1-3
Week #7 Test #2
SLO 7,8, 9, 10 Quiz 1.1, 1.4, 4.1-3,7.1-3,
9.1-3
Week #8 Ch. 8
SLO 3, 4, 5, 6,
7
Quiz
1.1, 1.4, 4.1-3,7.1-
3,9.1-3
SPRING
BREAK
Week #9 Ch. 12
Ch. 13
SLO 3, 7, 8, 9 Quiz 1.1, 1.4, 3.1-2, 4.1-3,
5.1-5, 6.1-2, 7.1-3,9.1-
3
Week #10 Test #3 SLO 3, 7, 8, 9,
10
Quiz 1.1, 1.4, 3.1-2, 4.1-3,
5.1-5, 6.1-2, 7.1-3,9.1-
3
Week #11 Ch. 14
Quiz 1.1, 1.4, 3.1-2,4.1-3,
5.1-5, 6.1-2, 7.1-3,9.1-
3
Week #12 Test #4
SLO 3, 6, 7, 8,
9, 10
1.1, 1.4, 3.1-2,4.1-3,
5.1-5,6.1-2, 7.1-3,9.1-3
Week #13 Ch. 15
Ch. 16
SLO 6, 7, 8, 9,
10
Quiz
1.1, 1.4,3.1-2,4.1-3,
5.1-5,6.1-2, 7.1-3,9.1-3
Week #14 Ch. 17
Ch. 18
Quiz 1.1, 1.4, 3.1-2,4.1-3,
5.1-5,6.1-2, 7.1-3,9.1-3
Week #15 FINAL
EXAM
1.1, 1.4, 3.1-2,4.1-3,
5.1-5,6.1-2, 7.1-3,9.1-3
This Course Outline and Calendar are tentative and subject to change, depending
upon the progress of the class