PERI 610. The Biological Basis of Periodontics. 1 hour.

Current concepts of host response mechanisms in gingival epithelium and connective tissues. Course Information: Prerequisite(s): Enrollment in the postgraduate program in periodontics or the consent of the instructor.

PERI 611. Classic Periodontal Literature Review. 3 hours.

Historical and current clinical concepts of the etiology, pathogenesis, diagnosis and treatment of periodontal diseases are studied and evaluated by review of classic literature. Course Information: May be repeated. Prerequisite(s): Enrollment in the postgraduate program in periodontics or consent of the instructor.

PERI 612. Biochemistry of Periodontal Disease. 2 hours.

A lecture-seminar course that deals specifically with the biochemistry of periodontal structures and periodontal disease, the literature and the current advances in this area. Course Information: Prerequisite(s): BCHE 411.

PERI 613. Current Periodontal Literature Seminar. 1 hour.

Critical analysis, evaluation and interpretation of current literature in periodontology. Course Information: May be repeated. Prerequisite(s): Enrollment in the Periodontics Certificate Program.

PERI 614. Perio-Prosthesis. 1 hour.

The design of fixed prosthesis devices are studied and evaluated as they affect the periodontium. Course Information: Prerequisite(s): Admission to the postgraduate programs in periodontics or prosthodontics or consent of the instructor.

PERI 615. Introduction to Periodontology – Case Management. 1 hour.

Introduces 1st-year periodontal residents to treatment plans, practical exercises on commonly used surgical periodontal techniques. Course Information: Animals used in instruction. Extensive computer use required. The main component of this course are hands-on laboratory activities. Prerequisite(s): Admission to one of the AEPs at the UIC School of Dentistry and consent of the course director.

PERI 616. Advanced Periodontal Therapy – Part I. 1 hour.

Introduces advanced non-surgical and surgical concepts related to periodontology to first-year residents of the Advanced Periodontics Program. Course Information: Extensive computer use required. Prerequisite(s): Admission to AEP in Periodontics at the UIC School of Dentistry and consent of the course director.

PERI 617. Advanced Periodontal Therapy – Part II. 1 hour.

Introduces advanced non-surgical and surgical concepts related to periodontology to first-year residents of the Advanced Periodontics Program. Course Information: Extensive computer use required. Prerequisite(s): Credit or concurrent registration in PERI 615; and PERI 616 and admission to AEP in Periodontics at the UIC School of Dentistry.

PERI 620. Periodontics Clinic. 2-16 hours.

Students treat a wide variety of basic and advanced periodontal conditions using all currently accepted treatment rationales and procedures. Course Information: Prerequisite(s): Admission to the postgraduate program in periodontics.

PERI 621. Procedural Sedation and Anesthesia – Part I. 1 hour.

First in a three-course sequence covering concepts related to sedation and anesthesia for periodontology residents in the College of Dentistry. Course Information: Extensive computer use required. This course includes a hands-on part on medical emergencies and IV sedation techniques. Prerequisite(s): Admission to the Graduate Program in Periodontics and consent of the course director.

PERI 622. Procedural Sedation and Anesthesia – Part II. 1 hour.

Second in a three-course sequence covering concepts related to sedation and anesthesia for periodontology residents in the College of Dentistry. Course Information: Extensive computer use required. This course includes a hands-on part on medical emergencies and IV sedation techniques. Prerequisite(s): Admission to the Graduate Program in Periodontics and consent of the course director. Successful completion of PERI 621. Recommended Background: ENDO 613.

PERI 623. Procedural Sedation and Anesthesia – Part III. 1 hour.

Third in a three-course sequence covering concepts related to sedation and anesthesia for periodontology residents in the College of Dentistry. Course Information: Extensive computer use required. This course includes a hands-on part on medical emergencies and IV sedation techniques. Prerequisite(s): Admission to the Graduate Program in Periodontics and consent of the course director. Successful completion of PERI 621 and PERI 622. Recommended background: ENDO 613.

PERI 630. Periodontal Treatment Planning/Treatment Seminar. 1 hour.

Using student case presentations the etiology, diagnosis, pathogenesis, prognosis and treatment of a wide variety of periodontal diseases and conditions are discussed and studied. Course Information: May be repeated. Prerequisite(s): Admission to the Periodontics Certificate Program.

PERI 698. Periodontic Research. 1-10 hours.

A clinical or basic research experience related to periodontology and done under the guidance of a University of Illinois faculty member. Course Information: Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory grading only. Prerequisite(s): Admission to the postgraduate program in periodontics or consent of the instructor.