Company approved by the Ministry of Education of Iran

All universities, in which there is a specialization: Master’s in Periodontology

Program Description

Periodontal diseases are among the most common infectious diseases affecting humans. Given their burden on the healthcare system and the importance of preserving teeth and the health of surrounding tissues, training periodontists is essential. In light of rapid scientific advances—particularly in the biomedical sciences—and changes in treatment methods and approaches, the Supreme Committee of Periodontics was established to revise the curriculum for the periodontics specialty program. The Committee comprehensively reviewed curricula worldwide and analyzed the current situation to revise the curriculum and develop new educational guidelines for this specialty program.

 Definition

Periodontics is a branch of dentistry concerned with protecting, preserving, and promoting the health of periodontal tissues and dental implants, including their prevention, diagnosis, and treatment. It also encompasses the reconstruction of the hard and soft tissues of the jaws and the replacement of missing teeth with dental implants. This field places strong emphasis on maintaining the health of teeth and dental implants through preventive measures and advanced treatment modalities.

Objectives:

By the end of the program, learners will be competent in performing the following procedures:

• Accurately evaluating and examining patients, including their intraoral and extraoral soft and hard tissues, and reaching a correct diagnosis based on these findings and information obtained from patients’ complaints and medical histories;
• Determining the prognosis based on all available data;
• Developing a comprehensive treatment plan, including multidisciplinary and interdisciplinary care;
• Preparing reports and maintaining patients’ medical records;
• Performing Phase I periodontal treatment;
• Performing various periodontal and implant surgeries, including periodontal flap surgery, gingivectomy, curettage, biopsy, reconstructive and resective periodontal procedures, root resection and hemisection, periodontal plastic surgery, preprosthetic surgery, and implant placement in all regions of the oral cavity and edentulous areas; performing bone reconstruction procedures, including bone grafting, guided tissue regeneration, and sinus lifting; and performing implant-related soft-tissue surgery;
• Minimizing postoperative pain and discomfort when necessary;
• Managing wounds;
• Evaluating treatment outcomes and providing adjunctive treatment to maintain or improve them when necessary;
• Diagnosing and treating biological complications around implants;
• Designing and conducting a relevant research project, including a literature review, problem statement, and the aims and hypotheses of the proposed research;
• Preparing scientific articles;
• Correctly applying infection-control principles;
• Evaluating the effects and complications of other dental treatments in terms of damage to periodontal and peri-implant tissues;
• Providing periodontal and implant treatment for special-needs patients;
• Performing basic and advanced patient resuscitation;
• Providing treatment under general anesthesia and sedation;
• Managing medical emergencies.