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Periodontology is the study of the specialty
area in dentistry which encompasses the prevention, diagnosis
and treatment of diseases of the supporting and surrounding tissues
of teeth, or their substitutes, and maintenance of the health,
function and esthetics of these structures and tissues. The Department
of Periodontology faculty at The Maurice H. Kornberg School of Dentistry,
is comprised of experienced, diverse and internationally-renowned
clinicians and researchers originating from a wide range of countries,
educational backgrounds, and diagnostic/treatment philosophies
in Periodontology.
The mission of the Department of Periodontology
at The Maurice H. Kornberg School of Dentistry is to provide excellence
and innovation in education, patient care and scientific discovery
in the field of Periodontology. To meet these objectives, the
Department's primary goals are to:
- provide educational programs to train
predoctoral dental students, graduate students and dental professionals
in present-day knowledge and clinical practice skills pertaining
to diagnosis, treatment and prevention of human periodontal
diseases, as well as training in placement and maintenance of
endosseous dental implants
- advance understanding of the interrelationships
between fundamental concepts in Periodontology and other oral
health disciplines
- provide periodontal health care services
and education to the community and dental profession
- encourage and undertake clinical and
laboratory research on the epidemiology, etiology and treatment
of human periodontal and peri-implant diseases
- foster collaborative, interdisciplinary
educational and investigative activities with intramural and
extramural programs/institutions
- serve as the primary academic base
within the School of Dentistry and Temple University for teaching
and scientific expertise on the core discipline of Periodontology
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