Overview
An in-depth study of the scientific foundations of periodontology, including anatomy, epidemiology, pathogenesis, and philosophy of treatment of periodontal diseases.
About this paper
| Paper title | Principles of Periodontology |
|---|---|
| Subject | Periodontology |
| EFTS | 0.25 |
| Points | 60 points |
| Teaching period | 1st Non standard period (19 January 2026 - 7 November 2026) (Distance learning) |
| Delivery mode | The Distance Learning offering of this paper is a combination of remote and in-person teaching |
| Domestic Tuition Fees ( NZD ) | $11,421.50 |
| International Tuition Fees | Tuition Fees for international students are elsewhere on this website. |
- Limited to
- PGDipClinDent
- Contact
- Teaching staff
Course Co-ordinator: Professor Warwick Duncan
- Teaching Arrangements
The in-person components for the Distance offering of this paper made up of around 2x2 week block courses per year.
- Textbooks
To be advised.
- Graduate Attributes Emphasised
- Global perspective, Interdisciplinary perspective, Lifelong learning, Scholarship, Communication, Critical thinking, Cultural understanding, Ethics, Environmental literacy, Information literacy, Self-motivation, Teamwork.
View more information about Otago's graduate attributes. - Learning Outcomes
- The student would be expected to gain a broad theoretical knowledge of the causes and treatment philosophy of periodontal disease.
Overview
An in-depth study of the scientific foundations of periodontology, including anatomy, epidemiology, pathogenesis, and philosophy of treatment of periodontal diseases.
About this paper
| Paper title | Principles of Periodontology |
|---|---|
| Subject | Periodontology |
| EFTS | 0.25 |
| Points | 60 points |
| Teaching period | 1st Non standard period (25 January 2027 - 12 November 2027) (Distance learning) |
| Delivery mode | The Distance Learning offering of this paper is a combination of remote and in-person teaching |
| Domestic Tuition Fees | Tuition Fees for 2027 have not yet been set |
| International Tuition Fees | Tuition Fees for international students are elsewhere on this website. |
- Limited to
- PGDipClinDent
- Contact
- Teaching staff
Course Co-ordinator: Professor Warwick Duncan
- Teaching Arrangements
The in-person components for the Distance offering of this paper are made up of around two 2-week block courses per year.
- Textbooks
To be advised.
- Graduate Attributes Emphasised
- Global perspective, Interdisciplinary perspective, Lifelong learning, Scholarship, Communication, Critical thinking, Cultural understanding, Ethics, Environmental literacy, Information literacy, Self-motivation, Teamwork.
View more information about Otago's graduate attributes. - Learning Outcomes
- The student would be expected to gain a broad theoretical knowledge of the causes and treatment philosophy of periodontal disease.