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Periodontology

Code: MIMD030110     Acronym: PERIO

Keywords
Classification Keyword
OFICIAL Dental Medicine

Instance: 2025/2026 - 1S Ícone do Moodle

Active? Yes
Responsible unit: Gestão Académica
Course/CS Responsible: Integrated Master in Dental Medicine

Cycles of Study/Courses

Acronym No. of Students Study Plan Curricular Years Credits UCN Credits ECTS Contact hours Total Time
MIMD 74 Official Plan for the Academic Year 2025/2026 3 - 3 45 81

Teaching Staff - Responsibilities

Teacher Responsibility
Honorato José Ribeiro Vidal

Teaching - Hours

Theoretical classes: 1,00
Theoretical and practical : 1,50
Type Teacher Classes Hour
Theoretical classes Totals 4 4,00
Marta dos Santos Resende 0,50
Honorato José Ribeiro Vidal 0,50
Theoretical and practical Totals 4 6,00
Marta dos Santos Resende 1,00
Honorato José Ribeiro Vidal 2,00

Teaching language

Portuguese and english

Objectives

Acquire in-depth knowledge of the anatomy of periodontal tissues, understanding the structure and function of the various components of the dental supporting apparatus

Understand the microbiology of the periodontium, identifying the main microorganisms involved in periodontitis as well as the concepts of biofilm and dysbiosis

Analyze the pathogenic mechanisms of gingivitis and periodontitis, recognizing the inflammatory and immunological processes leading to the destruction of periodontal tissues

Identify modifying factors of periodontitis, understanding their influence on the development and progression of the disease

Understand the impact of the genetic component on periodontal diseases, analyzing the contribution of hereditary factors to susceptibility to periodontal pathology

Know the principles of the epidemiology of periodontal diseases, recognizing patterns of prevalence, distribution, and associated risk factors

Master the current classification of periodontal diseases, applying rigorous and updated diagnostic criteria

Understand the steps of periodontal treatment

Assess periodontal prognosis and establish appropriate treatment expectations based on scientific evidence

Learning outcomes and competences

The course aims to provide students with advanced theoretical knowledge of the anatomy of periodontal tissues, microbiology of the periodontium, pathogenesis of gingivitis and periodontitis, modifying factors of periodontitis, the impact of the genetic component on periodontal diseases, epidemiology, classification, treatment steps, and prognosis of periodontal diseases

These knowledge areas will be complemented by theoretical-practical classes focused on developing skills in periodontal diagnosis, radiographic analysis, application of clinical software for periodontal recording and evaluation, and discussion of clinical cases

Practical training includes teacher demonstrations and peer-to-peer exercises in a simulated environment, aiming at consolidating essential clinical skills

At the end of the course, students should be able to perform periodontal diagnosis, define an appropriate treatment plan, and correctly apply assessment and intervention methods, critically and thoughtfully integrating theoretical knowledge acquired in the lectures with simulated practice

Working method

Presencial

Program

Anatomy of periodontal tissues

Microbiology of the periodontium

Pathogenesis of gingivitis and periodontitis

Modifying factors of periodontitis

Impact of the genetic component on periodontal diseases

Epidemiology of periodontal diseases

Classification of periodontal diseases

Steps of periodontal treatment

Periodontal prognosis and treatment expectations

Mandatory literature

Berglundh, Tord, William V. Giannobile, Niklaus Peter Lang, and Mariano Sanz; Clinical Periodontology and Implant Dentistry., Hoboken: John Wiley & Sons, Inc., 2022. ISBN: 9781119438885, 1119438888

Teaching methods and learning activities

Theoretical classes (T)

- Subject exposition


Theoretical-practical classes (TP)

- Discussion of clinical cases

- Videos with clinical cases

- Simulated practice

Evaluation Type

Distributed evaluation with final exam

Assessment Components

Designation Weight (%)
Participação presencial 30,00
Exame 70,00
Total: 100,00

Amount of time allocated to each course unit

Designation Time (hours)
Estudo autónomo
Frequência das aulas
Total: 0,00

Eligibility for exams

In accordance with the applicable legislation

Calculation formula of final grade

Continuous assessment with a final exam

Theoretical and theoretical-practical (T)

- Final exam

 

Theoretical-practical (TP)

- Continuous assessment using structured methodologies OSCE (Objective Structured Clinical Examination) and SCOT (Structured Clinical Oral Test)

- Assessment of a case on the Moodle platform (clinical case Moodle)

 

Formula

30% TP component (15% from Moodle clinical case evaluation + 15% Simulated practice) + 70% T component (exam)

The student meets attendance requirements if they do not exceed the absence limit corresponding to 25% of the mandatory TP-type classes

To access the final exam, students must achieve at least 9.0 out of 20 in the theoretical-practical component and in the clinical cases exam on Moodle

The minimum score for the theoretical component to be considered in the UC evaluation formula is also 9.0 (out of 20)

For UC exams taken on Moodle, the SAFE EXAM application must be pre-installed on the student’s computer before the exam. Students may request assistance from FMDUP’s IT technician in advance
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