This course will introduce the student to the concepts of non-surgical periodontal therapy, risk factors in periodontal diseases, classifications of periodontal diseases, the components of the comprehensive periodontal assessment and care plan. Ultrasonic periodontal debridement will be studied. Furthermore, the course will include the study of behavior motivation, the dental hygiene human needs conceptual model, the phases of self-care education and the importance of case presentation in modifying client self-care.