OverviewPeriodontics and Oral Medicine includes the disciplines of periodontics, oral medicine, oral diagnosis, oral radiology, oral pathology, dental hygiene, behavioral sciences and community dentistry. A major objective of the department is to approach the patient and his or her disease with a full complement of diagnostic resources. By using these resource, along with the diverse expertise and knowledge of faculty and staff, the department can deliver enhanced awareness of the patient 's health and dental problems. In turn, the department provides support and care in the clinical setting.PeriodonticsPeriodontics is concerned with establishing and maintaining health for the structures that support the teeth. The educational program is designed to help students develop the ability to instruct patients in preventing periodontal diseases, diagnosing and treating gingivitis and moderate periodontitis, recognizing the interrelationships between periodontal diseases and systemic health, and recognizing and referring patients who require periodontal specialty care.Oral Medicine and RadiologyOral Medicine and Diagnosis is the study of record taking, diagnosis and treatment planning using didactic and clinical experiences throughout the dental curriculum. Students will achieve proficiency in reporting and evaluating medical and dental histories; performing thorough head, neck and oral examinations; selecting, exposing and interpreting intraoral and extraoral radiographs; synthesizing the collected data into a problem list and differential diagnosis; and developing a logical treatment plan based on the patient's needs. Seminars, case presentations, clinical class conferences, and clinical experience complement the courses.Oral PathologyOral Pathology is the study of the disease of the soft and calcified structures of the oral region. The various disease processes are studied with respect to causation, natural history, clinical behavior, relationship of a disease in one part to other parts and to the entire body. Oral pathology bridges two aspects of the health sciences: basic science and clinical practice. Knowledge is applied to clinical situations and various histological, immunological, molecular, serologic, and other parameters are used to determine diagnoses.Oral & Maxillofacial Pathology Biopsy Service Our Programs International Team for Implantology (ITI) A one year program at the Clinical Research Core, ITI Scholars work closely with Graduate Students and Fellows in prosthodontics, pediatric dentistry, orthodontics and oral and maxillofacial surgery at the School of Dentistry, providing a unique interdisciplinary experience. Periodontics Graduate Program (MS) A three year program designed to diagnose oral diseases, periodontics and dental implant treatment planning, comprehensive therapy, and to develop future leaders in the specialty of Periodontics. Periodontics Graduate Program (Non-degree) A six or twelve month in-depth experience in the realm of periodontology and periodontics, involving clinical, didactic, and research training. Patient Clinics Periodontics Clinic Periodontology or periodontics is the specialty of dentistry that studies supporting structures of teeth, as well as diseases and conditions that affect them. Research Labs Discover the cutting-edge scientific research happening in our department. View research labs Department Faculty and Staff Image Purnima Kumar, DDS, PhD William K and Mary Anne Najjar Professor of Dentistry and Professor and Chair of the Department of Periodontics and Oral Medicine, School of Dentistry View Faculty Directory Department ContactsGeneral ContactDepartment of Periodontics & Oral MedicineUniversity of Michigan School of Dentistry1011 N University AvenueAnn Arbor, MI 48109-1078Division of PeriodonticsUniversity of Michigan School of Dentistry1011 N University Avenue, Room 2030Ann Arbor MI 48109-1078Phone: 734-763-2105 or 734-764-1562 | Fax: 734-763-5503Division of Dental HygieneUniversity of Michigan School of Dentistry1011 N University Avenue, Room 2030Ann Arbor MI 48109-1078Phone: 734-763-3392 | Fax: 734-763-5503Division of Oral Pathology/Medicine/RadiologyUniversity of Michigan School of Dentistry1011 N University Avenue, Room G018Ann Arbor MI 48109-1078Phone: 734-764-1543 | Fax: 734-764-2469Administrative Assistant SeniorCarrie Bristol1011 N University Avenue,Room 2030Ann Arbor MI 48109-1078Email: [email protected]Phone: 734-763-2105
International Team for Implantology (ITI) A one year program at the Clinical Research Core, ITI Scholars work closely with Graduate Students and Fellows in prosthodontics, pediatric dentistry, orthodontics and oral and maxillofacial surgery at the School of Dentistry, providing a unique interdisciplinary experience.
Periodontics Graduate Program (MS) A three year program designed to diagnose oral diseases, periodontics and dental implant treatment planning, comprehensive therapy, and to develop future leaders in the specialty of Periodontics.
Periodontics Graduate Program (Non-degree) A six or twelve month in-depth experience in the realm of periodontology and periodontics, involving clinical, didactic, and research training.
Periodontics Clinic Periodontology or periodontics is the specialty of dentistry that studies supporting structures of teeth, as well as diseases and conditions that affect them.
Image Purnima Kumar, DDS, PhD William K and Mary Anne Najjar Professor of Dentistry and Professor and Chair of the Department of Periodontics and Oral Medicine, School of Dentistry View Faculty Directory
