Variant of the Classification of Instructional Programs (CIP) Canada 2021 Version 1.0 for Primary groupings

Variant of the Classification of Instructional Programs (CIP) Canada 2021 Version 1.0 for Primary groupings
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51.0510 - Periodontics/periodontology (Cert., MS, MSc, PhD)

This instructional program class comprises any program that focuses on the advanced study of the etiology and treatment of diseases of the gingivae (gum tissue) and supporting bone, nerve, and vascular structures. These programs include courses in periodontium pathology, diagnostic procedures and equipment, occlusion, nutritional aspects of periodontology, surgical treatments, and patient care and management.

  • Illustrative example(s)

    • periodontics (Cert., MS, MSc, PhD)
    • periodontist (Cert., MS, MSc, PhD)
    • periodontology (Cert., MS, MSc, PhD)

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  • Exclusion(s)

    • periodontics specialty - residency(60.0107)
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