The lecture and clinical training will prepare the students to understand the clinical phenomena in terms of underlying tissue changes and comprehensive nature of periodontal response to therapy. The course focuses on differential diagnosis, prognosis and treatment planning of different forms of periodontal diseases. The role of Chemotherapeutic agents in management of periodontal disease will be emphasized. The importance of role of supportive therapy in long term stability of the periodontium will be discussed. Selection of surgical and non surgical therapy in management of periodontal disease will be discussed in detail.