DH 23

Etiology of Periodontal Diseases Assignment

Due Week 13
60 Points

This assignment deals with developing a patient-focused explanation, which includes:

Content (3-page minimum)

 Description of how periodontal disease begins and progresses through the stages (gingivitis and periodontitis).
 Make certain to address each of the following: the primary etiology factor, local contributing factors, systemic
factors. Patient-focused Explanation: Put your presentation in language that an average patient can understand.
FAQ Page
 Identify three frequently asked questions patients may have about periodontal disease and answer them.
 These need to be separate questions, not included in the body of your page

APA format.

 Title page
 Formatting
 References page


Any late work will be graded subject to the instructor's discretion and a point deduction of 5% per calendar day (maximum
of 5 calendar days) from the grade achieved will be imposed. No work will be accepted that is more than 5 calendar days
late.

Please use:

 Reputable sources
 Proper citation format
 Organized format
 Correct grammar, punctuation and spelling (I highly recommend using Grammarly)
 Write in your own words

0-2
Nearly all of the citations
APA Citation are incomplete, unclear,
and vague or zero points if
not cited.
Information is not
Format & organized. No format is
Organization followed. Organization
(Presentation of and structure detract from
Ideas) the assignment. Content is
missing structure of an
introduction, body and
conclusion.
It is not possible to
understand the description
of how periodontal disease
begins and progresses
Content through the stages.
Content does not
adequately address the
primary etiology factor,
local contributing factors,
and systemic factors.
Patient- Major points are not
Focused identified or supported or
Explanation are not presented on the
level of patient
understanding.
Questions and answers are
FAQs irrelevant, unclear, and/or
inaccurate.
Mechanics - Grammatical, punctuation,
Grammar, and spelling errors
Spelling, pervasive and distracting.
Punctuation
Etiology Assignment Rubric-60 points
3-5
Some of the citations are
constructed incorrectly.
Citations are incomplete,
unclear, vague, and do not
follow APA guidelines.
Information is somewhat
organized. May lack some
clarity or constancy.
Introduction, body, and/or
conclusion are missing.
It is possible to understand
some of the description of
how periodontal disease
begins and progresses
through the stages. Content
is too brief or does not
adequately and/or
accurately address the
primary etiology factor,
local contributing factors,
and/or systemic factors.
Some major points are
stated clearly and are well
supported but may not be on
the level of patient
understanding.
Questions and answers are
not all relevant, mostly
unclear, and/or partially
inaccurate.
Major grammatical,
punctuation, and spelling
errors.
Points
6-9
Most of the citations are well
constructed – complete, clear, and
concise APA citations.
Information is adequately
organized. Most material
organized in a clear, precise, and
appropriate manner. Content is
written with an introduction, body,
and conclusion.
Description of how periodontal
disease begins and progresses
through the stages is mostly clear.
Adequately and accurately
addresses most of the following:
the primary etiology factor, local
contributing factors, and systemic
factors. It is possible to
understand most of what the
student is stating.
Most major points are stated
clearly on the level of patient
understanding and are well
supported.
Questions and answers are mostly
relevant, clear, and accurately
presented.
Minor grammatical, punctuation,
and spelling errors.
10
Citations are accurate, complete,
clear and concise. Follow APA
guidelines.
The information is well organized.
Organizes material in a clear,
precise, and appropriate manner and
is easy to follow. Content is written
with a well thought out introduction,
body, and conclusion.
Clear description of how periodontal
disease begins and progresses
through the stages. Adequately and
accurately addresses each of the
following: the primary etiology
factor, local contributing factors, and
systemic factors.
Major points are stated clearly on the
level of patient understanding and
are well supported.
Questions and answers are relevant,
clear, and accurately presented. They
are written as separate questions, not
included in the body of your page.
Technically flawless. Mechanically
and grammatically correct.