Cariologic Health Care in Simulation EnvironmentLaajuus (4 ECTS)

Objective

The student is able to plan and implement cariologic health care according to physiological principles in a simulation environment. S/he is able to organize his/her work in accordance with safety instructions and to work safely, economically and ecologically. S/he is able to choose the appropriate cleaning methods for a cariologic patient. S/he is able to prepare and finish the amalgam, composite and glass-ionomer fillings. S/he knows how to handle and dispose the material used in cariologic treatment according to the instructions. S/he knows how to use filling, cleaning and disinfection agents in accordance with the safety instructions. S/he can estimate the prices of materials s/he uses and price-consciously. S/he knows how to use and maintain safely the equipment used in cariologic treatment. S/he is able to evaluate the restorations s/he has made on the basis of criteria of a good filling.

Content

• Process of cariologic treatment
• Principles of physiological working
• Safe usage of equipment and materials
• Safe, economical and ecological working
• Cleaning methods of a cariologic patient's mouth
• Materials and equipment used in preparing and finishing fillings
• Preparing and finishing amalgam, composite and glass-ionomer fillings
• Handling and disposal of the materials used in cariologic treatment
• Equipment maintenance
• Criteria of a good filling

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1)

The descriptions of evaluation (see appendix)

Further information

Prerequisites
Orientation to Oral Health Care, Methods of Participatory Oral Health Care, Oral Self-Care and Prevention of Oral Diseases