Basic oral hygieneLaajuus (5 cr)

Objective

- identifies the characteristics of a healthy mouth
- is familiar with various oral self-care methods and devices
- understands the various operating environments of oral hygienists
- knows the effect of nutritional factors on oral health
- understands the importance of chemistry and microbiology in oral hygiene
- understands the basics of drug treatment and is able to perform drug calculations
- is familiar with the basics of monitoring vitals and is able to do it in practice

- understands the key aspects of liquid balance and securing it

Content

Characteristics of healthy mouth
Oral self-care methods and devices
Oral hygiene operating environments
Nutrition and oral health
Biosciences in oral hygiene
Basic concepts of drug treatment, different drug administration methods, and drug calculations
Basic vital functions and related clinical skills

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1)

Assessment criteria: 0–5
Assessment framework, see the appendix.
Assessment criteria for beginners are applied.