Oral health - access to general health and well-beingLaajuus (3 cr)
Course unit code: XX00FC06
General information
- Credits
- 3 cr
- Teaching language
- Finnish
- Institution
- Metropolia
- Responsible person
- Hannele Tiira
Objective
The student
-are able to identify various types of oral diseases
-interprets the reciprocal connection between oral diseases and general health
-master the different methods of oral self-care
-are aware of the influence of food components on oral health
Content
Oral diseases: caries, periodontal diseases, changes in oral mucosa
Connection between oral health and general health
Methods of oral self-care
Nutrition and oral health
Assessment criteria, approved/failed
Approved/Failed
Students:
-are familiar with oral diseases
-recognize the reciprocal connection between oral diseases and general health
-are able to use the methods of preventive oral health care
-are aware of the influence of food components on oral health