Cariology (5 cr)

Objective

- detect the different stages of caries in the dentition
- are able to plan the caries prevention and the treatment for arresting caries individually taking into account the caries risk factors
- recognize the instruments, equipments and materials of cariological oral care
- can explain the processes of restorative oral care
- are able to make fillings in simulation environment and finish them up
- organize their work and work in accordance with safety instructions, economically and ecologically
- Practice teamwork in diverse oral health care settings and multidisciplinary teams

Content

Practical training in simulation environment
Detection, classification and control of caries
Instruments, equipment and materials in cariological oral care
Processes of restorative oral care
(Internship) Practical training in working life:
Teamwork in oral health care

Location and time

Lukujärjestyksen mukaisesti

Materials

Material in Moodle-environment
Material given by lecturers
Karieksen hallinta 2018. Käypähoitosuositus
The laws and regulations in oral health care www.finlex.fi www.stm.fi
Insrtuments anhd equipment in skills lab

Teaching methods

Interactive lecture
Learning simulation
Small group instruction
Individual tutorials
E-learning
Net learning, independent studying
Cooperative learning
Guided assignments
Exams and diagnostic exams

Employer connections

Learning takes place partly on-line and in the skills lab. Possibility of collaboration with dentists

Exam schedules

Skills lab; Moolde-test, re-exam, learning .tasks, continuing assessment in skills lab
Exam of cariology

International connections

N/A

Completion alternatives

N/A

Student workload

5 credits

Content scheduling

Cariological oral health care in skills lab
Training with students of dentristry
Theory of cariology

Further information

Compulsory attendance at classes and in skills lab.
Skills lab-sessions consists of lecture (first) and practical training. Lectures begins at 8.30 or 12.30 when attendance is required. If a student is late 15 minutes or more, he/she may not partisipate the lecture or practical excercises.
If non-attendance, student is obligated to acquire knowledge and skills independently.

Completed Dentistry I is requirement of attendance.

The student confirms his/her participation in the course by being present at the beginning of the first lesson or by agreeing on it with the teacher in other ways.

Evaluation scale

0-5

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1)

Assessment criteria: 0–5
Assessment framework, see the appendix.
Assessment criteria for beginner/advanced level are applied.

Assessment methods and criteria

Attendance
Continuous assessment
Peer evaluation
Independent learning assignments
Exam cariological oral health care
Approved course requires active presence and attendance to all parts of the course
Accepted parts of course can not be improved
Skills exams will be numerally evaluated

Degree regulations 36 §:
Assessment is carrided out during four weeks after course is ended.