Oral health - access to general health and well-being (3 ECTS)

Learning outcomes

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

Teaching methods

Online course in Moodle. Contacts in Zoom 31.1. and 17.3.
Independent study.

Location and time

In Moodle and Zoom 31.1. - 11.4.2025.

Learning materials and recommended literature

Current materials in Moodle given by lecturer
Therapia Odontologica

Alternative completion methods of implementation

N/A

Internship and working life connections

N/A

Exam dates and retake possibilities

Two assignments (returning 16.2. and 2.3.), online discussion (will be closed 2.3.) and exam (7.3.).

International connections

N/A

Student workload

3 ects = 81 h

Content scheduling

Part 1. Oral diseases
Part 2. Reciprocal connection between oral diseases and general health
Part 3. Oral health care

Further information for students

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.

Assessment methods and criteria

Accomplished/Failed

Accomplished assignments and exam.

Evaluation scale

Hyväksytty/Hylätty

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