Anatomy, physiology and dental morphology (5 ECTS)

Learning outcomes

Student
- learns about anatomical terminology
- understands the basic structures and functioning of the human body and the functioning of various organ systems
- is familiar with the anatomical terminology of the head
- is familiar with the structures of the head and neck that are relevant to the work of an oral hygienist, and understands their role
- is familiar with the dental development stages, terms and numbering

Content

Human body, its basic functions and regulatory systems
Head and neck structures
Dental morphology

Teaching methods

Lectures (zoom), lectures wont be recorded.
Moodle
Guided assignments

Location and time

Autum 2025, Myllypuro campus
Orientation 25.8.2025. Orientation is obligatory.
As scheduled

Learning materials and recommended literature

Materials in moodle.
Other materials given by lecturers.

Alternative completion methods of implementation

Anatomy and Physiology; literature exam through the exam system.
Dental morphology; independent study and online exams in moodle.

Internship and working life connections

N/A

Exam dates and retake possibilities

The special anatomy of the head exam is done in the Moodle workspace, see opening hours on Moodle.
The student has three attempts at the special anatomy of the head, so retakes are not arranged.
Dental morphology exams are done in the Moodle workspace.
Exams, tests and other assignment returns will be announced at the beginning of the project.

International connections

N/A

Student workload

5 ects = 135h of students work

Content scheduling

Anatomy and physiology 2 credits
Special anatomy of the head 2 credits
Dental morphology 1 credit

Further information for students

Course registration and Moodle login are the responsibility of the student. Course registration is binding.
The implementation is intended primarily for dental hygienist degree students.
Students of other degrees can participate in the implementation if the number of participants in the implementation allows it.
You cannot participate in face-to-face meetings via a remote connection. Zoom lectures are not recorded.
Passed performance requires active attendance and participation in all parts of the course.
It is the student's responsibility to take care of their performance and make up for absences with the teachers.

Assessment methods and criteria

Electronic Moodle exam (special anatomy of the head), assessment 0-5
Assignment handout (general anatomy and physiology), assessment pass/fail
Dental morphology (exams + wax tooth), assessment 0-5

Evaluation scale

0-5

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1)

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