Denstistry I (5 ECTS)

Learning outcomes

Student
- can explain the etiology and epidemiology of periodontal diseases
- master the etiology and epidemiology of caries
- understand the formation and prevention of erosion, attrition and abrasion
- understand the relevance of saliva to oral health and the factors affecting saliva secretion

Content

Etiology and epidemiology of periodontal diseases
Etiology and epidemiology of caries
Erosion, attrition, abrasion

Teaching methods

Contact teaching
Independent study
Closed book exams

Location and time

In schedule

Learning materials and recommended literature

Material in moodle -environment, password: hmt1
Material given by lecturer
Current material and researchreviews
Therapia Odontologica
Guidelines for cariological and periodontal therapy

It is not allowed to use or distribute any tasks, assignments or MATERIALS in any other way than in the student's own studies. Distributing ONLY with the teacher's personal permission.

Alternative completion methods of implementation

No RPL (Recognition of prior learning)

Internship and working life connections

N/A

Exam dates and retake possibilities

Will be announced at the beginning of the course, can be found in the schedule

International connections

N/A

Student workload

5 ects

Content scheduling

Course includes:
Part 1. Parodontology 3 ects
Part 2. Cariology 2 ects

Further information for students

Dentistry I must be accomplished before student can continue the clinical training.

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.

If the student has individualized educational support / study arrangements, shall this student contact the teacher of the course immediately after the end of the registration period (or latest before the start of the course).

Instructions on the use of artificial intelligence during the course are given separately. Students should familiarise themselves with Metropolia's AI guidelines and follow them in their study attainments. AI instructions: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1cIicUnUxm2EX-dywE2jHhaVl3GMbGOKt/view

Assessment methods and criteria

Integrating assesment of the learning assignmet themes
Periodontology has the major importance
Active attendance

Evaluation scale

0-5

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1)

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