Healthy mouth (5 ECTS)

Objective

- recognize the characteristics of a healthy mouth and know the naming and numbering of the dentition
understand the meaning of chemistry and microbiology in oral health care
- master the different methods and instruments of oral self-care
- are aware of the influence of food components on oral health

Content

Characteristics of a healthy mouth
Dental morphology
Bioscientific knowledge in oral health care
Methods and instruments of oral self-care
Physical, social and symbolic oral health care environment
Nutrition and oral health

Location and time

As scheduled

Materials

Materials in moodle.
Other materials given by lecturers.

Opettajan laatimat tehtävät ja MATERIAALIT ovat Tekijänoikeuslain (404/61) mukaisia teoksia, joihin opettajalla on tekijänoikeus. Tehtäviä JA MATERIAALEJA ei saa käyttää muuten kuin omissa opinnoissaan. Niiden julkinen levittäminen on sallittua vain opettajan luvalla.

Teaching methods

Interactive lecture
Learning simulation
Small group instruction
Individual tutorials
E-learning
Net learning, independent studying
Cooperative learning
Guided assignments
Clinical work in a Skills lab
Assignments

Employer connections

Practising in Skills lab.

Exam schedules

As scheduled.

International connections

None.

Completion alternatives

None.

Student workload

5 ects = 135h

Content scheduling

1. Healthy mouth, nutrition and self care
2. Oral health care environment
3. Morphology
4. Chemistry
5. Biosciences

Further information

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 beginners are applied.

Assessment methods and criteria

Continuous assessment
Project evaluation/ learning assignment
Oral exam