Reciprocal connection between oral diseases and general diseases (5 ECTS)

Learning outcomes

The student
- interprets the reciprocal connection between oral diseases and general disease in patient care
- represents the importance of evidence based odontological knowledge in treating a patient

Content

Reciprocal connection between oral diseases and general disease
Microbiology of caries and periodontal diseases, oral examination
Basics of stomatognathic system
Antibiotic prophylaxis in oral health care
Medicines and oral health
Oral surgery and oral diseases

Teaching methods

Series of lectures
Independent study
Teamwork
Clinical excersises
Study conversation

Location and time

In schedule

Learning materials and recommended literature

Material in Moodle -environment
Material given by lecturers
Current material and researchreviews
Therapia Odontologica
Heinonen, T. 2008. Yleissairaudet suun terveydenhoidossa. Idies ky
Guidelines for cariological, periodontal and temporomandibular dysfunction therapy

Alternative completion methods of implementation

Partly RPL depending on former education and work experience: Dental hygienist in oral surgery

Internship and working life connections

N/A

Exam dates and retake possibilities

Time of the exams will be announced in 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, reciprocal connection between oral diseases and general disease, antibiotic prophylaxis in oral health care
Part 2. Cariology, basics of stomatognathic system
Part 3. Oral surgery and oral diseases
Part 4. Dental hygienist in oral surgery

Further information for students

Compulsory attendance at the dental hygienist in oral surgery.
Completed Basics of dentistry is requirement of attendance.
Reciprocal connection between oral diseases and general diseases must be accomplished before student can continue 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.

Assessment methods and criteria

Active attendance
Learning assignements
Cariology, bite physiology, oral surgery and oral diseases closed book exams (3 h)
Periodontology, reciprocal connection between oral diseases and general diseases and antibiotic prophylaxis closed book exam (2 h)
A final grade will be given based on the results of all exams, learning assingnements and active attendance

Evaluation scale

0-5

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1)

Evaluating competences evaluation criteria competent/intermediate level are used.

Assessment criteria, approved/failed

Evaluating competences evaluation criteria competent/intermediate are used.