Dentistry II (5 ECTS)

Learning outcomes

- are able to identify various types of periodontal diseases and their risk factors and manage the different phases of treatment
- understand the microbiology of periodontal diseases
- are be able to explain the most common procedures of periodontal surgery
- are able to explain the most common procedures of oral surgery and their aftercare
-are able to detect changes in oral mucosa
- take into consideration the patient's general illnesses and medications in planning treatment
-recognize the role of oral hygienist in oral surgery, endodontics and prosthodontics (prosthetics)
- are able to work as part of a multidisciplinary team in oral surgery, endodontics and prosthodontics (prosthetics)

Content

Classification of periodontal diseases, risk factors, methods of examination, stages of treatment and microbiology
Periodontal surgery
Basics of oral surgery
Changes in the oral mucosa
Connection between oral health and general health
Oral hygienist’s competence in oral surgery, endodontics and prosthodontics (prosthetic treatment)
Endodontic oral health care

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, endodontics and prosthodontics (prosthetics)

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
Part 2. Reciprocal connection between oral diseases and general disease
Part 3. Oral surgery and oral diseases
Part 4. Dental hygienist in oral surgery, endodontics and prosthodontics

Further information for students

Compulsory attendance at the dental hygienist in oral surgery, endodontics and prosthodontics and at the general health and oral health -lessons..
Completed Dentistry I 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
Periodontology and oral surgery and oral diseases closed book exams
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)

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