Oral health - access to general health and well-being (3 ECTS)

Objective

The student
-are able to identify various types of oral diseases
-interprets the reciprocal connection between oral diseases and general health
-master the different methods of oral self-care
-are aware of the influence of food components on oral health

Content

Oral diseases: caries, periodontal diseases, changes in oral mucosa
Connection between oral health and general health
Methods of oral self-care
Nutrition and oral health

Location and time

In Moodle and Zoom 31.1. - 11.4.2025.

Materials

Current materials in Moodle given by lecturer
Therapia Odontologica

Teaching methods

Online course in Moodle. Contacts in Zoom 31.1. and 17.3.
Independent study.

Employer connections

N/A

Exam schedules

Two assignments (returning 16.2. and 2.3.), online discussion (will be closed 2.3.) and exam (7.3.).

International connections

N/A

Completion alternatives

N/A

Student workload

3 ects = 81 h

Content scheduling

Part 1. Oral diseases
Part 2. Reciprocal connection between oral diseases and general health
Part 3. Oral health care

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

Hyväksytty/Hylätty

Assessment criteria, approved/failed

Approved/Failed

Students:
-are familiar with oral diseases
-recognize the reciprocal connection between oral diseases and general health
-are able to use the methods of preventive oral health care
-are aware of the influence of food components on oral health

Assessment methods and criteria

Accomplished/Failed

Accomplished assignments and exam.