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SU00DB70 Periodontal Care (7 cr)
Prerequisites Not applicable
Objectives PART 1: BASICS OF PERIODONTAL CARE (2 ECTS)
The student
- demonstrates ability to explain the structure and function of healthy periodontal tissues
- gains theoretical knowledge of periodontal care and methods involved in basic periodontal treatment
- is able to assess the oral health status and identify changes

PART 2: ADVANCED STUDIES IN PERIODONTOLOGY (3 ECTS)
The student
- deepens his/her knowledge of periodontal diseases and their impact on general health
- understands the impact of aging or use of certain medication for oral health
- familiarizes with various treatment methods
- understands the indications and implementation of periodontal surgery

PART 3: DISEASES OF THE ORAL MUCOSA (1 ECTS)
The student
- gains basic knowledge of the diseases of oral mucosa
- is able to identify common and important changes in oral mucous membrane
- knows how to guide patient as a dental hygienist

PART 4. SURPLUS AND ORAL HEALTH 1 cr.
Students will be able to
- describe the principles of use of different tobacco products and e-cigarettes
- describe the role of addiction in the use of intoxicating substances
- describe the relationship between substance abuse (tobacco, e-cigarettes, alcohol, drugs) and oral health
- explain the impact of drug use on general health
- use substance abuse related guidelines and guidance material in oral health care guidance
- to guide and encourage clients to be substance-free
Content PART 1: BASICS OF PERIODONTAL CARE (2 ECTS)
Structure of periodontal tissue, oral health examination. Periodontal diseases´ etiology, manifestation and treatment. Dental hygienist´s role in periodontal care team.

PART 2: ADVANCED STUDIES IN PARODONTOLOGY (3 ECTS)
Special issues concerning parodontology. Periodontal surgery. Dental hygienist´s role in the care of patient undergoing periodontal surgery.

PART 3: DISEASES OF THE ORAL MUCOSA (1 ECTS)
Most common and important diseases of oral mucosa, their treatment.

PART 4. SURPLUS AND ORAL HEALTH 1 cr
Smoke-free in Finland. Principles of use of different tobacco products and e-cigarettes. Relationship between tobacco, snuff, alcohol and drugs and oral health. The role of the oral hygienist in guiding the client towards abstinence. Use of guidance materials.
Recommended optional programme components If necessary, the student advisor will recommend optional programme components for each student based on their individual study plan.
Accomplishment methods PART 4. SURPLUS AND ORAL HEALTH 1 cr
Lecture, group work/exercises, exam (0-5).
Execution methods Not applicable
Materials Relevant literature, articles and other materials provided during the course, online courses/-tasks.
Literature Not applicable
Evaluation Criteria 0-5
Evaluation Criteria satisfactory (1-2)
The student is able to utilize the necessary terminology and describe the knowledge, factors and phenomena related to learning contents as well as perform the tasks related to his/her area of responsibility.

good (3-4)
The student is able to versatile utilize the necessary terminology; describe and apply the knowledge, factors and phenomena related to learning contents as well as perform the tasks related to his/her area of responsibility.

excellent (5)
The student is able to fluently utilize the necessary terminology; describe, apply and evaluate the knowledge, factors and phenomena related to learning contents as well as perform the tasks related to his/her area of responsibility.
Assessment Frameworks Not applicable
Further Information Not applicable
Responsible persons Meeri Oinonen
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  • 01.08.2022 - 31.07.2023 (SU00DB70-3001 | Ei käytössä)
  • 01.08.2022 - 31.07.2023 (SU00DB70-3003 | STH21SP)
  • 29.08.2023 - 30.05.2024 (SU00DB70-3004 | STH22SP)
  • 01.08.2024 - 31.07.2025 (SU00DB70-3005 | STH23SP)
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