Module Details

Oral Hygiene Techniques I

MS1746

Course
Oral Hygiene Techniques I
Code
MS1746
Academic Year
2025/2026
Curriculum Year
2025/2026
Degree Programme
DENTAL HYGIENE
Curriculum
000 - CORSO GENERICO
Course coordinator
Lecturers
Credits
3
Lecture Hours
24
Scientific Disciplinary Sector (SSD)
MED/50 - Applied Medical Sciences
Course Type
Single-subject learning activity
Course Delivery
OBB - Obbligatoria
Year
1
Teaching period
Secondo Semestre
Campus
NOVARA
Teaching language
Italian
Course Contents
Technologies and materials (basic and high-tech) for a proper treatment of patients with different pathologies. Personal and professional approach with the patients to optimize the domestic practice improving oral health.
Learning Outcomes
To recognize the most suitable and successfull materials and techniques to treat patients with different pathologies. To formulate a correct clinical plan to optimize the domestic practice thus ameliorating the patient's oral health.
Prerequisites
Basic knowledge in biology, microbiology, chemistry, physics and anatomy.
Teaching Methods
Power point slides presentations (free available for students on DIR).
Assessment Methods
Written open-ended exam (true or false with proper explanation).
Detailed Syllabus
-The use of laser in periodontology
-Mechanical instrumentation
-Prevention, disinfection, sterilization
-Implantology and suitable materials (basic and high-tech)
-Home hygiene practices
Expected Learning Outcomes
Correct learning of basic principles guiding instrumentation and clinical approach for the treatment of patients with different disease degree. Correct selection of materials for an optimal clinical practice. Correct presonal approach with the patients aimed to guide and improve the domestic practice for a good oral health.
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