Ateneo - UPO

The topics will include: hand washing before performing a clinical procedure; the ergonomic position of the operator and the patient during clinical procedures; knowledge and application of home oral hygiene tools and techniques.

La pratica clinica dell'Igienista Dentale. Autore: Esther M.Wilkins Editore: Piccin Igienista Orale. Viviana Cortese Ardizzone, Antonella Abbinante. Edizioni Edra

At the end of the course, the student will be able to:- choose and perform the correct handwashing protocol depending on the clinical procedures they encounter- work with ergonomically correct positions, that is, be able to position the patient and themselves according to the clinical performance and the different needs that arise- know the characteristics of home oral hygiene aids- know, perform, and teach the patient the various brushing techniques- know, perform, and teach the patient the use of tools for interdental hygiene.

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Classroom lectures and practical exercises. The course includes 10 hours of lessons in which the topics will be addressed first from a theoretical point of view followed by practical exercises on the same. The lessons are supported by the projection of PPT slides.

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Written test that includes multiple choice questions and open-ended questions.

1) Hand washing: social, antiseptic, surgical.2) Reception and positioning of the patient: patient position, operator position.3) Tools and techniques for home dental hygiene.3a) Brushing methods: rolling technique, Stillman technique, modified Stillman technique, Bass technique, modified Bass technique.3b) Interdental tools: floss, Superfloss type floss, inter-dental brush.

Students must be able to independently perform the procedures and techniques included in the program.