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Promotion of Oral HealthLaajuus (6 cr)

Code: 7051060

Credits

6 op

Objective

The student
- can describe the growth, development and abnormalities of the masticatory system, the anatomy of the mouth and the development and function of teeth
- knows the factors affecting oral health and its promotion at various phases of a person’s life
- remembers the methods of oral disease prevention and early intervention at various phases of a person’s life
- is able to identify the substances, instruments and methods used the promotion of oral health

Content

- The effect of oral health on a person’s well-being and its promotion at various phases of a person’s life

Enrollment

02.07.2023 - 31.08.2023

Timing

01.08.2023 - 31.05.2024

Number of ECTS credits allocated

6 op

Mode of delivery

Contact teaching

Unit

Health and Well-being

Teaching languages
  • Finnish
Seats

5 - 30

Degree programmes
  • Degree Programme in Dental Hygiene
Teachers
  • Riikka Hellman
Teacher in charge

Riikka Hellman

Groups
  • PSUUNS23

Objective

The student
- can describe the growth, development and abnormalities of the masticatory system, the anatomy of the mouth and the development and function of teeth
- knows the factors affecting oral health and its promotion at various phases of a person’s life
- remembers the methods of oral disease prevention and early intervention at various phases of a person’s life
- is able to identify the substances, instruments and methods used the promotion of oral health

Content

- The effect of oral health on a person’s well-being and its promotion at various phases of a person’s life

Evaluation scale

H-5

Enrollment

22.08.2022 - 30.09.2022

Timing

29.08.2022 - 31.07.2023

Number of ECTS credits allocated

6 op

Mode of delivery

Contact teaching

Unit

Health and Well-being

Teaching languages
  • Finnish
Seats

1 - 25

Degree programmes
  • Degree Programme in Dental Hygiene
Teachers
  • Minna Hyötilä
  • Jaana Manneros
  • Tarja-Leena Kuusilehto
  • Riikka Hellman
Groups
  • PSUUNS22

Objective

The student
- can describe the growth, development and abnormalities of the masticatory system, the anatomy of the mouth and the development and function of teeth
- knows the factors affecting oral health and its promotion at various phases of a person’s life
- remembers the methods of oral disease prevention and early intervention at various phases of a person’s life
- is able to identify the substances, instruments and methods used the promotion of oral health

Content

- The effect of oral health on a person’s well-being and its promotion at various phases of a person’s life

Evaluation scale

H-5

Enrollment

02.07.2021 - 30.09.2021

Timing

01.08.2021 - 31.05.2022

Number of ECTS credits allocated

6 op

Mode of delivery

Contact teaching

Unit

Health and Well-being

Teaching languages
  • Finnish
Teachers
  • Minna Hyötilä
  • Riikka Karhuvaara
  • Riikka Hellman
Groups
  • PSUUNS21

Objective

The student
- can describe the growth, development and abnormalities of the masticatory system, the anatomy of the mouth and the development and function of teeth
- knows the factors affecting oral health and its promotion at various phases of a person’s life
- remembers the methods of oral disease prevention and early intervention at various phases of a person’s life
- is able to identify the substances, instruments and methods used the promotion of oral health

Content

- The effect of oral health on a person’s well-being and its promotion at various phases of a person’s life

Evaluation scale

H-5