Study Guide

Objective

The student
- can handle the following dental technology materials: polymers, composites, waxes, impression materials, metals, ceramics
- knows their mechanical and chemical characteristics
- knows principles of technical bonding of different types of materials
- search, organize and store information and utilize it appropriately and in a controlled manner (Tieha 1ECTS)

Content

Parts of the course can be implemented by the Department of Dentistry of the University of Turku
- introduction to biomaterials science
- restorative and prosthetic biomaterials in dental care
- interaction between biomaterials and tissue
- MOOC (University of Hong Kong)

Evaluation scale

Hyväksytty/Hylätty

Objective

The student
- can handle the following dental technology materials: polymers, composites, waxes, impression materials, metals, ceramics
- knows their mechanical and chemical characteristics
- knows principles of technical bonding of different types of materials
- search, organize and store information and utilize it appropriately and in a controlled manner (Tieha 1ECTS)

Content

Parts of the course can be implemented by the Department of Dentistry of the University of Turku
Simulationtraining
- restorative and prosthetic biomaterials in dental care
- interaction between biomaterials and tissue
- PMMA-training
- Co-Cr-training (battle of bonds)
- 3-point bending test (fiber reinforcement, composite, zirkonia, glass ceramic (eMax), CoCr, titanium)
- wax-training

Evaluation scale

Hyväksytty/Hylätty

Objective

- Using the Cam Design Software
- milling operation and maintenance procedures
- additive prosess

Evaluation scale

Hyväksytty/Hylätty

Content

-monolithic and hooded zirconia frame
-bridge structure design
-connectors

Evaluation scale

H-5

Objective

Student
- understands different computer aided designs protocols
- knows the main design principles in CAD
- is familiar with the present CAD software used in the dental
- technology

Content

- different CAD programs
- designing the dental prostheses with CAD software
- digital imaging
- milled restorations

Evaluation scale

H-5

Qualifications

Osia perus- ja ammattiopinnoista suoritettuna

Objective

Student
- understands different computer aided designs protocols
- knows the main design principles in CAD
- is familiar with the present CAD software used in the dental
- technology

Content

- different CAD programs
- designing the dental prostheses with CAD software
- digital imaging
- milled restorations
- splints

Evaluation scale

H-5

Qualifications

Osia perus- ja ammattiopinnoista suoritettuna

Objective

The aim of the course is to activate and develop the students’ field-relevant English language and communication skills. The students will gain professional skills in various spoken and written communicative situations encountered in working life and society. In addition, they will learn to utilize tools and techniques to further develop their skills in authentic, field-specific contexts. More specifically, students will focus on developing their language and communication skills in.
Upon completing the course, the students should have acquired skills to communicate at level B2 according to European Framework of Reference for Languages, which states that at B2-level students should be able to produce clear, coherent and well-structured texts, present detailed descriptions related to one’s field of interest, express and exchange opinions using fluent language, follow complex arguments, and read longer articles and reports.

Content

- writing professional, field-specific texts
- presenting and discussing field-specific topics in a professional manner
- reading field-specific texts and utilizing the information in professional contexts
- learning and using key terminology of their field
- becoming professional, autonomous language users in working life

Materials

- Materials shared by the teacher.
- Materials searched from the web by the students.
- Materials produced by the students themselves.
- All materials will be available in the Itslearning learning environment. - No costs for the student.

Teaching methods

Face-to-face teaching (online teaching when needed), tasks done in class, independent work, pair/group work

International connections

- Work-life-oriented learning objectives and material
- Digital learning
- Independent work
- Group work and team learning
- Flipped learning
- Self-reflection
- Peer review

Student workload

3cr = 81h

Content scheduling

The aim of this course is to activate and develop the students’ field-relevant English language and communication skills. The students gain professional skills in various spoken and written communicative situations encountered in working life and society. In addition, they learn to utilize tools and techniques to further develop their skills in authentic, field-specific contexts.


Upon completing the course, the students have acquired sufficient skills to communicate at level B2 of the European Framework of Reference for Languages, which states that at level B2, students should be able to produce clear, coherent, and well-structured texts, present detailed descriptions related to their field of interest, express and exchange opinions using fluent language, follow complex argumentation, and read longer articles and reports.

- Writing professional, field-specific texts
- Presenting and discussing field-specific topics in a professional manner
- Reading field-specific texts and utilizing the information in professional contexts
- Learning and using key terminology of the field
- Becoming professional, autonomous language users in working life

Course topics:
• Personal learning goals and needs, language level, and professional profile
• Field-related topics such as the Finnish Health care system
• Reading and summarizing field-related material
• Professional vocabulary
• Self-reflection

Further information

- Itslearning

Evaluation scale

H-5

Assessment methods and criteria

The course is graded on a scale of 0-5:

Course performances are scored, which will form the overall course grade. Both oral and written performances affect the grade. Some evaluated tasks are performed on campus, and some as independent work alone or in a group; see Itslearning for more detailed criteria.

Evaluation and feedback: Teacher’s feedback, task-specific points, self-reflection, peer feedback.

The course grade comprises as follows:
Compulsory attendance 75% No substitute tasks.
Exam: 30% - grading 0 to 5
Presentation: 30% - grading 0 to 5
Recording: 20% - PASS/FAIL
The remaining 20% are active in class participation and completing the assignments.

Assessment criteria, fail (0)

The student does not pass the course or has not completed the course tasks according to the instructions (e.g., use of artificial intelligence against the instructions). Course tasks are unreturned, or the course performance is incomplete.

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1-2)

Handling different topics in English in various professional situations is relatively narrow and one-sided. The produced text responds to the task inadequately and does not have a logical flow to it. The text contains some difficult-to-understand points. The language is satisfactory. Language use contains some structures and basic vocabulary; however, there are errors in their use. The student can speak moderately about the central topics of their field. The speech is not always easy to follow. There may be significant deficiencies in coherence and interaction. The language is quite simple and hesitant. However, the student can convey the message, even though errors in structure and pronunciation sometimes hinder understanding. There may be deficiencies in language positivity and course activity. The course tasks have been completed satisfactorily.

Assessment criteria, good (3-4)

Handling the topic in English is versatile and, for the most part, corresponds to the given task in various professional situations. The language is structurally clear and logical. Oral and written output is fluent and clear. Structures and professional vocabulary are well-mastered. Some errors may occur. The student understands the English-language material of their field. Speech is logical and consistent. Interaction and reaction are mostly fluent and clear. The handling of the topic corresponds to the task and is suitable for different professional situations. The text proceeds moderately logically. Style errors may occur. Errors may occur in the most demanding structures and expressions. The student can speak well about various topics in their own field. The speech is easy to follow. The language is fluent, although some breaks and pronunciation errors may occur. In general, a language-positive attitude and active participation. There are no deficiencies in the course performance, and the tasks are done well.

Assessment criteria, excellent (5)

Handling the topic in English is versatile and skilled, fully responding to the task in various professional situations. The text is structurally very clear and logical. Transitions are cohesively smooth. The student can convey the message naturally with an appropriate style. The language is very fluent and versatile. Structures are varied, and the professional vocabulary is extensive. Occasional errors may occur in the most demanding structures and expressions. The student can speak excellently about various topics in their own field. Speech is purposeful, very consistent, on-point, and logical. Transitions from one topic to another are very smooth. Interaction is very skilled, and non-verbal communication effectively supports speech. Language (speech, pronunciation, and intonation) is fluent, clear, precise, and normally paced. The course performance shows activity and language positivity, and the tasks have been performed excellently.

Objective

The student
- is able to describe the role of dental technician in oral health care
- understands the objectives and principles of work in a dental laboratory
- note the safe working methods in a dental laboratory
- the basics of dental technology theory, such as plaster models and teeth impressions

Content

Theory of the basics of dental technology

Evaluation scale

H-5

Objective

The student begins simulation training in a dental laboratory
- the role of dental technician in oral health care
- understands the objectives and principles of work in a dental laboratory
- practices the safe working methods in a dental laboratory
- can manufacture basic dental technology preparations, such as plaster models and teeth impressions

Content

- plaster models
- teeth impressions

Evaluation scale

Hyväksytty/Hylätty

Objective

The student can in theory
- describe the needs, treatment principles and treatment practices of prosthodontic oral health care as well as the team providing care
- identify the various types of dental prostheses and their particular properties
- create plans and offer guidance for the home care of a prosthodontic customer
- is able to describe the need assessment and work process of bite chart and dental splints

Content

Theory of the basics of dental technology 2

Evaluation scale

H-5

Objective

The student is able to do after simulation training
- describe the needs, treatment principles and treatment practices of prosthodontic oral health care as well as the team providing care
- identify the various types of dental prostheses and their particular properties
- create plans and offer guidance for the home care of a prosthodontic customer
- bite chart and dental splints

Content

- bite chart
- dental splints

Evaluation scale

H-5

Qualifications

Basic of Dental Technology 1-3

Evaluation scale

Hyväksytty/Hylätty

Objective

The student can
- describe the changes resulting from the loss of teeth
- describe the factors affecting the choice of type of prosthesis
- describe the factors affecting occlusal determination
- make impressions for removable prostheses
- determine the occlusion of a completely and partially edentulous patient
- perform actions needed in the repair of prostheses
- provide maintenance care to a prosthodontic patient

Content

Parts of the course can be implemented by the Department of Dentistry of the University of Turku.
- Care of an edentulous mouth.

Evaluation scale

H-5

Evaluation scale

H-5

Evaluation scale

H-5

Objective

The student can in theory level
- can describe the relationship between the shape and function of teeth
- knows the significance of the relationship and order of teeth in dentition
- can identify the permanent teeth in humans
- knows the difference between deciduous and permanent teeth
- can name the concepts and terms associated with tooth morphology
- knows aesthetics

Content

Parts of the course can be implemented by the Department of Dentistry of the University of Turku
- Theoretical lectures and course assignments
- has and function of teeth
- environmental aesthetics as an application of dentistry

Teaching methods

Parts of the course can be implemented by the Department of Dentistry of the University of Turku
- Theoretical lectures and course assignments

Content scheduling

The student
- Can describe the relationship between the shape and function of teeth
- Knows the significance of the relationship and order of teeth in dentition
- Can identify the permanent teeth in humans
- Knows the difference between deciduous and permanent teeth
- Can name the concepts and terms associated with tooth morphology

Evaluation scale

H-5

Objective

The student is able to do simulation work
- can describe the relationship between the shape and function of teeth
- knows the significance of the relationship and order of teeth in dentition
- can identify the permanent teeth in humans
- knows the difference between deciduous and permanent teeth
- can name the concepts and terms associated with tooth morphology
- can use modeling wax to carve a model of a tooth in each dental group.
- knows aesthetics

Content

Parts of the course can be implemented by the Department of Dentistry of the University of Turku
- Theoretical lectures and course assignments
- has and function of teeth
- environmental aesthetics as an application of dentistry

Teaching methods

Shaping of teeth from wax

Content scheduling

The student
- Can describe the relationship between the shape and function of teeth
- Knows the significance of the relationship and order of teeth in dentition
- Can identify the permanent teeth in humans
- Knows the difference between deciduous and permanent teeth
- Can name the concepts and terms associated with tooth morphology
- Can use modeling wax to wax or carve a model of a tooth in each dental group.

Evaluation scale

H-5

Objective

The student achieves the following knowledge and skills
- manufacture of crowns and bridges in laboratory conditions

Content

- metalloceramic crowns and bridges
- pressed and milled fillings and laminates
- pressed and milled crowns and bridges
- can use manual and digital dental technology

Evaluation scale

Hyväksytty/Hylätty

Qualifications

Basics of dental technology, morphology and aesthetics, and studies in fixed prosthetics must be done.

Objective

Student can
- knowledge and skills of the study program courses
-The goal is to practice the entire field of dental technology.
- Focus on fixed prosthesis and implantology

Content

-whole dental technology field

Evaluation scale

H-5

Objective

Student
- knows the basics of oral health care and entrepreneurship
- can describe patient participation in oral healh care

Content

Contents
- legislation
- entrepreneurship
- foundation of values
- customer orientation
- oral health care and self care
- multiprofessionality

Evaluation scale

H-5

Objective

On the course, the student gets to know Turku University of Applied Sciences as an organisation and work community.
- The student gets to know his/her study group and TUAS as a work community.

- The student can tell about Turku University of Applied Sciences as a learning environment.

- The student can tell what is studied and how you study in the field in question.

- The student can tell about issues affecting the ability to study and the related practices

Content

- cooperation skills and working in a team

- Student Union TUO

- getting to know different learning environments and tools premises, SoleOPS, Messi, Optima, WinhaWille, email, course timetables, library

- the special qualities of higher education studies compared to upper secondary/vocational studies: e.g. the importance of planning the use of time, large amount of independent work

- the special qualities of the field of study, the structure of the degree programme, ISP i.e. the individual study plan

- guidance and counselling services, student benefits, health care, insurances

Evaluation scale

Hyväksytty/Hylätty

Objective

The course Higher education study skills and working life skills II continues on and deepens the themes of course I. During the first year of studies, the student’s responsibility for the studies increases.
Higher education study skills
- The student can evaluate his/her activities as a student in higher education and recognise his/her development needs

- The student understands the importance of study skills for the ability to study and as a working life skill

- The student recognizes the disadvantages of prolonged problematic situations for his/her studies

- The student recognizes the significance of the evaluation of and reflection on his/her own activities (self-reflection skills) in higher education studies and in developing as an expert

- The student can act in study groups and teams, and promotes reaching the group's target

- The student recognizes the significance of community-orientation and joint rules in studies and working life

- The student can give and receive constructive feedback which also promotes learning

- The student gives feedback through the student barometre questionnaire

Progress in studies and the targeted study time
- The student is committed to target-oriented studying

Support services for students
- The student is familiar with the guidance and counselling services in UAS studies

SoleOPS and ISP
- The student is familiar with the contents and structure of the curriculum of his/her degree programme

- The student understands what ISP is and why it is created

- The student knows how to use SoleOPS

- The student knows the opportunities for the accreditation of studies and competence

Content

Higher education study skills
- The material related to study and working life skills in Messi, the study skills guides of other higher education institutions and other study skills material online

- Planning of time use and using a calendar

- Broaching a subject and getting help from different guidance actors

- Expertise – of which skills do the actions of an expert consist

- Group dynamic and teamwork skills

- A safe study environment, the rules and regulations of TUAS

- The rules of the study group, acting in a work and study community, acting in the worker role

- Students' ways and methods of giving and receiving feedback

- Practising feedback skills

Progress in studies and the targeted study time
- The significance of completing 55 cr for the financing of the UAS

- months of student financial aid

- right to be absent

Support services for students
Guidance and counselling services: tutor teacher, study guidance counsellor, study secretary, international relations coordinator, degree programme leader, head of education and research
Routes which support well-being: study counselling psychologist, students’ health care services (public health nurse, doctor's and psychologist's services), accessibility, reading proficiency tests
SoleOPS and ISP
- Curriculum: core studies, professional studies, practical training and thesis and elective studies; how and based on what to select them

- SoleOPS, enrolling for courses

- SoleOPS, enrolling to resit examinations

- Development discussions as a study and working life skill

- SoleOPS, creating and updating the ISP

- knowledge on the tasks and basic skill requirements in the field

- internationalisation opportunities, in the home country and abroad

- SoleOPS, instructions on the accreditation of studies and competence and electronic services

Evaluation scale

Hyväksytty/Hylätty

Objective

The student learns to evaluate and develop his/her study skills and professional competence.
Course targets
Higher education study skills
- The student can plan his/her studies and recognise development needs in his/her study skills and time management

- The student can study in different learning environments

- The student can evaluate his/her actions in higher education studies and in developing as an expert

- The student gives feedback through the student barometre questionnaire

ISP
- Based on the curriculum, the student can update his/her individual study plan

Content

Higher education study skills
- Inner entrepreneurship and goal-orientation

- teamwork skills

- keeping to a schedule

- giving and receiving feedback

- Innovation pedagogy

- classroom studies

- online learning environments

- working life oriented learning environments

- broaching a subject and getting help from different guidance actors

- developing into an expert

ISP
- competence paths

- practical training (the important of the practical training place in career planning, applying for a training place, evaluation of the realization)

- working life skills

- strengthening the professional identity

- the significance of career planning

- development discussion

- internationality as a part of the studies

Evaluation scale

Hyväksytty/Hylätty

Objective

The student can act in different learning environments and develop his/her professional competence.
Developing working life skills – towards working life
- The student can apply what he/she has learned in a work environment

- The student gives feedback through the student barometre questionnaire

ISP
- The student creates an employment and career plan

Content

Deepening the working life and study skills
- RDI/cooperatives as a part of studies

- Individual study skills

- inner entrepreneurship

- thesis

- working life skills

- development discussion

- competence paths

- practical training

- cooperation with companies

- updating the ISP

- internationalisation (exchange studies, practical training abroad, internationalisation at home)

Evaluation scale

Hyväksytty/Hylätty

Objective

The student can create a plan to complete the studies and prepare him/herself for situations in job-hunting.
Developing working life skills – towards working life
- The student can apply what he/she has learned in a work environment

- The student gives feedback through the student barometre questionnaire

ISP
- The student creates an employment and career plan

Content

Developing working life skills – towards working life
- training the use of innovative methods

- RDI/cooperatives/working life as a part of studies

- thesis as a part of studies and career planning

- entrepreneurship
- practical training
- working life skills

- cooperation with companies
ISP
- development discussion

- the graduation process

- opportunities for postgraduate studies

Evaluation scale

Hyväksytty/Hylätty

Objective

The student achieves the following knowledge and skills
- diagnostic and design principles of fixed prostheses
- factors affecting the choice of crown type
- factors affecting the prosthetic restoration of a tooth that has undergone endodontic therapy
- significance of the determination of occlusion and temporary crowns
- factors affecting the choice of the shade for a tooth
- basic principles of the manufacture of crowns and bridges in a laboratory
- preparation of the various crown types and veneers
- determining the colors of a tooth
- making an impression and determining the occlusion for fixed prostheses

Content

Simulation skills
-manufacture of frames for various crowns and bridges

Evaluation scale

H-5

Qualifications

The basics of dental technology 1, morphology and aesthetics, crown and bridge prosthetics 1.

Objective

The student achieves the following knowledge and skills
- diagnostic and design principles of fixed prostheses
- factors affecting the choice of crown type
- factors affecting the prosthetic restoration of a tooth that has undergone endodontic therapy
- significance of the determination of occlusion and temporary crowns
- factors affecting the choice of the shade for a tooth
- basic principles of the manufacture of crowns and bridges in a laboratory
- preparation of the various crown types and veneers
- determining the colors of a tooth
- making an impression and determining the occlusion for fixed prostheses

Content

Simulation training
Layering and characterization of crowns and bridge structures

Evaluation scale

H-5

Qualifications

Basic knowledge of dental technology, morphology and aesthetics, color determination, crown and bridge prosthetics 1

Objective

The student achieves the following knowledge and skills
- indications and manufacturing processes for implant-bearing crowns and bridge structures
- diagnostic and design principles of fixed prostheses
- factors affecting the choice of crown type
- factors affecting the prosthetic restoration of a tooth that has undergone endodontic therapy
- significance of the determination of occlusion and temporary crowns
- factors affecting the choice of the shade for a tooth
- basic principles of the manufacture of crowns and bridges in a laboratory
- preparation of the various crown types and veneers
- determining the colors of a tooth
- making an impression and determining the occlusion for fixed prostheses

Content

- theory and
- manufacturing processes for implant-bearing crowns and bridges

Parts of the course can be implemented by the Department of Dentistry of the University of Turku

Evaluation scale

H-5

Qualifications

Basics of dental technology 1
Morphology and aesthetics
Oral anatomy and physiology
Technological Competence on Crown and Bridge Prosthodontics 1-4

Objective

Students can report on their Bachelor’s thesis flawlessly both orally and in writing.
Students are able to have oral Presentation and Rapport.
Students have to pass The Maturity Test.
Students have to write Publication concerning Thesis Subject.
 

Evaluation scale

H-5

Objective

Students are able to implement their Bachelor’s thesis according to the principles of research and development work.

Evaluation scale

Hyväksytty/Hylätty

Objective

The student is able to act in a purposeful way in communicating and interacting in working life situations. He/she is able to take into consideration the receiver, the situation and the demands of the field and to communicate in an analytical, understandable and convincing manner.
The student is able and willing to develop his/her skills in the Finnish language and communication as part of his/her professional competence.

Content

Students know how to
-interpret the professional texts in their own field as part of information literacy skills and use their skills in new, different situations (for instance, text analysis and summary)
-write factual, consistent and understandable texts (for instance, small scale studies, reports, essays, professional presentations using source material) and to give references to sources according to given instructions (the basics of research communication)
-use up-to-date tools as support for their own linguistic ability in proof-reading (central contents in correcting language and text)
-act in a professional way in the verbal communication situations in working life, and to prepare for diverse speaking situations in a purposeful way (i.e. with the help of situation analysis and analysis plan)
-express themselves clearly using visual aids and by using language appropriate to the situation
-assess their own communication skills (the language and structure of spoken and written language, factors affecting readability and understandability, the effectiveness of the message)and to give and receive constructive criticism

Evaluation scale

H-5

Objective

The student can communicate orally in different work-life situations.

Content

The student
- can describe the content and structure of his/her studies, training and work experience
- can describe his/her working environment and operations of a company, products and processes
- can communicate in various business life situations appropriately
- is able to use appropriate vocabulary and phrases when presenting tasks of his/her own field

Evaluation scale

H-5

Objective

The student can communicate in writing in different work-life situations.

Content

The student
- can describe the content and structure of his/her studies, training and work experience
- can describe his/her working environment and operations of a company, products and processes
- can communicate in various business life situations appropriately
- is able to use appropriate vocabulary and phrases when presenting tasks of his/her own field

Evaluation scale

H-5

Objective

Students
- can identify life-threatening situations and first aid needs
- are able to give the needed first aid
- are aware of the health care plans drawn up for exceptional situations.

Content

Students
- are familiar with normal microbes and their significance, and clinically important pathogens
- are aware of the different levels of aseptics and their requirements for the promotion of patient safety
- know how to work according to aseptic principles in the health care field.

Evaluation scale

Hyväksytty/Hylätty

Objective

Student can
- Work in multiprofessional environments and projects
- Describe his/her line of business from an entrepreneurial perspective
- Understand the legislation affecting the operation of the dental laboratory

Content

- The concept of entrepreneurship
- The significance of entrepreneurship for society and entrepreneurship as a source of livelihood (entrepreneurship in the social services and health care sector)
- Forms of business and starting a business

Evaluation scale

H-5

Objective

Student can
- knowledge and skills of the study program courses
-The goal is to practice the entire field of dental technology.
- Focus on fixed prosthesis and implantology

Content

-whole dental technology field

Evaluation scale

H-5

Objective

The student can communicate orally in different work-life situations.

Content

The student
- can describe the content and structure of his/her studies, training and work experience
- can describe his/her working environment and operations of a company, products and processes
- can communicate in various business life situations appropriately
- is able to use appropriate vocabulary and phrases when presenting tasks of his/her own field

Evaluation scale

H-5

Objective

The student can communicate in writing in different work-life situations.

Content

The student
- can describe the content and structure of his/her studies, training and work experience
- can describe his/her working environment and operations of a company, products and processes
- can communicate in various business life situations appropriately
- is able to use appropriate vocabulary and phrases when presenting tasks of his/her own field

Evaluation scale

H-5

Evaluation scale

Hyväksytty/Hylätty

Objective

The student achieves the following knowledge and skills
- manufacture of crowns and bridges in laboratory conditions

Content

- metalloceramic crowns and bridges
- pressed and milled fillings and laminates
- pressed and milled crowns and bridges
- can use manual and digital dental technology

Evaluation scale

Hyväksytty/Hylätty

Qualifications

Basics of dental technology, morphology and aesthetics, and studies in fixed prosthetics must be done.

Objective

The student can create a plan to complete the studies and prepare him/herself for situations in job-hunting.
Developing working life skills – towards working life
- The student can apply what he/she has learned in a work environment

- The student gives feedback through the student barometre questionnaire

ISP
- The student creates an employment and career plan

Content

Developing working life skills – towards working life
- training the use of innovative methods

- RDI/cooperatives/working life as a part of studies

- thesis as a part of studies and career planning

- entrepreneurship
- practical training
- working life skills

- cooperation with companies
ISP
- development discussion

- the graduation process

- opportunities for postgraduate studies

Evaluation scale

Hyväksytty/Hylätty

Objective

Students are able to implement their Bachelor’s thesis according to the principles of research and development work.

Evaluation scale

Hyväksytty/Hylätty

Objective

Students can report on their Bachelor’s thesis flawlessly both orally and in writing.
Students are able to have oral Presentation and Rapport.
Students have to pass The Maturity Test.
Students have to write Publication concerning Thesis Subject.
 

Evaluation scale

H-5

Objective

Student
- knows the basics of oral health care and entrepreneurship
- can describe patient participation in oral healh care

Content

Contents
- legislation
- entrepreneurship
- foundation of values
- customer orientation
- oral health care and self care
- multiprofessionality

Evaluation scale

H-5

Objective

The student can act in different learning environments and develop his/her professional competence.
Developing working life skills – towards working life
- The student can apply what he/she has learned in a work environment

- The student gives feedback through the student barometre questionnaire

ISP
- The student creates an employment and career plan

Content

Deepening the working life and study skills
- RDI/cooperatives as a part of studies

- Individual study skills

- inner entrepreneurship

- thesis

- working life skills

- development discussion

- competence paths

- practical training

- cooperation with companies

- updating the ISP

- internationalisation (exchange studies, practical training abroad, internationalisation at home)

Evaluation scale

Hyväksytty/Hylätty

Objective

Student can
- Work in multiprofessional environments and projects
- Describe his/her line of business from an entrepreneurial perspective
- Understand the legislation affecting the operation of the dental laboratory

Content

- The concept of entrepreneurship
- The significance of entrepreneurship for society and entrepreneurship as a source of livelihood (entrepreneurship in the social services and health care sector)
- Forms of business and starting a business

Evaluation scale

H-5

Objective

The student learns to evaluate and develop his/her study skills and professional competence.
Course targets
Higher education study skills
- The student can plan his/her studies and recognise development needs in his/her study skills and time management

- The student can study in different learning environments

- The student can evaluate his/her actions in higher education studies and in developing as an expert

- The student gives feedback through the student barometre questionnaire

ISP
- Based on the curriculum, the student can update his/her individual study plan

Content

Higher education study skills
- Inner entrepreneurship and goal-orientation

- teamwork skills

- keeping to a schedule

- giving and receiving feedback

- Innovation pedagogy

- classroom studies

- online learning environments

- working life oriented learning environments

- broaching a subject and getting help from different guidance actors

- developing into an expert

ISP
- competence paths

- practical training (the important of the practical training place in career planning, applying for a training place, evaluation of the realization)

- working life skills

- strengthening the professional identity

- the significance of career planning

- development discussion

- internationality as a part of the studies

Evaluation scale

Hyväksytty/Hylätty

Objective

The student can
- describe the changes resulting from the loss of teeth
- describe the factors affecting the choice of type of prosthesis
- describe the factors affecting occlusal determination
- make impressions for removable prostheses
- determine the occlusion of a completely and partially edentulous patient
- perform actions needed in the repair of prostheses
- provide maintenance care to a prosthodontic patient

Content

Parts of the course can be implemented by the Department of Dentistry of the University of Turku.
- Care of an edentulous mouth.

Evaluation scale

H-5

Evaluation scale

H-5

Evaluation scale

H-5

Objective

The student is able to act in a purposeful way in communicating and interacting in working life situations. He/she is able to take into consideration the receiver, the situation and the demands of the field and to communicate in an analytical, understandable and convincing manner.
The student is able and willing to develop his/her skills in the Finnish language and communication as part of his/her professional competence.

Content

Students know how to
-interpret the professional texts in their own field as part of information literacy skills and use their skills in new, different situations (for instance, text analysis and summary)
-write factual, consistent and understandable texts (for instance, small scale studies, reports, essays, professional presentations using source material) and to give references to sources according to given instructions (the basics of research communication)
-use up-to-date tools as support for their own linguistic ability in proof-reading (central contents in correcting language and text)
-act in a professional way in the verbal communication situations in working life, and to prepare for diverse speaking situations in a purposeful way (i.e. with the help of situation analysis and analysis plan)
-express themselves clearly using visual aids and by using language appropriate to the situation
-assess their own communication skills (the language and structure of spoken and written language, factors affecting readability and understandability, the effectiveness of the message)and to give and receive constructive criticism

Evaluation scale

H-5

Objective

The aim of the course is to activate and develop the students’ field-relevant English language and communication skills. The students will gain professional skills in various spoken and written communicative situations encountered in working life and society. In addition, they will learn to utilize tools and techniques to further develop their skills in authentic, field-specific contexts. More specifically, students will focus on developing their language and communication skills in.
Upon completing the course, the students should have acquired skills to communicate at level B2 according to European Framework of Reference for Languages, which states that at B2-level students should be able to produce clear, coherent and well-structured texts, present detailed descriptions related to one’s field of interest, express and exchange opinions using fluent language, follow complex arguments, and read longer articles and reports.

Content

- writing professional, field-specific texts
- presenting and discussing field-specific topics in a professional manner
- reading field-specific texts and utilizing the information in professional contexts
- learning and using key terminology of their field
- becoming professional, autonomous language users in working life

Materials

- Materials shared by the teacher.
- Materials searched from the web by the students.
- Materials produced by the students themselves.
- All materials will be available in the Itslearning learning environment. - No costs for the student.

Teaching methods

Face-to-face teaching (online teaching when needed), tasks done in class, independent work, pair/group work

International connections

- Work-life-oriented learning objectives and material
- Digital learning
- Independent work
- Group work and team learning
- Flipped learning
- Self-reflection
- Peer review

Student workload

3cr = 81h

Content scheduling

The aim of this course is to activate and develop the students’ field-relevant English language and communication skills. The students gain professional skills in various spoken and written communicative situations encountered in working life and society. In addition, they learn to utilize tools and techniques to further develop their skills in authentic, field-specific contexts.


Upon completing the course, the students have acquired sufficient skills to communicate at level B2 of the European Framework of Reference for Languages, which states that at level B2, students should be able to produce clear, coherent, and well-structured texts, present detailed descriptions related to their field of interest, express and exchange opinions using fluent language, follow complex argumentation, and read longer articles and reports.

- Writing professional, field-specific texts
- Presenting and discussing field-specific topics in a professional manner
- Reading field-specific texts and utilizing the information in professional contexts
- Learning and using key terminology of the field
- Becoming professional, autonomous language users in working life

Course topics:
• Personal learning goals and needs, language level, and professional profile
• Field-related topics such as the Finnish Health care system
• Reading and summarizing field-related material
• Professional vocabulary
• Self-reflection

Further information

- Itslearning

Evaluation scale

H-5

Assessment methods and criteria

The course is graded on a scale of 0-5:

Course performances are scored, which will form the overall course grade. Both oral and written performances affect the grade. Some evaluated tasks are performed on campus, and some as independent work alone or in a group; see Itslearning for more detailed criteria.

Evaluation and feedback: Teacher’s feedback, task-specific points, self-reflection, peer feedback.

The course grade comprises as follows:
Compulsory attendance 75% No substitute tasks.
Exam: 30% - grading 0 to 5
Presentation: 30% - grading 0 to 5
Recording: 20% - PASS/FAIL
The remaining 20% are active in class participation and completing the assignments.

Assessment criteria, fail (0)

The student does not pass the course or has not completed the course tasks according to the instructions (e.g., use of artificial intelligence against the instructions). Course tasks are unreturned, or the course performance is incomplete.

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1-2)

Handling different topics in English in various professional situations is relatively narrow and one-sided. The produced text responds to the task inadequately and does not have a logical flow to it. The text contains some difficult-to-understand points. The language is satisfactory. Language use contains some structures and basic vocabulary; however, there are errors in their use. The student can speak moderately about the central topics of their field. The speech is not always easy to follow. There may be significant deficiencies in coherence and interaction. The language is quite simple and hesitant. However, the student can convey the message, even though errors in structure and pronunciation sometimes hinder understanding. There may be deficiencies in language positivity and course activity. The course tasks have been completed satisfactorily.

Assessment criteria, good (3-4)

Handling the topic in English is versatile and, for the most part, corresponds to the given task in various professional situations. The language is structurally clear and logical. Oral and written output is fluent and clear. Structures and professional vocabulary are well-mastered. Some errors may occur. The student understands the English-language material of their field. Speech is logical and consistent. Interaction and reaction are mostly fluent and clear. The handling of the topic corresponds to the task and is suitable for different professional situations. The text proceeds moderately logically. Style errors may occur. Errors may occur in the most demanding structures and expressions. The student can speak well about various topics in their own field. The speech is easy to follow. The language is fluent, although some breaks and pronunciation errors may occur. In general, a language-positive attitude and active participation. There are no deficiencies in the course performance, and the tasks are done well.

Assessment criteria, excellent (5)

Handling the topic in English is versatile and skilled, fully responding to the task in various professional situations. The text is structurally very clear and logical. Transitions are cohesively smooth. The student can convey the message naturally with an appropriate style. The language is very fluent and versatile. Structures are varied, and the professional vocabulary is extensive. Occasional errors may occur in the most demanding structures and expressions. The student can speak excellently about various topics in their own field. Speech is purposeful, very consistent, on-point, and logical. Transitions from one topic to another are very smooth. Interaction is very skilled, and non-verbal communication effectively supports speech. Language (speech, pronunciation, and intonation) is fluent, clear, precise, and normally paced. The course performance shows activity and language positivity, and the tasks have been performed excellently.

Objective

The student
- can handle the following dental technology materials: polymers, composites, waxes, impression materials, metals, ceramics
- knows their mechanical and chemical characteristics
- knows principles of technical bonding of different types of materials
- search, organize and store information and utilize it appropriately and in a controlled manner (Tieha 1ECTS)

Content

Parts of the course can be implemented by the Department of Dentistry of the University of Turku
Simulationtraining
- restorative and prosthetic biomaterials in dental care
- interaction between biomaterials and tissue
- PMMA-training
- Co-Cr-training (battle of bonds)
- 3-point bending test (fiber reinforcement, composite, zirkonia, glass ceramic (eMax), CoCr, titanium)
- wax-training

Evaluation scale

Hyväksytty/Hylätty

Objective

- Using the Cam Design Software
- milling operation and maintenance procedures
- additive prosess

Evaluation scale

Hyväksytty/Hylätty

Content

-monolithic and hooded zirconia frame
-bridge structure design
-connectors

Evaluation scale

H-5

Objective

The student achieves the following knowledge and skills
- diagnostic and design principles of fixed prostheses
- factors affecting the choice of crown type
- factors affecting the prosthetic restoration of a tooth that has undergone endodontic therapy
- significance of the determination of occlusion and temporary crowns
- factors affecting the choice of the shade for a tooth
- basic principles of the manufacture of crowns and bridges in a laboratory
- preparation of the various crown types and veneers
- determining the colors of a tooth
- making an impression and determining the occlusion for fixed prostheses

Content

Simulation skills
-manufacture of frames for various crowns and bridges

Evaluation scale

H-5

Qualifications

The basics of dental technology 1, morphology and aesthetics, crown and bridge prosthetics 1.

Objective

The student achieves the following knowledge and skills
- diagnostic and design principles of fixed prostheses
- factors affecting the choice of crown type
- factors affecting the prosthetic restoration of a tooth that has undergone endodontic therapy
- significance of the determination of occlusion and temporary crowns
- factors affecting the choice of the shade for a tooth
- basic principles of the manufacture of crowns and bridges in a laboratory
- preparation of the various crown types and veneers
- determining the colors of a tooth
- making an impression and determining the occlusion for fixed prostheses

Content

Simulation training
Layering and characterization of crowns and bridge structures

Evaluation scale

H-5

Qualifications

Basic knowledge of dental technology, morphology and aesthetics, color determination, crown and bridge prosthetics 1

Objective

The student achieves the following knowledge and skills
- indications and manufacturing processes for implant-bearing crowns and bridge structures
- diagnostic and design principles of fixed prostheses
- factors affecting the choice of crown type
- factors affecting the prosthetic restoration of a tooth that has undergone endodontic therapy
- significance of the determination of occlusion and temporary crowns
- factors affecting the choice of the shade for a tooth
- basic principles of the manufacture of crowns and bridges in a laboratory
- preparation of the various crown types and veneers
- determining the colors of a tooth
- making an impression and determining the occlusion for fixed prostheses

Content

- theory and
- manufacturing processes for implant-bearing crowns and bridges

Parts of the course can be implemented by the Department of Dentistry of the University of Turku

Evaluation scale

H-5

Qualifications

Basics of dental technology 1
Morphology and aesthetics
Oral anatomy and physiology
Technological Competence on Crown and Bridge Prosthodontics 1-4

Objective

The student
- can handle the following dental technology materials: polymers, composites, waxes, impression materials, metals, ceramics
- knows their mechanical and chemical characteristics
- knows principles of technical bonding of different types of materials
- search, organize and store information and utilize it appropriately and in a controlled manner (Tieha 1ECTS)

Content

Parts of the course can be implemented by the Department of Dentistry of the University of Turku
- introduction to biomaterials science
- restorative and prosthetic biomaterials in dental care
- interaction between biomaterials and tissue
- MOOC (University of Hong Kong)

Evaluation scale

Hyväksytty/Hylätty

Objective

On the course, the student gets to know Turku University of Applied Sciences as an organisation and work community.
- The student gets to know his/her study group and TUAS as a work community.

- The student can tell about Turku University of Applied Sciences as a learning environment.

- The student can tell what is studied and how you study in the field in question.

- The student can tell about issues affecting the ability to study and the related practices

Content

- cooperation skills and working in a team

- Student Union TUO

- getting to know different learning environments and tools premises, SoleOPS, Messi, Optima, WinhaWille, email, course timetables, library

- the special qualities of higher education studies compared to upper secondary/vocational studies: e.g. the importance of planning the use of time, large amount of independent work

- the special qualities of the field of study, the structure of the degree programme, ISP i.e. the individual study plan

- guidance and counselling services, student benefits, health care, insurances

Evaluation scale

Hyväksytty/Hylätty

Objective

The course Higher education study skills and working life skills II continues on and deepens the themes of course I. During the first year of studies, the student’s responsibility for the studies increases.
Higher education study skills
- The student can evaluate his/her activities as a student in higher education and recognise his/her development needs

- The student understands the importance of study skills for the ability to study and as a working life skill

- The student recognizes the disadvantages of prolonged problematic situations for his/her studies

- The student recognizes the significance of the evaluation of and reflection on his/her own activities (self-reflection skills) in higher education studies and in developing as an expert

- The student can act in study groups and teams, and promotes reaching the group's target

- The student recognizes the significance of community-orientation and joint rules in studies and working life

- The student can give and receive constructive feedback which also promotes learning

- The student gives feedback through the student barometre questionnaire

Progress in studies and the targeted study time
- The student is committed to target-oriented studying

Support services for students
- The student is familiar with the guidance and counselling services in UAS studies

SoleOPS and ISP
- The student is familiar with the contents and structure of the curriculum of his/her degree programme

- The student understands what ISP is and why it is created

- The student knows how to use SoleOPS

- The student knows the opportunities for the accreditation of studies and competence

Content

Higher education study skills
- The material related to study and working life skills in Messi, the study skills guides of other higher education institutions and other study skills material online

- Planning of time use and using a calendar

- Broaching a subject and getting help from different guidance actors

- Expertise – of which skills do the actions of an expert consist

- Group dynamic and teamwork skills

- A safe study environment, the rules and regulations of TUAS

- The rules of the study group, acting in a work and study community, acting in the worker role

- Students' ways and methods of giving and receiving feedback

- Practising feedback skills

Progress in studies and the targeted study time
- The significance of completing 55 cr for the financing of the UAS

- months of student financial aid

- right to be absent

Support services for students
Guidance and counselling services: tutor teacher, study guidance counsellor, study secretary, international relations coordinator, degree programme leader, head of education and research
Routes which support well-being: study counselling psychologist, students’ health care services (public health nurse, doctor's and psychologist's services), accessibility, reading proficiency tests
SoleOPS and ISP
- Curriculum: core studies, professional studies, practical training and thesis and elective studies; how and based on what to select them

- SoleOPS, enrolling for courses

- SoleOPS, enrolling to resit examinations

- Development discussions as a study and working life skill

- SoleOPS, creating and updating the ISP

- knowledge on the tasks and basic skill requirements in the field

- internationalisation opportunities, in the home country and abroad

- SoleOPS, instructions on the accreditation of studies and competence and electronic services

Evaluation scale

Hyväksytty/Hylätty

Objective

The student
- is able to describe the role of dental technician in oral health care
- understands the objectives and principles of work in a dental laboratory
- note the safe working methods in a dental laboratory
- the basics of dental technology theory, such as plaster models and teeth impressions

Content

Theory of the basics of dental technology

Evaluation scale

H-5

Objective

The student can in theory level
- can describe the relationship between the shape and function of teeth
- knows the significance of the relationship and order of teeth in dentition
- can identify the permanent teeth in humans
- knows the difference between deciduous and permanent teeth
- can name the concepts and terms associated with tooth morphology
- knows aesthetics

Content

Parts of the course can be implemented by the Department of Dentistry of the University of Turku
- Theoretical lectures and course assignments
- has and function of teeth
- environmental aesthetics as an application of dentistry

Teaching methods

Parts of the course can be implemented by the Department of Dentistry of the University of Turku
- Theoretical lectures and course assignments

Content scheduling

The student
- Can describe the relationship between the shape and function of teeth
- Knows the significance of the relationship and order of teeth in dentition
- Can identify the permanent teeth in humans
- Knows the difference between deciduous and permanent teeth
- Can name the concepts and terms associated with tooth morphology

Evaluation scale

H-5

Objective

The student is able to do simulation work
- can describe the relationship between the shape and function of teeth
- knows the significance of the relationship and order of teeth in dentition
- can identify the permanent teeth in humans
- knows the difference between deciduous and permanent teeth
- can name the concepts and terms associated with tooth morphology
- can use modeling wax to carve a model of a tooth in each dental group.
- knows aesthetics

Content

Parts of the course can be implemented by the Department of Dentistry of the University of Turku
- Theoretical lectures and course assignments
- has and function of teeth
- environmental aesthetics as an application of dentistry

Teaching methods

Shaping of teeth from wax

Content scheduling

The student
- Can describe the relationship between the shape and function of teeth
- Knows the significance of the relationship and order of teeth in dentition
- Can identify the permanent teeth in humans
- Knows the difference between deciduous and permanent teeth
- Can name the concepts and terms associated with tooth morphology
- Can use modeling wax to wax or carve a model of a tooth in each dental group.

Evaluation scale

H-5

Objective

Student
- understands different computer aided designs protocols
- knows the main design principles in CAD
- is familiar with the present CAD software used in the dental
- technology

Content

- different CAD programs
- designing the dental prostheses with CAD software
- digital imaging
- milled restorations

Evaluation scale

H-5

Qualifications

Osia perus- ja ammattiopinnoista suoritettuna

Objective

Student
- understands different computer aided designs protocols
- knows the main design principles in CAD
- is familiar with the present CAD software used in the dental
- technology

Content

- different CAD programs
- designing the dental prostheses with CAD software
- digital imaging
- milled restorations
- splints

Evaluation scale

H-5

Qualifications

Osia perus- ja ammattiopinnoista suoritettuna

Objective

Students
- can identify life-threatening situations and first aid needs
- are able to give the needed first aid
- are aware of the health care plans drawn up for exceptional situations.

Content

Students
- are familiar with normal microbes and their significance, and clinically important pathogens
- are aware of the different levels of aseptics and their requirements for the promotion of patient safety
- know how to work according to aseptic principles in the health care field.

Evaluation scale

Hyväksytty/Hylätty

Objective

The student begins simulation training in a dental laboratory
- the role of dental technician in oral health care
- understands the objectives and principles of work in a dental laboratory
- practices the safe working methods in a dental laboratory
- can manufacture basic dental technology preparations, such as plaster models and teeth impressions

Content

- plaster models
- teeth impressions

Evaluation scale

Hyväksytty/Hylätty

Objective

The student can in theory
- describe the needs, treatment principles and treatment practices of prosthodontic oral health care as well as the team providing care
- identify the various types of dental prostheses and their particular properties
- create plans and offer guidance for the home care of a prosthodontic customer
- is able to describe the need assessment and work process of bite chart and dental splints

Content

Theory of the basics of dental technology 2

Evaluation scale

H-5

Objective

The student is able to do after simulation training
- describe the needs, treatment principles and treatment practices of prosthodontic oral health care as well as the team providing care
- identify the various types of dental prostheses and their particular properties
- create plans and offer guidance for the home care of a prosthodontic customer
- bite chart and dental splints

Content

- bite chart
- dental splints

Evaluation scale

H-5

Qualifications

Basic of Dental Technology 1-3