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Basics of Orthodontic Therapy and Esthetic TreatmentLaajuus (5 cr)

Code: 7051068

Credits

5 op

Objective

The student can
- describe the treatment practices associated with the oral health care needs of a patient undergoing orthodontic therapy
- describe the tasks of a dental hygienist in orthodontic treatment
- identify the most common abnormalities in occlusal development
- promote and maintain the oral health of a customer undergoing orthodontic therapy
- consult with orthodontists and refer a customer for further examinations and treatment
- describe the tasks of dental hygienist in bleaching treatment
- describe the indications and contraindications of bleaching treatment
- how to do bleaching and advice patient

Content

- the treatment practices associated with the oral health care needs of a patient undergoing orthodontic therapy
- the tasks of a dental hygienist in orthodontic treatment
- the most common abnormalities in occlusal development
- the oral health of a customer undergoing orthodontic therapy
- the tasks of dental hygienist in bleaching treatment
- the indications and contraindications of bleaching treatment
- how to do bleaching and advice patient

Enrollment

02.12.2024 - 31.12.2024

Timing

01.01.2025 - 31.07.2025

Number of ECTS credits allocated

5 op

Mode of delivery

Contact teaching

Unit

Health and Well-being

Teaching languages
  • Finnish
Seats

0 - 25

Degree programmes
  • Degree Programme in Dental Hygiene
Teachers
  • Päivi Pietikäinen
  • Jaana Manneros
  • Riikka Hellman
Groups
  • PSUUNS23

Objective

The student can
- describe the treatment practices associated with the oral health care needs of a patient undergoing orthodontic therapy
- describe the tasks of a dental hygienist in orthodontic treatment
- identify the most common abnormalities in occlusal development
- promote and maintain the oral health of a customer undergoing orthodontic therapy
- consult with orthodontists and refer a customer for further examinations and treatment
- describe the tasks of dental hygienist in bleaching treatment
- describe the indications and contraindications of bleaching treatment
- how to do bleaching and advice patient

Content

- the treatment practices associated with the oral health care needs of a patient undergoing orthodontic therapy
- the tasks of a dental hygienist in orthodontic treatment
- the most common abnormalities in occlusal development
- the oral health of a customer undergoing orthodontic therapy
- the tasks of dental hygienist in bleaching treatment
- the indications and contraindications of bleaching treatment
- how to do bleaching and advice patient

Evaluation scale

H-5

Enrollment

02.12.2023 - 22.03.2024

Timing

01.01.2024 - 21.05.2024

Number of ECTS credits allocated

5 op

Mode of delivery

Contact teaching

Unit

Health and Well-being

Teaching languages
  • Finnish
Seats

0 - 25

Degree programmes
  • Degree Programme in Dental Hygiene
Teachers
  • Minna Hyötilä
  • Päivi Pietikäinen
  • Sini Kieksi
  • Jaana Manneros
Groups
  • PSUUNS22

Objective

The student can
- describe the treatment practices associated with the oral health care needs of a patient undergoing orthodontic therapy
- describe the tasks of a dental hygienist in orthodontic treatment
- identify the most common abnormalities in occlusal development
- promote and maintain the oral health of a customer undergoing orthodontic therapy
- consult with orthodontists and refer a customer for further examinations and treatment
- describe the tasks of dental hygienist in bleaching treatment
- describe the indications and contraindications of bleaching treatment
- how to do bleaching and advice patient

Content

- the treatment practices associated with the oral health care needs of a patient undergoing orthodontic therapy
- the tasks of a dental hygienist in orthodontic treatment
- the most common abnormalities in occlusal development
- the oral health of a customer undergoing orthodontic therapy
- the tasks of dental hygienist in bleaching treatment
- the indications and contraindications of bleaching treatment
- how to do bleaching and advice patient

Evaluation scale

Hyväksytty/Hylätty

Enrollment

02.12.2022 - 12.02.2023

Timing

01.01.2023 - 31.07.2023

Number of ECTS credits allocated

5 op

Mode of delivery

Contact teaching

Unit

Health and Well-being

Teaching languages
  • Finnish
Seats

0 - 25

Degree programmes
  • Degree Programme in Dental Hygiene
Teachers
  • Jaana Manneros
  • Riikka Karhuvaara
Groups
  • PSUUNS21

Objective

The student can
- describe the treatment practices associated with the oral health care needs of a patient undergoing orthodontic therapy
- describe the tasks of a dental hygienist in orthodontic treatment
- identify the most common abnormalities in occlusal development
- promote and maintain the oral health of a customer undergoing orthodontic therapy
- consult with orthodontists and refer a customer for further examinations and treatment
- describe the tasks of dental hygienist in bleaching treatment
- describe the indications and contraindications of bleaching treatment
- how to do bleaching and advice patient

Content

- the treatment practices associated with the oral health care needs of a patient undergoing orthodontic therapy
- the tasks of a dental hygienist in orthodontic treatment
- the most common abnormalities in occlusal development
- the oral health of a customer undergoing orthodontic therapy
- the tasks of dental hygienist in bleaching treatment
- the indications and contraindications of bleaching treatment
- how to do bleaching and advice patient

Evaluation scale

Hyväksytty/Hylätty

Enrollment

02.12.2021 - 31.01.2022

Timing

01.01.2022 - 31.07.2022

Number of ECTS credits allocated

5 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
  • Riikka Karhuvaara
Groups
  • PSUUNS20
    Suuhygienisti (AMK), S20

Objective

The student can
- describe the treatment practices associated with the oral health care needs of a patient undergoing orthodontic therapy
- describe the tasks of a dental hygienist in orthodontic treatment
- identify the most common abnormalities in occlusal development
- promote and maintain the oral health of a customer undergoing orthodontic therapy
- consult with orthodontists and refer a customer for further examinations and treatment
- describe the tasks of dental hygienist in bleaching treatment
- describe the indications and contraindications of bleaching treatment
- how to do bleaching and advice patient

Content

- the treatment practices associated with the oral health care needs of a patient undergoing orthodontic therapy
- the tasks of a dental hygienist in orthodontic treatment
- the most common abnormalities in occlusal development
- the oral health of a customer undergoing orthodontic therapy
- the tasks of dental hygienist in bleaching treatment
- the indications and contraindications of bleaching treatment
- how to do bleaching and advice patient

Evaluation scale

Hyväksytty/Hylätty