Study Guide

Objective

The student can
- describe the normal functions and anatomy of a healthy person and identify abnormal anatomy or function
- describe the normal functions and anatomy of a healthy head and identify abnormal anatomy or function therein
- describe the systemic processes triggered by treatment procedures in the head area
- describe the anatomy and morphology of dentition and analyse dental abnormalities

Content

- the normal functions and anatomy of a healthy person and abnormal anatomy or function
- the normal functions and anatomy of a healthy head and abnormal anatomy or function therein
- the systemic processes triggered by treatment procedures in the head area
- the anatomy and morphology of dentition and analyse dental abnormalities

Evaluation scale

H-5

Objective

The student is able
- to describe current challenges of population’s health and well-being as well as factors affecting them
- to describe the indicators of health and well-being as well as the meaning of knowledge when identifying and organizing services
- to describe social and health services organization and legislation
- to describe social security system,
- to search for information of social and health services to clients in different life situations
- to recognize the meaning of multiprofessionality in the perspective of service needs
- to act more securely and understand the responsibility for promoting security

Content

1. The status of the population’s health and well-being
- current challenges and factors affecting them
- promotion of health and functional ability, prevention of illnesses and accidents
- registers and statistics

2. Social and health services
- social and health care organization and development of it, funding, responsibilities, control/monitoring and client’s and patient’s rights
- social and health services
- income security
- searching information about social and health services and benefits

3. Security in social and health care

Evaluation scale

Hyväksytty/Hylätty

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

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

Hyväksytty/Hylätty

Objective

The student
- can work in connection with cariology, periodontics and assistive methods of oral health care, taking into account the principles of nursing
- can choose the materials, devices, instruments and treatment methods used in the early treatment and restorative treatment of caries
- can, in simulated situations, use materials, instruments and treatment methods in cariological oral health care
- can, in simulated situations, use materials, instruments and treatment methods in periodontal oral health care
- can observe aseptic technique in his/her work

Content

- cariology, periodontics and assistive methods of oral health care
- the materials, devices, instruments and treatment methods used in the early treatment and restorative treatment of caries
- materials, instruments and treatment methods in cariological oral health care
- materials, instruments and treatment methods in periodontal oral health care
- aseptic technique in his/her work

Evaluation scale

Hyväksytty/Hylätty

Objective

The student
- is able to identify how much guidance a customer needs
- can carry out different kinds of educational situations and draw conclusions from them
- can use various teaching and guidance methods and educational technology

Content

- different kinds of educational situations
- different teaching and guidance methods and educational technology

Evaluation scale

Hyväksytty/Hylätty

Objective

Students can draft a viable plan for their Bachelor’s thesis.

Evaluation scale

H-5

Objective

Student
- are familiar with the operational principles of the Studental entrepreneurial environment from the point of view of marketing, operational planning, implementation and development
- know how to use the information management system used in oral health care
- know how to guide and support and prepare patients for examinations
- know how to perform a cariological and periodontal health examination, how to draw up a treatment plan, implement the treatment and assess it
- on the basis of the results of oral health examination, students can consult experts and refer their clients to experts for continued examinations and care
- master safe use of radiation both in intraoral and panoramic x-ray imaging
- know how to carry out x-ray imaging, to develop and record them, and to carry out preliminary interpretation of them
- can do Promotion and Prevention tasks in individual Oral Care Process
- know how to collaborate with various communities within the educational and social services in connection with health promotion projects
- is innovative concerning all procedures and quality management
- know how to receive feedback, analyse, assess and develop their own actions

Content

This course is implemented in Project.

Evaluation scale

Hyväksytty/Hylätty

Objective

The student
- can describe the operational readiness of a clinic, maintenance tasks required at a clinic and the use of treatment devices and instruments
- knows how to carry out various treatment methods available to a dental hygienist
- knows how to use the materials and devices used in early cariological and periodontal treatment
- knows how to use methods for promoting oral health in the implementation of treatment

Content

- the operational readiness of a clinic, maintenance tasks required at a clinic and the use of treatment devices and instruments
- various treatment methods available to a dental hygienist
- the materials and devices used in early cariological and periodontal treatment
- methods for promoting oral health in the implementation of treatment

Evaluation scale

Hyväksytty/Hylätty

Objective

The student can
- describe the orthodontic functional appliances
- name the instruments and devices used in orthodontic treatment
- carry out the most common tasks of a dental hygienist in orthodontic treatment
- motivate, advise and guide an orthodontic patient to maintain and promote oral health

Content

- the orthodontic functional appliances
- the instruments and devices used in orthodontic treatment
- the most common tasks of a dental hygienist in orthodontic treatment
- an orthodontic patient motivating, advising and guiding to maintain and promote oral health

Evaluation scale

Hyväksytty/Hylätty

Objective

- identify the masticatory system as a whole, along with its function and abnormalities
- identify the system that consists of the temporomandibular joint, movements of the lower jaw and the teeth
- identify the epidemiology, aetiology and diagnostics of malocclusions
- describe the principles of examining a customer with a problem associated with occlusal physiology
- carry out the most common physiological occlusal treatments and methods for relaxing the masticatory muscles
- guide the patient to perform relaxation exercises on their masticatory muscles
- identify oral histology as well as changes and abnormalities in mucous membranes
- describe methods of oral surgery
- name the basic instruments and devices used in oral surgery
- describe the perioperative treatment process of an oral surgery patient
- take into account the importance of aseptic operations in oral surgery
- explain the oral health care needs in connection with oral surgery
- carry out the tasks of a dental hygienist in treatment involving oral surgery

Content

- masticatory system as a whole, along with its function and abnormalities
- the system that consists of the temporomandibular joint, movements of the lower jaw and the teeth
- the epidemiology, aetiology and diagnostics of malocclusions
- the principles of examining a customer with a problem associated with occlusal physiology
- the most common physiological occlusal treatments and methods for relaxing the masticatory muscles
- relaxation exercises on masticatory muscles
- oral histology as well as changes and abnormalities in mucous membranes
- methods of oral surgery
- the basic instruments and devices used in oral surgery
- the perioperative treatment process of an oral surgery patient
- the importance of aseptic operations in oral surgery
- the oral health care needs in connection with oral surgery
- the tasks of a dental hygienist in treatment involving oral surgery

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 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

Objective

The student can
- recognise the scientific basis of oral health care
- describe the role of a dental hygienist in oral health care and its operating environments
- describe occupational health and safety and environmental health in oral health care
- maintain the operational readiness of a dental clinic
- describe the document policies in oral health care and present how customer data is entered
- explain the basics of nutrients, the relationships between nutrition and health and factors affecting food choices

Content

- the scientific basis of oral health care
- the role of a dental hygienist in oral health care and its operating environments
- occupational health and safety and environmental health in oral health care
- the operational readiness of a dental clinic
- the document policies in oral health care and customer data
- the basics of nutrients and the relationships between nutrition and health and factors affecting food choices

Evaluation scale

H-5

Objective

The student can
- identify the members of an oral health care team and their respective roles
- identify the tasks associated with the operational readiness of a dental clinic, as well as dental devices and operating practices at a clinic
- identify operations related to health promotion and oral health care
- work in simulated oral health care situations while taking into account occupational health and safety as well as environmental health

Content

- the members of an oral health care team and their respective roles
- the tasks associated with the operational readiness of a dental clinic, as well as dental devices and operating practices at a clinic
- operations related to health promotion and oral health care
- oral health care situations while taking into account occupational health and safety as well as environmental health

Evaluation scale

Hyväksytty/Hylätty

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

The student
- can act responsibly as an expert in oral health care, observing the ethics of oral health care and the principles of economy and sustainable development
- can further develop his/her skills of identifying new operations, tasks and practices
- can, in his/her workplace, adopt and develop a customer-centered, goal-driven, effective and motivating method of working (e.g. in leadership or management)

Content

- health promotion
- oral health care work
- safety in oral health care work and the environment
- developmentand leadership of oral health care

Evaluation scale

Hyväksytty/Hylätty

Objective

The student
- can act responsibly and base his/her actions on scientifically proven information about the prevention, early treatment and health-promoting maintenance treatment of an infectious disease in a periodontal and cariological customer
- can apply assistive methods for promoting oral health both for individuals and groups
- can identify the principles of creating a treatment plan
- can identify targets used for assessing treatment

Content

- health promotion
- oral health care work
- safety in oral health care work and the environment
- developmentand leadership of oral health care

Evaluation scale

Hyväksytty/Hylätty

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
- can explain and distinguish change processes associated with health and disease
- can describe the effect of systemic diseases on a patient’s general health and oral health, and vice versa
- knows how to offer nutritional guidance in various phases of a customer’s life and in response to changes in the customer’s state of health
- can draw conclusions and, using the therapeutic methods available to a dental hygienist, detect and react to the interdependencies between general health and oral health

Content

- change processes associated with health and disease
- the effect of systemic diseases on a patient’s general health and oral health, and vice versa
- to offer nutritional guidance in various phases of a customer’s life and in response to changes in the customer’s state of health
- detect and react to the interdependencies between general health and oral health

Evaluation scale

Hyväksytty/Hylätty

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

The student
- can explain and distinguish change processes associated with health and disease
- can describe the effect of systemic diseases on a patient’s general health and oral health, and vice versa
- knows how to offer nutritional guidance in various phases of a customer’s life and in response to changes in the customer’s state of health
- can draw conclusions and, using the therapeutic methods available to a dental hygienist, detect and react to the interdependencies between general health and oral health

Content

- change processes associated with health and disease
- the effect of systemic diseases on a patient’s general health and oral health, and vice versa
- to offer nutritional guidance in various phases of a customer’s life and in response to changes in the customer’s state of health
- detect and react to the interdependencies between general health and oral health

Evaluation scale

Hyväksytty/Hylätty

Objective

The student
- can act responsibly as an expert in oral health care, observing the ethics of oral health care and the principles of economy and sustainable development
- can further develop his/her skills of identifying new operations, tasks and practices
- can, in his/her workplace, adopt and develop a customer-centered, goal-driven, effective and motivating method of working (e.g. in leadership or management)

Content

- health promotion
- oral health care work
- safety in oral health care work and the environment
- developmentand leadership of oral health care

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 describe the operational readiness of a clinic, maintenance tasks required at a clinic and the use of treatment devices and instruments
- knows how to carry out various treatment methods available to a dental hygienist
- knows how to use the materials and devices used in early cariological and periodontal treatment
- knows how to use methods for promoting oral health in the implementation of treatment

Content

- the operational readiness of a clinic, maintenance tasks required at a clinic and the use of treatment devices and instruments
- various treatment methods available to a dental hygienist
- the materials and devices used in early cariological and periodontal treatment
- methods for promoting oral health in the implementation of treatment

Evaluation scale

Hyväksytty/Hylätty

Objective

The student
- can work in connection with cariology, periodontics and assistive methods of oral health care, taking into account the principles of nursing
- can choose the materials, devices, instruments and treatment methods used in the early treatment and restorative treatment of caries
- can, in simulated situations, use materials, instruments and treatment methods in cariological oral health care
- can, in simulated situations, use materials, instruments and treatment methods in periodontal oral health care
- can observe aseptic technique in his/her work

Content

- cariology, periodontics and assistive methods of oral health care
- the materials, devices, instruments and treatment methods used in the early treatment and restorative treatment of caries
- materials, instruments and treatment methods in cariological oral health care
- materials, instruments and treatment methods in periodontal oral health care
- aseptic technique in his/her work

Evaluation scale

Hyväksytty/Hylätty

Objective

Students can draft a viable plan for their Bachelor’s thesis.

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 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

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

Hyväksytty/Hylätty

Objective

The student
- is able to identify how much guidance a customer needs
- can carry out different kinds of educational situations and draw conclusions from them
- can use various teaching and guidance methods and educational technology

Content

- different kinds of educational situations
- different teaching and guidance methods and educational technology

Evaluation scale

Hyväksytty/Hylätty

Objective

The student
- can act responsibly and base his/her actions on scientifically proven information about the prevention, early treatment and health-promoting maintenance treatment of an infectious disease in a periodontal and cariological customer
- can apply assistive methods for promoting oral health both for individuals and groups
- can identify the principles of creating a treatment plan
- can identify targets used for assessing treatment

Content

- health promotion
- oral health care work
- safety in oral health care work and the environment
- developmentand leadership of oral health care

Evaluation scale

Hyväksytty/Hylätty

Objective

- identify the masticatory system as a whole, along with its function and abnormalities
- identify the system that consists of the temporomandibular joint, movements of the lower jaw and the teeth
- identify the epidemiology, aetiology and diagnostics of malocclusions
- describe the principles of examining a customer with a problem associated with occlusal physiology
- carry out the most common physiological occlusal treatments and methods for relaxing the masticatory muscles
- guide the patient to perform relaxation exercises on their masticatory muscles
- identify oral histology as well as changes and abnormalities in mucous membranes
- describe methods of oral surgery
- name the basic instruments and devices used in oral surgery
- describe the perioperative treatment process of an oral surgery patient
- take into account the importance of aseptic operations in oral surgery
- explain the oral health care needs in connection with oral surgery
- carry out the tasks of a dental hygienist in treatment involving oral surgery

Content

- masticatory system as a whole, along with its function and abnormalities
- the system that consists of the temporomandibular joint, movements of the lower jaw and the teeth
- the epidemiology, aetiology and diagnostics of malocclusions
- the principles of examining a customer with a problem associated with occlusal physiology
- the most common physiological occlusal treatments and methods for relaxing the masticatory muscles
- relaxation exercises on masticatory muscles
- oral histology as well as changes and abnormalities in mucous membranes
- methods of oral surgery
- the basic instruments and devices used in oral surgery
- the perioperative treatment process of an oral surgery patient
- the importance of aseptic operations in oral surgery
- the oral health care needs in connection with oral surgery
- the tasks of a dental hygienist in treatment involving oral surgery

Evaluation scale

H-5

Objective

The student can
- describe the orthodontic functional appliances
- name the instruments and devices used in orthodontic treatment
- carry out the most common tasks of a dental hygienist in orthodontic treatment
- motivate, advise and guide an orthodontic patient to maintain and promote oral health

Content

- the orthodontic functional appliances
- the instruments and devices used in orthodontic treatment
- the most common tasks of a dental hygienist in orthodontic treatment
- an orthodontic patient motivating, advising and guiding to maintain and promote oral health

Evaluation scale

Hyväksytty/Hylätty

Objective

Student
- are familiar with the operational principles of the Studental entrepreneurial environment from the point of view of marketing, operational planning, implementation and development
- know how to use the information management system used in oral health care
- know how to guide and support and prepare patients for examinations
- know how to perform a cariological and periodontal health examination, how to draw up a treatment plan, implement the treatment and assess it
- on the basis of the results of oral health examination, students can consult experts and refer their clients to experts for continued examinations and care
- master safe use of radiation both in intraoral and panoramic x-ray imaging
- know how to carry out x-ray imaging, to develop and record them, and to carry out preliminary interpretation of them
- can do Promotion and Prevention tasks in individual Oral Care Process
- know how to collaborate with various communities within the educational and social services in connection with health promotion projects
- is innovative concerning all procedures and quality management
- know how to receive feedback, analyse, assess and develop their own actions

Content

This course is implemented in Project.

Evaluation scale

Hyväksytty/Hylätty

Objective

The student is able
- to describe current challenges of population’s health and well-being as well as factors affecting them
- to describe the indicators of health and well-being as well as the meaning of knowledge when identifying and organizing services
- to describe social and health services organization and legislation
- to describe social security system,
- to search for information of social and health services to clients in different life situations
- to recognize the meaning of multiprofessionality in the perspective of service needs
- to act more securely and understand the responsibility for promoting security

Content

1. The status of the population’s health and well-being
- current challenges and factors affecting them
- promotion of health and functional ability, prevention of illnesses and accidents
- registers and statistics

2. Social and health services
- social and health care organization and development of it, funding, responsibilities, control/monitoring and client’s and patient’s rights
- social and health services
- income security
- searching information about social and health services and benefits

3. Security in social and health care

Evaluation scale

Hyväksytty/Hylätty

Objective

The student can
- describe the normal functions and anatomy of a healthy person and identify abnormal anatomy or function
- describe the normal functions and anatomy of a healthy head and identify abnormal anatomy or function therein
- describe the systemic processes triggered by treatment procedures in the head area
- describe the anatomy and morphology of dentition and analyse dental abnormalities

Content

- the normal functions and anatomy of a healthy person and abnormal anatomy or function
- the normal functions and anatomy of a healthy head and abnormal anatomy or function therein
- the systemic processes triggered by treatment procedures in the head area
- the anatomy and morphology of dentition and analyse dental abnormalities

Evaluation scale

H-5

Objective

The student can
- recognise the scientific basis of oral health care
- describe the role of a dental hygienist in oral health care and its operating environments
- describe occupational health and safety and environmental health in oral health care
- maintain the operational readiness of a dental clinic
- describe the document policies in oral health care and present how customer data is entered
- explain the basics of nutrients, the relationships between nutrition and health and factors affecting food choices

Content

- the scientific basis of oral health care
- the role of a dental hygienist in oral health care and its operating environments
- occupational health and safety and environmental health in oral health care
- the operational readiness of a dental clinic
- the document policies in oral health care and customer data
- the basics of nutrients and the relationships between nutrition and health and factors affecting food choices

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

The student can
- identify the members of an oral health care team and their respective roles
- identify the tasks associated with the operational readiness of a dental clinic, as well as dental devices and operating practices at a clinic
- identify operations related to health promotion and oral health care
- work in simulated oral health care situations while taking into account occupational health and safety as well as environmental health

Content

- the members of an oral health care team and their respective roles
- the tasks associated with the operational readiness of a dental clinic, as well as dental devices and operating practices at a clinic
- operations related to health promotion and oral health care
- oral health care situations while taking into account occupational health and safety as well as environmental health

Evaluation scale

Hyväksytty/Hylätty