Basics of Orthodontic Therapy and Esthetic Treatment (5 cr)
Code: 7051068-3003
General information
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
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PSUUNS20Suuhygienisti (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