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Basics of Orthodontic Therapy and Esthetic Treatment (5 cr)

Code: 7051068-3004

General information


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