- Docente: Tatjana Maravic
- Credits: 2
- SSD: MED/50
- Language: Italian
- Teaching Mode: Traditional lectures
- Campus: Bologna
- Corso: First cycle degree programme (L) in Dental Hygiene (cod. 8481)
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from Mar 06, 2025 to May 15, 2025
Learning outcomes
The course aims to impart to the student the knowledge relating to the tools and techniques to perform proper oral hygiene at home. In particular, the student is able to: - know and use the mechanical aids for plaque removal - know and use the aids for the chemical control of plaque - know and use the methods for topical fluoride prophylaxis - instruct the patient to apply the techniques best suited to his situation - communicate effectively with the patient to instruct and motivate him - evaluate the effectiveness of his professional intervention - recognize the damage deriving from the inappropriate use of aids.
Course contents
Specific contents of the lessons: - know and use the mechanical aids for plaque removal - know and use the aids for the chemical control of plaque - know and use the methods for topical fluoride prophylaxis - instruct the patient to apply the most suitable for his situation - communicate effectively with the patient to instruct and motivate him - evaluate the effectiveness of his own professional intervention - recognize the damage deriving from the inappropriate use of aids.
Readings/Bibliography
Igiene orale e terapia igienica
libro Checchi Luigi Franchi Marco
edizioni Martina , 1998
IGIENE ORALE DOMICILIARE. PRESIDI, TECNICHE, MOTIVAZIONEPRESIDI, TECNICHE, MOTIVAZIONE Casa Editrice:Masson
Autori :Guastamacchia
Anno Edizione:2001
Imparando dall'esperienza. Testo-atlante di igiene orale. di Antonella Tani Botticelli
Editore Ariminum Odontologica- 2007
Teaching methods
Frontal lessons and internship in the clinical department
Assessment methods
Oral exam
Office hours
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