- Docente: Maria Giovanna Gandolfi
- Credits: 4
- SSD: MED/50
- Language: Italian
- Moduli: Maria Giovanna Gandolfi (Modulo 1) Maria Giovanna Gandolfi (Modulo 2)
- Teaching Mode: Traditional lectures (Modulo 1) Traditional lectures (Modulo 2)
- Campus: Bologna
- Corso: Single cycle degree programme (LMCU) in School of Dentistry (cod. 5988)
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from Mar 04, 2025 to Apr 01, 2025
Learning outcomes
INTRODUCTION
Introduction of the oral hygiene research: the scientific literature, the organization of a scientific study, the scientific databases, the evaluation of the research quality (h-index, citation index, impact factor)
DENTAL HYGIENE
Anatomical structure of teeth, enamel and dentine microstructure
Oral biofilm
Development and progression of plaque and dental calculus
Common oral pathologies: dental caries, dentinal hypersensitivity, dental erosion, periodontitis
Remineralizing treatments, new active molecules, fluoride-prophylaxis
At-home control of the formation of plaque and calculus: devices for the at-home hygiene, active toothpastes, mouth rinses and disinfection of the mouth
ERGONOMICS AND POSTUROLOGY
Approach to the oral hygiene for orthodontic patients, patients with dental implants and with dental prosthesis
Communication with the patient: language and motivation
Elements of the health posture and ergonomics of correct posture for dental practitioners
Course contents
see previous paragraph
Readings/Bibliography
notes taken by the students
material provided by the professor
Teaching methods
Frontal lectures, experimental teaching methodology with role playing, seminars and workshops, basic clinical practice
Assessment methods
Written examination with both multiple choice questions and open questions;
oral examination with correction of the written exam;
practical test with presentation of the power-point prepared by the student.
Teaching tools
The 80 percent of the presence is absolutely required to stand the final learning test.
Teaching tools
Informatic instruments
Office hours
See the website of Maria Giovanna Gandolfi