Odontological prophylaxis 3, 12 credits

For admission to semester 2, at least 20 credits from semester 1 is required. Students who fail the work-based education or equivalent as a result of demonstrating such a serious lack of knowledge, skills or attitude that patient safety or patients’ confidence in medical care is jeopardised will only be authorised to carry out a new instance of work-based education once the individual action plan has been carried out.

On completion of the course, the student should:
- be able to explain clinical index that is used at diagnostics of periodontal tissues and caries lesions
- be able to explain the gingival inflammatory process
- be able to explain the theoretical basis of the effects of the non-surgical treatment on periodontal health
- be able to explain the mineralisation of calculus, composition, structure and importance for the periodontal health
- be able to communicate basic caries prophylactic treatment
- be able to explain the effect of the tobacco use on oral tissues 
- be able to demonstrate different oral hygiene aids and its uses
- be able to explain and understand the importance of an empathetic and professional approach in conversations with patients about oral health
- be able to demonstrate the differences between different hand instruments for mechanical debridation and be familiar with their field of us
- be able to understand ergonomic aspects on the work situation of the dental hygienist.

The course will address the dental hygienist profession in the clinical work and further develop the perspectives on the courses Dental prophylaxis 1 and 2. The course gives theoretical knowledge of non-surgical periodontal treatment methods and planning, performing and expected results. It also gives advanced knowledge of communication between student and patient and thereby considering the patient's whole life environment. Relevant research results are discussed.

The tuition forms consist of lectures, seminars and group exercises. To acquire necessary knowledge, attendance and participation is mandatory in seminars and group works. In case of absence, assignments that compensate the absence are provided.

The assessment of the students' achievements and knowledge take place through written examination.

Limited number of examinations or practical training sessions
Student that has not passed after regular examination has the right to further five examinations.If the student has not passed after six examinations no additional examination or new admission to the course is given. As the examination session count the times that the student participated in one and the same sample. Submission of blank exam counts as examination. Examination at which the student has registered but not participate are not counted as examination.

Examination according to the earlier literature list of this course syllabus is provided a year from 2013-01-01.

Course evaluation will be carried out in accordance with the guidelines established by the Board of Higher Education.