Odontological Prophylaxis 5, 9.5 credits

The student should have completed all courses in semester 1 and semester 2 corresponding to 60 credits in the Dental Hygiene programme.

Module 1: Odontological Prophylaxis, advancement 1 (7.5 credits)
On completion of the course, the student should be able to:
1. Define and analyse the concepts of health/illness.
2. Describe the importance of the mouth for the individual's well-being from medical,
psychological and social perspectives based on cultural, social and ethical aspects.
3. Describe the importance of the living environment and general health as well as the influence on oral
health.
4. Explain the relationship between tobacco use and its influence on oral and general health.
5. Describe and understand the theoretical principles in the classification of periodontal disease
and have the ability to make individual action assessments based on a holistic view of
the patient considering scientific and ethical aspects.
6. Describe the function of ultrasonic scalers and their fields of use from a scientific
basis.
7. Carry out cariologic investigation of patient, analyse the need for individual
prevention programs and evaluate intervention measures from evidence-based knowledge.
8. From a scientific perspective describe the importance of the caries disease for
general health and well-being.
9. Describe basic traumatology, endodontic examination methodology, diagnostics and
treatment principles.

Module 2: Health Communication 1 (2 credits)
On completion of the course, the student should be able to:
10. Describe different interview theories intended for behavioural changes in patients and
understand the importance of empathetic ability.
11. Explain and understand the medical consequences of stress and depression for oral health
and how it influences the patient and their needs.
12. Adapt communication based on the patient's capabilities and needs.

The course focuses on developing the student's theoretical foundation concerning health and illness and which consequences living environment and lifestyle have on oral and general health as well as for the general well-being. The students are given theoretical tools to independently be able to make intervention assessments from a holistic view of the patient. The students' ability to demonstrate a professional approach is developed during the course, including being able to demonstrate empathetic ability and adapt communication in order to prevent oral disease based on the patients' own capability and needs.

Lectures, group work, individual written assignments and seminar.

Absence from compulsory course elements: The course coordinator decides whether, and if so how, absence from compulsory course elements can be made up. Study results cannot be reported until the student has participated in compulsory course elements or compensated for any absence in accordance with instructions from the course coordinator. Absence from a compulsory course element could mean that the student can not retake the element until the next time the course is offered.

Module 1: Odontological prophylaxis, advancement 1 (7.5 credits)
Written individual assignment (expected learning outcomes 1, 2, 7, 8 are examined).
Written assignment in groups (expected learning outcome 4 is examined).
Oral presentations (expected learning outcomes 3, 4, 7 are examined).
Written individual examination (expected learning outcomes 5, 6, 9 are examined).

Module 2: Health Communication 1 (2 credits)
Analysis of transcribed patient communication (expected learning outcome 10 is examined).
Oral presentations (expected learning outcomes 10, 11, 12 are examined).
Written individual assignment (expected learning outcome 11 is examined).

For the pass with distinction grade for the whole course, it is required that the written examination and the written individual assignment in the module Odontological Prophylaxis 5 are passed with distinction and that other examination assignments are passed.

Limitation of number of tests or practical training sessions
Students who do not pass a regular examination are entitled to re-sit the examination on five more occasions. If the student has failed six examinations/tests, no additional examination is given. Each occasion the student participates in the same test counts as an examination. Submission of a blank exam paper is regarded as an examination. In case a student is registered for an examination but does not attend, this is not regarded as an examination.

A course evaluation will be carried out according to the guidelines established by the Board of Education.