20135 - General and Applied Hygiene

Academic Year 2015/2016

  • Moduli: Laura Dallolio (Modulo 1) Maria Sofia Rini (Modulo 2)
  • Teaching Mode: In-person learning (entirely or partially) (Modulo 1); In-person learning (entirely or partially) (Modulo 2)
  • Campus: Bologna
  • Corso: Single cycle degree programme (LMCU) in School of Dentistry (cod. 8204)

    Also valid for First cycle degree programme (L) in Dental Hygiene (cod. 8481)

Course contents

Hygiene: definition and aims. Primary, secondary and tertiary prevention.

Epidemiology and prevention of infectious diseases in dental care settings.

Standard and transmission-based precautions.

Disinfection and Sterilization.

Environmental infection control.

Dental Unit Waterlines, Biofilm, and Water Quality.

Regulated medical waste.

Organization and health legislation.

Hygiene and applied epidemiology in dental care settings.

Office hours

See the website of Laura Dallolio

See the website of Maria Sofia Rini