39255 - Semeiotics Techniques and Monitoring of Oral Cavity 1

Learning outcomes

At the end of the course the student has a conceptual and practical preparation to carry out the observation and monitoring of the oral cavity. He/she is also able to recognize and use the instruments necessary for the patient's visit in relation to the tasks of Dental Hygienist. In particular, the student is able to: - Observe the hard and soft tissues of the oral cavity including the lips and perioral areas and recognize their anatomy and health. - Recognize and know how to correctly use the instruments necessary for the intraoral visit. - Know and be able to detect the main clinical indices. - Recognize and know how to correctly use the instruments necessary for the detection of the main parameters relating to health and dento-gingival pathology. - Know the times and procedures indicated for patient monitoring. Know and know how to compile the medical record of competence of the dental hygienist.

Course contents

Introduction to the course and to the dental specialities in the Dental Clinic of the Bologna University
Oral examination for Dental Hygienist

Problems related to the Osteonecrosis of the Jaws

Problems related to the SARS-COV 2 infection
Anatomy of the oral cavity with reference to the dental hygienist needs
Anatomy of the macroscopic and microscopic structures of the teeth and the periodontium
Outline of the physiology of the tooth and hydrodynamic theory of the sensitivity
The dental formula and the odontogenesis path from the beginning to the tooth eruption
Teeth and dentition
Morphology of permanent teeth that are relevant for the dental hygienist
Morphology of deciduous teeth that are relevant for the dental hygienist
The furcation
Disorders of tooth crowns
Topics of general interest to the public, for educational purposes

Readings/Bibliography

Lecture notes, articles from scientific journals,

Abbinante A.Ardizzone Cortesi V. Teoria e pratica professionale2^ ed. EDRA ed., Milano

Teaching methods

Lectures, training with the stereomicroscope and the computer, practice with patients (oral examination)

Assessment methods

Interim written test and oral final exam in the integrated course of Sciences of dental hygiene 1

Teaching tools

Teaching tools Projector, Computer
Stereomicroscope and models exercise sessions

Office hours

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