39257 - Prevention Therapy: devices and tecniques for oral self care

Learning outcomes

The course aims to provide students with knowledge of the tools and techniques for proper home oral hygiene. Specifically, students will be able to:

- understand and use mechanical devices for plaque removal;

- understand and use devices for chemical plaque control;

- understand and use methods for topical fluoride prophylaxis;

- instruct patients in the most appropriate techniques for their situation;

- communicate effectively with patients to educate and motivate them;

- evaluate the effectiveness of their professional intervention;

- recognize the harm resulting from the inappropriate use of devices.

Course contents

-Oral plaque
-Mechanical devices for plaque removal
-Chemical devices for plaque control
-Plaque removal techniques
-Topical fluoride prophylaxis methods
-Patient education and motivation
-Diet and oral health

Readings/Bibliography

Lessons

•Igiene orale e terapia igienica

di Luigi Checchi e Marco Franchi edito da Martina (1998)

•Imparando dall'esperienza. Testo-atlante di igiene orale.

di Antonella Tani Botticelli edito da Ariminum Odontologica (2007)

•Igiene Orale Domiciliare

di Guastamacchia Carlo e Viviana Ardizzone edito da Masson (2001)

Teaching methods

Frontal lessons and practical exercises

Assessment methods

Wrtitten and oral exam

Written (18/32 points necessary to pass the test) and oral exam

Students with learning disorders and\or temporary or permanent disabilities: please, contact the office responsible (https://site.unibo.it/studenti-con-disabilita-e-dsa/en/for-students ) as soon as possible so that they can propose acceptable adjustments. The request for adaptation must be submitted in advance (15 days before the exam date) to the lecturer, who will assess the appropriateness of the adjustments, taking into account the teaching objectives.

Teaching tools

Scientific articles and supplementary teaching materials

Office hours

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