At the end of the third year the student must be able to:
FIRST SEMESTER 1. demonstrate a progressive autonomy in the management of the oral hygiene treatment plan; 2. demonstrate a progressive autonomy in the instrumentation; 3. recognize the risk factors in patients in oral hygiene therapy; 4. know the assistance plans related to the different systemic pathologies with compromised oral cavity; 5. apply suitable pre and post surgical therapies (implantology, maxillofacial, oral surgery) 6. demonstrate a progressive autonomy in the realization of professional skills regarding the prevention of oral cancer; 7. demonstrate a progressive autonomy in the implementation of oral hygiene counseling; 8. know how to evaluate the effectiveness of the care provided; 9. identify the contextual situations that may constitute the object of interest of a research within the dental hygienist profession.
SECOND SEMESTER
1. gain full autonomy for the profession of dental hygienist; 2. know how to program, according to the patient's needs, the intervals of recall of oral hygiene; 3. know the legal and administrative requirements concerning the profession as an employee or freelancer; 4. know how to prepare a correct and complete curriculum vitae.
Course Prerequisites
attendance of professional laboratories for specific procedures such as the use of advanced technologies and advanced instrumentation.
Teaching Methods
practical activity on the field and discussion of clinical cases
Assessment Methods
On-site assessment through checklists and evaluation forms regarding work, collaboration, and motivation for teamwork, initial oral hygiene visit and motivation and home oral hygiene instructions, scaling, fluoride application, periodontal assessment, root planing, fissure sealing, orthodontic patients, pediatric dentistry patients, patients at risk for caries, patients with PSR 2-3-4 difficulty levels (i.e., patients with healthy periodontium, gingivitis, periodontitis of various stages and degrees), patients with special needs, minimal advice on smoking, dietary assessment, geriatric patients, patients with dentin hypersensitivity, implant patients, and professional whitening therapy. To be considered eligible, the student must have achieved the stated objectives through certified positive assessments collected during the internship.
Contents
CONTENTS: 1. observation of the activity in the clinics/ hospital departments/ community houses as a whole; 2. disinfection of the operating unit and sterilization of the instruments; 3. reception, preparation and discharge of the patient; 4. restoration of consumables; 5. patient appointment management; 6. Professional oral hygiene therapy in children and adults with PSR 0-1-2-3-4, i.e., patients with healthy periodontium, gingivitis, or periodontitis of various stages and degrees. 7. Professional oral hygiene therapy in patients at risk of caries. 7. Professional oral hygiene therapy in patients with special needs. 8. Critical interpretation of scientific articles useful for choosing and applying appropriate oral hygiene therapies 9. Dietary evaluation 10. Smoking disposal consultancy. 11. Prevention in the community. 12. Professional whitening techniques for vital teeth. 13. Low-level laser therapy in professional oral hygiene
