The primary objective of the Integrated Course is to equip students with the appropriate skills to plan the entire professional oral hygiene treatment process. These skills are acquired by learning specific terminology, familiarizing themselves with oral and extraoral assessment techniques, and using the methods and tools necessary for the assessment of these findings in relation to dental and gingival diseases. Once diagnostic and clinical assessment skills have been developed, students will be able to identify the main risk factors for oral health, with the aim of developing a personalized treatment plan. During this training phase, students will acquire knowledge of the diagnostic and therapeutic process within their area of expertise, in order to select the most appropriate instrumental procedures and techniques for each patient, based on the best available scientific evidence. As a result, students will develop diagnostic and clinical assessment skills based on the assessment of medical history and individual risk, considering specific differences, subjective capabilities, gender, and age. The course's learning objectives will be achieved through lectures and practical sessions. Given the nature of the course, which combines theoretical and practical elements, attendance is mandatory.
Course Prerequisites
No specific scientific or biological knowledge beyond that acquired during high school is required. However, the subjects taught in the first semester and the parallel subjects of the integrated course will provide students with the skills necessary to address the course topics. There are no prerequisite requirements.
Teaching Methods
The course's learning objectives will be achieved through lectures and practical applications. Attendance is strongly recommended.
Assessment Methods
The minimum score is 18/30. The learning assessment will be oral (15-20 minutes) and will cover all course content. The grade will be divided into the following objectives: - Knowledge and understanding 25% - Ability to apply knowledge 25% - Independent judgment 25% - Connection between the various exam topics 25%
The section on indices and basic clinical generalities will be considered essential knowledge for achieving the minimum passing score.
Contents
The course will analyze the recommendations of the Ministerial Guidelines in the dental field and explore topics related to the recording of oral and extraoral examinations: • Topographical anatomy of the mouth, head, and neck • Personal, medical, and dental history • Radiographic documentation: evaluation of the radiological tests required for the assessment of periodontal and dental status • Extraoral and intraoral examination: methods of execution • Diagnostic indices: simple and cumulative, criteria for selecting an index, DMFT, RCI, SIC, periodontal indices, indices that assess the level of oral hygiene, indicators of need for treatment • Photographic documentation: indications and methods for collecting photographic documentation • Swellings and solutions of continuity • Pain in dentistry + reporting techniques • Risk factor assessment • Digital monitoring tools
