ORAL HYGIENE TECHNIQUES AT HOME

Degree course: 
Corso di First cycle degree in Dental Hygiene
Academic year when starting the degree: 
2024/2025
Year: 
1
Academic year in which the course will be held: 
2024/2025
Course type: 
Compulsory subjects, characteristic of the class
Seat of the course: 
Varese - Università degli Studi dell'Insubria
Credits: 
2
Period: 
Second semester
Standard lectures hours: 
24
Detail of lecture’s hours: 
Lesson (24 hours)
Requirements: 

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Assessment: 
Voto Finale

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History of home oral hygiene Outline of the anatomy of the oral cavity and periodontium. Outline of the pathology of periodontal and dental tissues. Mechanical removal of biofilm (techniques and home aids) Chemotherapeutic agents (toothpaste and mouthwash formulations) Personalized home oral hygiene instruction: developmental patients, orthodontic patients, adult patients, elderly patients, special needs patients, professional categories. Health promotion and primary, secondary and tertiary prevention, nutrition and correct lifestyles Motivation and effective communication techniques in the health sector.

The course consists of a total of 24 hours. In addition to lectures, practical exercises are carried out on didactic models in order to facilitate the acquisition of the educational objectives of clinical practice.

Professors

GIORDANO GIUSEPPE