PROFESSIONAL ORAL HYGIENE TECHNIQUES 1
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 - Learning objectives
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Degree course: 
        Corso di First cycle degree in Dental Hygiene  
  Academic year when starting the degree: 
2025/2026
Year: 
1
Academic year in which the course will be held: 
2025/2026
Course type: 
Compulsory subjects, characteristic of the class
Seat of the course: 
Varese - Università degli Studi dell'Insubria
Credits: 
3
Period: 
Second semester
Standard lectures hours: 
36
Detail of lecture’s hours: 
Lesson (36 hours)
Requirements: 
See integrated course
See integrated course
Assessment: 
Voto Finale
See integrated course
The acquisition of the various skills and knowledge will develop along the whole course during which the following topics will be treated:
a) Plaque detector substances;
b) Mechanical ablation of tartar with sonic and ultrasonic devices;
c) Manual instruments;
d) Polishing and air-flow;
e) Classification of discolorations;
f) Fluoride prophylaxis;
g) Positioning at the seat with practical training.
Refers to CONTENTS section
Frontal lessons and practical exercises
Critical discussion about content with scientific articles.
