Learning objectives
Provide the basis of dental professional activity. Provide knowledge of professional organization in the privat and public health sector
Prerequisites
knowledge of biology, anatomy, phisiology, general pathology
Course unit content
History of dentistry and dental specialist activities. Dental equipment. Organization of dental activity, medical-legal aspects and ergonomics. Ordinary and associative activity. Communication Strategies.
Full programme
- History of Dental Medicine
- Specialities in dentistry in Italy and in the World
- History, parts and components of the dental unit
- History, operation and components of intake systems and compressors in dentistry
- History and evolution of rotating instruments in dentistry
- Organization and regulations of dental activity in Italy
- Limits and activities of the dentist
- Roles and professional figures in the dental team (Dentist, Dental Assistant, Nurses, Secretary, Dental Hygienist, Dental Technichian)
- Ergonomics in dentistry
- The first visit
- The dental folder
- Work position and dental instrumentation
- informed consent
- Doctors 'Order, Dentists' Association and Professional Dentistry Associations
- Insurance in dentistry
- Communication and counseling strategies
- Stress and "Burn-Out" in healthcare professionals
Bibliography
lessons and scientific papers
Teaching methods
lessons in collaboration with specialists in different sectors
Assessment methods and criteria
Written exam, multiple-choice quiz
Other information
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2030 agenda goals for sustainable development
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