PREPARATORY CLINIC
cod. 1002752

Academic year 2017/18
2° year of course - Second semester
Professor
- Marco MELETI
Academic discipline
Malattie odontostomatologiche (MED/28)
Field
Discipline odontoiatriche e radiologiche
Type of training activity
Characterising
60 hours
of face-to-face activities
5 credits
hub: PARMA
course unit
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Integrated course unit module: PRINCIPLES OF ODONTOIATRICS

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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