Learning objectives
To acquire new knowledge on oral hygiene, lifestyle change and patient motivation
Prerequisites
Dental hygiene course
Course unit content
Advances related to oral hygiene, patient motivation, correlation between food intake and oral health, smoking cessation strategies
Full programme
Topic to be agreed with the teacher
Bibliography
Selection of scientific articles
Teaching methods
discussion and critical appraisal of relevant scientific literature, seminars, attendance of scientific conferences
Assessment methods and criteria
Written assay to evaluate the acquired knowledge, critical thinking and personal elaboration on the topic investigated. As an alternative, there is the possibility to actively attend specific and predefined seminars previously agreed with the teacher
Other information
Practical skills and knowledge of the course of Dental Hygiene are required
2030 agenda goals for sustainable development
Health and wellbeing; quality education