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FACULTY OF DENTISTRY / DENTISTRY / DHF5115 - COMMUNITY ORAL HEALTH (PRACTICAL TRAINING)
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Course Objective
The aim of this course is to reinforce the basic knowledge acquired in Community Oral Health through individual practical activities, group work and field experiences, and to provide students with experience in assessing oral health status in different individuals and population groups, providing appropriate oral health education, recognising basic preventive approaches, and participating in community oral health activities.
Brief Content of the Course
Assessment of individual oral hygiene and mechanical plaque control; age- and need-appropriate oral health education; evaluation of current oral care products; preparation for field studies; use of screening methods, indices and scales; standardisation and calibration; health communication and behaviour guidance; risk-based preventive approaches; discussion of evidence-based scientific sources; nutrition and oral health practices; community-based field studies; assessment of oral health in different age and need groups; practical group activities on access to oral health services, health economics, ethics, digital health and sustainability; evaluation of field experiences; and development of oral health education materials.
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Course Objectives
Course Objectives
1
Gain skills in assessing individual and community oral health status using basic methods and providing appropriate oral hygiene education.
2
Become familiar with basic indices, scales, recording methods, standardisation and calibration procedures used in field studies and gain practical experience in their use.
3
Gain experience in observing the oral health needs of different age and need groups and in preventive approaches.
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