Study Guide

Objectives (course unit)

Periodontology 2 ct
Upon completion of the course, the student will be able to:
• explain the structures and functions of the periodontium.
• explain the etiological factors of gum diseases.
• master methods for preventing gum diseases.
• explain the symptoms, clinical observation, and examination of gingivitis and periodontitis.
• understand the classification of gingivitis and periodontitis diseases.
• comprehend the treatment methods and stages of treatment for gingivitis and periodontitis.
• understand the role of teamwork and the dental hygienist in the treatment of periodontal diseases.
• inform the patient about the disease, motivate, and engage the patient in treatment.

Cariology 3 ct
Upon completion of the course, the student will be able to:
• explain factors influencing the onset of dental caries.
• analyze individual risk factors for the disease.
• understand methods for managing and halting dental caries.
• identify the symptoms of dental caries and assess the urgency of treatment.
• describe the methods used in examination.
• inform the patient about the disease and treatment methods.
• explain the role of cariological teamwork and the responsibilities of professionals in corrective treatment.

Prosthodontics 1 ct
Upon completion of the course, the student will be able to:
• provide patients with information on various prosthetic solutions and their effects on oral health, as well as guide them in their maintenance.
• describe the stages of prosthetic treatment and the role of the dental hygienist in treatment.

Content (course unit)

Periodontology 2 credits
Content:
Anatomy and physiology of the periodontium
Etiology of periodontal diseases
Prevention of periodontal diseases
Diagnosis of gingivitis and periodontitis (symptoms, clinical observation and examination, radiographic studies)
Treatment of gingivitis and periodontitis
Teamwork and the role of the dental hygienist in disease management
Patient's role in disease management

Cariology 3 credits
Content:
Etiology of dental caries
Management of dental caries
Symptoms of dental caries and urgency classification of treatment
Diagnosis of dental caries
Corrective treatment of dental caries (restorative treatment and endodontics, tooth extraction)
Teamwork in corrective treatment of dental caries

Prosthodontics 1 credit
Fixed prosthetic solutions
Removable prosthodontics
Guidance on self-care for prosthetic solutions

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1-2) (course unit)

The student is able to:
• Identify the main structures and functions of the periodontium.
• List the major etiological factors of gum diseases.
• Enumerate the primary methods for preventing gum diseases.
• List the main symptoms of gingivitis and periodontitis, articulate key aspects of clinical observation and examination.
• Understand the fundamentals of classifying gingivitis and periodontitis diseases.
• Define the primary treatment methods for gingivitis and periodontitis and outline the key phases of treatment.
• Understand the role of teamwork and the dental hygienist in the treatment of periodontal diseases.
• Inform the patient about the disease, motivate, and engage the patient in treatment.

The student is able to:
• List the major factors influencing the onset of dental caries.
• List the primary risk factors for the disease.
• Enumerate methods for managing dental caries and techniques for halting its progression.
• Describe the main symptoms of dental caries and assess the urgency of treatment at a level that ensures patient safety.
• Detect changes in dental caries within the dentition and describe the examination methods used.
• Inform the patient about the basics of the disease and treatment methods.
• Describe simply the roles and responsibilities of professionals in cariological teamwork in corrective treatment.

The student is able to:
• List information about prosthetic solutions and guide patients in their maintenance.
• Describe the main phases of prosthetic treatment and the role of the dental hygienist in treatment.

Assessment criteria, good (3-4) (course unit)

The student is able to:
• Explain the structures and functions of the periodontium.
• Explain the etiological factors of gum diseases.
• Master methods for preventing gum diseases.
• Explain the symptoms, clinical observation, and examination of gingivitis and periodontitis.
• Understand the classification of gingivitis and periodontitis diseases.
• Comprehend the treatment methods and stages of treatment for gingivitis and periodontitis.
• Understand the role of teamwork and the dental hygienist in the treatment of periodontal diseases.
• Inform the patient about the disease, motivate, and engage the patient in treatment.

The student is able to:
• Explain factors influencing the onset of dental caries.
• Analyze individual risk factors for the disease.
• Understand methods for managing dental caries and halting its progression.
• Identify symptoms of dental caries and assess the urgency of treatment.
• Detect different degrees of dental caries in the dentition and describe the methods used in examination.
• Inform the patient about the disease and treatment methods.
• Explain the roles and responsibilities of professionals in cariological teamwork in corrective treatment.

The student is able to:
• Provide patients with information about various prosthetic solutions and their effects on oral health, as well as guide them in their maintenance.
• Describe the phases of prosthetic treatment and the role of the dental hygienist in treatment.

Assessment criteria, excellent (5) (course unit)

The student is capable of:
• Providing a well-founded explanation of the structures and functions of the periodontium.
• Offering a comprehensive and well-substantiated explanation of the etiological factors of gum diseases.
• Mastering preventive methods for gum diseases and being able to assess their effectiveness with well-founded reasoning.
• Explaining extensively and with solid scientific backing the symptoms, clinical observation, and examination of gingivitis and periodontitis.
• Understanding the classification of gingivitis and periodontitis diseases.
• Explaining extensively and with well-founded reasoning the treatment methods and stages of treatment for gingivitis and periodontitis.
• Recognizing the role of teamwork and the dental hygienist in the treatment of periodontal diseases.
• Effectively informing the patient about the disease, motivating, and engaging them in treatment.

The student is capable of:
• Providing a thorough and well-substantiated explanation of the factors influencing the onset of dental caries.
• Analyzing individual risk factors for the disease extensively and using research data to support their arguments.
• Explaining with solid scientific backing the methods for managing dental caries and halting its progression.
• Identifying symptoms of dental caries and assessing the urgency of treatment.
• Detecting different degrees of dental caries in the dentition and justifying the use of examination methods with research data.
• Effectively explaining to the patient about the disease and treatment methods with solid reasoning.
• Explaining the roles and responsibilities of professionals in cariological teamwork in corrective treatment with well-founded reasoning.

The student is capable of:
• Providing patients with information about various prosthetic solutions and their effects on oral health, along with justifying their knowledge at a high level.
• Describing the phases of prosthetic treatment and the role of the dental hygienist in treatment with solid reasoning.

Assessment scale

0-5