Study Guide

Objectives

This course provides an overview of specialties in dentistry. Completing the course equips students to work in tasks within the responsibility area of dental hygienists in specialized fields of oral healthcare.

Upon completing the course, the student will be able to:
• Identify common oral and maxillofacial surgical and periodontal surgical procedures.
• Explain pre-, peri-, and postoperative care in oral surgical procedures.
• Recognize mucosal changes requiring treatment and refer patients for further care, explaining findings to the patient.
• Maintain oral health in patients receiving head and neck radiation therapy.
• Master clinical photography and its documentation.
• Familiarize oneself with specialties in dentistry and specialized treatment processes.
• Get acquainted with health and well-being technology in oral health care work.

Content

Oral and maxillofacial surgery and periodontal surgery
Pre-, peri-, and postoperative oral surgical nursing
Mucosal diseases
Oral care for patients receiving head and neck radiation therapy
Taking and documenting clinical photographs
Specialties and treatment processes in dentistry
Health and well-being technology in oral health care

Assessment criteria, pass/fail

The student has actively participated in the teaching of the course and completed the assignments by the deadline.