Aesthetic Teeth services and treatments (3cr)

Objectives (course unit)

You will understand what the aesthetic treatment of teeth is based on You will understand the role of the work of a dental hygienist in aesthetic treatments Your own understanding of aesthetic treatments of teeth expands You can tell about the different methods of dental treatment and you can guide the patient to the care of professionals You will be able to assess your own knowledge of aesthetic treatments for teeth and deepen its significance in the health field

Content (course unit)

Topical Aesthetic treatments and processes The role of dental hygienist in aesthetic treatments Developing your own learning in an online environment and general recommendations based on evidence The importance of aesthetic treatments in oral health Sales and marketing of Aesthetic treatments

Location and time

Spring 2025

Exam schedules

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Assessment methods and criteria

Opiskelija palauttaa määräaikaan mennessä kaikki 4. moduulitehtävät ja on mukana orientaatiossa, päätösseminaarissa ja ryhmätehtävän tekemisessä. Opiskelija saa suorituksen noin. 4 viikon kuluessa seminaarista, huomioiden, että kaikki tehtävät on palautettu. Lisäksi opiskelija antaa palautetta moodlen kautta opintojakson päättyessä.

Assessment scale

Hyväksytty/Hylätty

Teaching methods

The course takes the form of an online course. The learning environments of the course are Moodle and Zoom. The course includes distance learning, independent and teamwork, discussions and written assignments. The student will receive instructions on how to log in to the Moodle workspace from the teacher in charge by e-mail before the start of the course.

Learning materials

Current article General recommendations Literature pointed out by the teacher

Student workload

3 credits = 81 h - The course progresses by subject area within the implementation time - approx. 3 meetings in Zoom as a remote contact / lecture (a 3h) - Independent work according to Moodle workspace assignments between online appointments

Content scheduling

The course progresses in the intensive periods of the week.

Completion alternatives

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Practical training and working life cooperation

Opintojakson aikana on mahdollista tehdä yhteistyötä ja vierailla esteettisen hoidon klinikalla. Tästä sovitaan tarkemmin osallistujien kesken.

International connections

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Further information

This elective online studies can be chosen by the student after completing the course on oral and adult oral health. The basics of aesthetic dental care studies are recommended for students coming from outside the Metropolia University of applied sciences. Artificial intelligence can be utilized for brainstorming in written assignments, but it should not be used as a substitute for independent thinking and writing. Editing the language and style of self-produced text is permitted, but generating entire texts using AI is not allowed. If you use AI, its use must be transparently disclosed. Failure to disclose the use of AI will be considered misconduct. When using AI, please familiarize yourself with Metropolia's guidelines https://opiskelija.oma.metropolia.fi/delegate/desktop_web_content_attachment/attachment/9923680 for AI usage and take responsibility for adhering to these guidelines.