Oral health - access to general health and well-being (3 cr)
Code: C-10065-XX00FC06-3004
General information
- Enrolment period
- 02.12.2024 - 17.01.2025
- Registration for the implementation has ended.
- Timing
- 31.01.2025 - 11.04.2025
- Implementation has ended.
- Credits
- 3 cr
- Institution
- Metropolia University of Applied Sciences, Myllypurontie 1
- Teaching languages
- Finnish
- Seats
- 0 - 20
- Course
- C-10065-XX00FC06
Objectives (course unit)
The student -are able to identify various types of oral diseases -interprets the reciprocal connection between oral diseases and general health -master the different methods of oral self-care -are aware of the influence of food components on oral health
Content (course unit)
Oral diseases: caries, periodontal diseases, changes in oral mucosa Connection between oral health and general health Methods of oral self-care Nutrition and oral health
Location and time
In Moodle and Zoom 31.1. - 11.4.2025.
Exam schedules
Two assignments (returning 16.2. and 2.3.), online discussion (will be closed 2.3.) and exam (7.3.).
Assessment methods and criteria
Accomplished/Failed Accomplished assignments and exam.
Assessment scale
Hyväksytty/Hylätty
Teaching methods
Online course in Moodle. Contacts in Zoom 31.1. and 17.3. Independent study.
Learning materials
Current materials in Moodle given by lecturer Therapia Odontologica
Student workload
3 ects = 81 h
Content scheduling
Part 1. Oral diseases Part 2. Reciprocal connection between oral diseases and general health Part 3. Oral health care
Completion alternatives
N/A
Practical training and working life cooperation
N/A
International connections
N/A
Further information
The student confirms his/her participation in the course by being present at the beginning of the first lesson or by agreeing on it with the teacher in other ways.