Oral health - access to general health and well-beingLaajuus (3 cr)

Objective

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

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

Assessment criteria, approved/failed

Approved/Failed Students: -are familiar with oral diseases -recognize the reciprocal connection between oral diseases and general health -are able to use the methods of preventive oral health care -are aware of the influence of food components on oral health