Learning objectives
The student is expected to acquire knowledge on the aims and methods of community dentistry,<br />on the epidemiology of dental diseases in relation to age group and on the correct behaviour for <br />preventing the onset of such diseases<br />
Prerequisites
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Course unit content
<br />Oral health<br />Public health and the health of the individual<br />Individuals at risk<br />Health education and prevention<br />Oral health as an indicator of the quality of life<br />Dental epidemiology and survey procedures<br />Dental caries: diseases of multifactorial etiology<br />Early childhood caries<br />Cariogram <br />Diet<br />Oral hygiene<br />Fluorine prophylaxis <br />Sealing of pits and fissures<br />Dental traumas<br />Maintenance of oral health in the elderly<br />The disabled and dental diseases<br />Dental care in Italy: LEA (Essential Care Levels) <br />
Full programme
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Bibliography
BIBLIOGRAPHY: <br />Strohmrnger L., Ferro R. Odontoiatria di comunita - 2003 Masson S.p.a. Milano<br />Indagini sulla salute orale - Fourth edition 1997 WHO World Health Organisation
Teaching methods
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Assessment methods and criteria
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Other information
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