Veidlapa Nr. M-3 (8)
Study Course Description
Educational Work - Placement in Oral Health Promotion I
Course Code
ZHAS_047
Branch of Science
Clinical medicine; Dentistry
ECTS
3.00
Target Audience
Dentistry
LQF
Level 5
Study Type And Form
Full-Time
Study Course Implementer
Course Supervisor
Egita Senakola
Structure Unit Manager
Anda Brinkmane
Structural Unit
Department of Conservative Dentistry and Oral Health
Contacts
Riga, Dzirciema street 20, zhs@rsu.lv, +371 67455560
About Study Course
Objective
To discover and analyse the link of the knowledge acquired during the study with the practical work of a dental hygienist in oral health education and promotion.
Preliminary Knowledge
In public health and health promotion philosophy, public health and care in dentistry, prevention of dental diseases.
Learning Outcomes
Knowledge
1.Students will know the principles and approaches of oral health promotion and education, as well as dietary recommendations related to dental caries and dental erosions. Oral health needs assessment. Public health approaches to dental injury prevention.
Skills
1.Students will be able to evaluate the attitudes and knowledge of children and young people about the possibilities of promoting oral health. Provide dietary recommendations for dental caries and dental erosions, evaluate feeding systems in kindergartens and schools. Take preventive measures and provide acute assistance in cases of dental injuries.
Competences
1.Evaluate principles, approaches of oral health promotion and education, use of preventive programmes and strategies opposite to treatment regimes in dentistry. Educate children in kindergartens, primary schools and schools on promoting oral health. Also inform parents and teachers of children about oral health promotion options.
Assessment
Individual work
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Title
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Grade
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1.
Individual work |
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Attendance at lectures and classes is mandatory. Read evidence-based scientific literature on health promotion and education, prepare scientific reviews.
Prepare oral health-promoting presentations, booklets, posters, videos, to educate dental patients (different age groups).
Educate children and their parents in kindergartens, pre-schools or primary schools about oral health promotion.
Practice evaluation books - production of a report. Defending practice.
Completion of the course evaluation questionnaire.
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Examination
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Title
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% from total grade
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Grade
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1.
Examination |
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Practice report and compliance of the design of practice materials with the design requirements.
Implementation of educational classes and projects in practice.
The final rating shall consist of: 50% attendance of classes, self-employed work in classes, home - preparation of presentations and 50% report on attendance of kindergartens, pre-school educational institutions or schools (report and advocacy of practice).
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Study Course Theme Plan
FULL-TIME
Part 1
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Lecture
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Modality
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On site
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Auditorium
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2
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Topics
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Oral health situation in Latvia.
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Lecture
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Auditorium
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2
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Topics
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Oral health promotion in Latvia and in the world.
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On site
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Auditorium
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2
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Topics
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Oral health education.
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Lecture
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Contact hours
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On site
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Auditorium
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2
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Topics
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Educational programmes in Latvia to promote oral health.
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Lecture
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On site
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Auditorium
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2
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Topics
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Description of the practice of educational work in promoting oral health (by-law, sample surveys, reports and presentations).
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Lecture
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Modality
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Location
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Contact hours
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On site
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Auditorium
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2
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Topics
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Nutritional role in promoting oral health.
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Lecture
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Contact hours
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On site
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Specialized room
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2
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Topics
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Examples of good practice in oral health education (Childsmile, Oral Health Platform, Alliance for a Cavity Free Future, other apps). Student presentations.
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Class/Seminar
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Modality
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Location
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Contact hours
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On site
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Auditorium
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3
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Topics
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Dental care model in Latvia (essay analysis - students analyse the work of other students).
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Class/Seminar
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Location
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Contact hours
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On site
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Specialized room
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3
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Topics
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Development of literature reviews on good practices for oral health education using materials placed in an e-environment.
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Location
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Contact hours
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On site
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Specialized room
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3
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Topics
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Development of presentations in oral health educational work for children in kindergarten, primary school or school.
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Class/Seminar
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Modality
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Location
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Contact hours
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On site
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Specialized room
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3
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Topics
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Practice in kindergartens, primary schools or schools, educating children about promoting oral health.
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Class/Seminar
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Modality
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Location
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Contact hours
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On site
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Specialized room
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3
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Topics
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Practice in kindergartens, primary schools or schools, educating children about promoting oral health.
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Class/Seminar
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Modality
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Location
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Contact hours
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On site
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Specialized room
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3
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Topics
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Defending practice.
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Total ECTS (Creditpoints):
3.00
Contact hours:
32 Academic Hours
Final Examination:
Exam (Oral)
Bibliography
Required Reading
1.
Esther M. Wilkinis. Clinical practice of the dental hygienist. 2016
2.
Chestnutt I.G. Dental Public Health at a Glance., Wiley Blackwell, 1st Edition, 2016, 124 p.
3.
WHO, Guideline : Sugars Intake for Adults and Children, World Health Organization, 2015. ProQuest Ebook Central
4.
Mutes veselības pētījums skolēniem Latvijā 2022./2023.m.g.
Additional Reading
1.
Childsmile. Improving the oral health of children in Scotland
2.
Oral Health - World Health Organization (WHO). Global strategy and action plan on oral health 2023–2030.
3.
Egita Senakola - Publikācijas Doctus 2018. - 2020.
4.
Burt and Eklund's dentistry, dental practice, and the community / St. Louis, Missouri : Elsevier : AAPHD, American Association of Public Health Dentistry, [2021].
Other Information Sources
1.
Cochrane Library, Science Direct, SAGE, ProQuest, OVID, Wiley online library, EBSCO, Dyna Med.
2.
“Programma pirmsskolas un sākumskolas vecuma bērniem Latvijā par mutes un zobu veselības veicināšanu saistībā ar veselīga uztura paradumiem” 2022.