Veidlapa Nr. M-3 (8)
Study Course Description
Erasmus project: Oral Hygienists in changing World
Course Code
SUAS_001
Target Audience
Dentistry
ECTS
3.00
Study Type And Form
Full-Time
LQF
Level 5
RSU Unit
Course Supervisor
Una Stāmere
Structural Unit
Department of general dentistry
Structure Unit Manager
Gundega Jākobsone
Study Course Implementer
Partner Organisation
Savonia University of Applied Sciences
Partner Course Implementer
Peter Vos Lector | Professionele Bachelor Mondzorg | Hogeschool UCLL, Kaarina Sirvio Project manager Savonia University of Applied Sciences
Partnership Liaison Person
Marja Gröhn-Rissanen International Coordinator, Senior Lecturer;MSc,RN Savonia University of Applied Sciences, School of Health Care, Peter Vos Lector | Professionele Bachelor Mondzorg | Hogeschool UCLL
About Study Course
Objective
Develop the competences of dental hygienists in the prevention and control of minimally invasive caries. Promote understanding of fluorine as an essential public health tool, develop professional and intercultural communication skills.
Preliminary Knowledge
Knowledge of English at least B2 level, to have an understanding of the professional activities of a dental hygienist. To have basic knowledge of oral health and carriage aetiology.
Learning Outcomes
Knowledge
1.Knowledge of the dental hygienist role in promoting oral health worldwide. Students recognize the strengths and weaknesses, potential benefits and dangers of using social media in (oral) health promotion and care. Understanding how to create and use social media to promote oral health across cultures.
Skills
1.At the end of the study course, students develop educational visual material about oral health problems and use the most appropriate and safe social media for publicizing information in English.
Competences
1.Able to apply the acquired knowledge in the promotion of oral health to various groups of society, competently and safely using social media.
Assessment
Individual work
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Work in groups - to create, develop educational material about oral health for publication on social media, for a certain group of society. Use scientifically based information. Create a presentation on the chosen topic. At the end of the course, provide feedback on this course and fill out the course evaluation questionnaire.
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Examination
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1.
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Developed and presented educational material for social media. Active work and participation in all lectures and classes. Course feedback provided.
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Study Course Theme Plan
FULL-TIME
Part 1
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Lecture
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Auditorium
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2
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Topics
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Social media. Practical information and contents of intensive week and how to use social media during this week (P.Vos, Hogeschool UCLL).
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2
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Global Strategy on Oral Health towards 2030 (E. Senakola, RSU)
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Auditorium
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2
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Topics
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Noninvasive and minimal invasive caries management. (I.Maldupa, RSU).
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Recognizing the role of dental hygienists in periodontal disease management in the context of EFP S3 level clinical practice guidelines (U.Stamere, RSU)
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Topics
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Dental Hygienist in Australia. (K. Clemente, Australia )
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2
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Topics
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Wellbeing for oral health professionals and optimising oral health promotion.
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Off site
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E-Studies platform
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4
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Topics
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Introduction of my university and Dental Hygienist degree programme. Oral health care system in your own country and Roles/ job description of the Dental Hygienists in your own country.
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Digital & Social Media Module. (Peter Vos)
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Three top challenges of oral health care/ oral health promotion globally.
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Creating presentations. Group work.
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Auditorium
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Summary. Submitting Feedback.
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Total ECTS (Creditpoints):
3.00
Contact hours:
32 Academic Hours
Final Examination:
Test
Bibliography
Required Reading
1.
Duane B, Stancliffe R, Miller FA, Sherman J, Pasdeki-Clewer E. Sustainability in Dentistry: A Multifaceted Approach Needed. J Dent Res. 2020 Aug; 99(9):998-1003. doi: 10.1177/0022034520919391. Epub 2020 May 11. PMID: 32392435.
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Marijke De Veirman, Ilse Bruwiere and Eveline Mollaert. SMI Barometer 2021-2022 Research at Artevelde. University of Applied Sciences How do Belgian youngsters experience branding and influencer marketing via social media? May 2022
3.
Margaret Lemaster, BSDH, MS and Haley Bobadilla. Oral Health Goes High Tech. Social media can aid clinical efforts by helping patients comply with treatment regimens. Jan 9, 2015
4.
Nigel Pitts & Domenick Zero Executive Summary White Paper on Dental Caries Prevention and Management. September 2017
5.
Schwendicke F., Blatz M., Uribe S., Cheung W., et.al. Artificial Intelligence for dentistry. 2023. FDI
Additional Reading
1.
FDI World Dental Federation (FDI)
2.
Ending childhood dental caries: WHO implementation manual. Geneva: World Health Organization; 2019.
3.
Urquhart O, Tampi MP, Pilcher L, Slayton RL, et.al. Nonrestorative Treatments for Caries: Systematic Review and Network. Meta-analysis. J Dent Res. 2019 Jan;98(1):14–26.
Other Information Sources
1.
TAFE South Australia International
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The Way of Mediation. The Art of Breathing.
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The European Federation of Periodontology (EFP) Guideline on treatment of stage I-III periodontitis
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P.Vos. BIP Oral hygienist in changing World.