Healthcare

Odontology 1 , 35 YH credits.

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Part of a YH programme at TUC Yrkeshögskola. This course cannot be applied for on its own. Programme code: TSK20TRA.

Odontology 1, 40 YH credits, gives you knowledge of cariology, endodontics and periodontology, as well as the origin, diagnosis and treatment of oral diseases. The course also covers oral radiology, X-ray physics and radiation safety for a safe way of working as a dental nurse. You practise in groups assisting with dental treatments within the areas of the course.

Duration: 8 weeks
Location: Tranås
Language: Swedish
Level: Beginner
CSN-eligible

Time commitment: Full-time study equivalent to 40 YH credits (about 8 weeks), practical group exercises

About the course.

The course should give knowledge of cariology, endodontics, periodontology and oral radiology. The course should give theoretical knowledge of, and develop the ability to assist with and carry out, tasks such as informing/instructing patients in order to prevent the development of caries and periodontitis.

The course should give knowledge of cariology, endodontics, periodontology and oral radiology. The course should give theoretical knowledge of, and develop the ability to assist with and carry out, tasks such as informing/instructing patients in order to prevent the development of caries and periodontitis.

What you will learn

What you learn.

  • You understand the origin, diagnosis and treatment of oral diseases in cariology, endodontics and periodontology.
  • You have knowledge of oral radiology, X-ray physics and projection theory.
  • You can work safely with radiation during X-ray examinations.
  • You can assist with dental treatments within the areas of the course.
Curriculum

How the course is built.

  1. Cariology

    The origin, diagnosis and prevention of caries.

  2. Endodontics and periodontology

    Root canal treatment and gum diseases.

  3. Oral radiology

    X-ray physics, radiation safety and projection theory.

  4. Practical clinical assistance

    Practical group exercises in assisting with dental treatment.

Target audience

Who is this for?

The course is a basic course for you who are training to become a dental nurse at TUC.

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