Introduction to Oral Health - Theories, Profession and Science
7.5 ECTS credits- Basic concepts used in the main area of oral health
- Theories of and views on health and well-being
- The profession of the dental hygienist and professionalism
- Career paths in the profession of dental hygiene
- Ordinances and professional ethical rules
- National guidelines for dental care
- The concepts promotion and prevention
- Human rights
- Science and improvement science
- Sustainable development
- Observation visit, practical placement (VFU), one (1) day
- Reflection and documentation, portfolio
- Theories of and views on health and well-being
- The profession of the dental hygienist and professionalism
- Career paths in the profession of dental hygiene
- Ordinances and professional ethical rules
- National guidelines for dental care
- The concepts promotion and prevention
- Human rights
- Science and improvement science
- Sustainable development
- Observation visit, practical placement (VFU), one (1) day
- Reflection and documentation, portfolio
Progressive specialisation:
G1N (has only upper‐secondary level entry requirements)
Education level:
Undergraduate level
Admission requirements
General admission requirements and upper secondary level Mathematics 2a, 2 b, or 2c, Civics 1b or Civics 1a1 + 1a2, Natural Science 2 or Physics 1, Chemistry 1, and Biology 1
Selection:
Selection is usually based on your grade point average from upper secondary school or the number of credit points from previous university studies, or both.
This course is included in the following programme
- Programme in Dental Hygiene (studied during year 1)