Universitat Internacional de Catalunya
Health and Safety in Professional Practice
Other languages of instruction: Catalan
Teaching staff
Thursday from 10.30 to 11.30 hours.
Introduction
Orthodontics and Dentofacial Orthopedics is the area of dentistry that deals with the supervision, guidance and correction of growth and maturation of the craniofacial structures.
Major responsibilities of orthodontic practice include the diagnosis, prevention, interception and treatment of occlusion anomalies and associated changes in bone and soft tissue.
The orthodontist should monitor the guidance of the dentition and the relationship between their supporting structures to achieve and maintain harmonious relations between the face and cranial structures that allow the patient physiology and dento-facial aesthetics optimal.
The subject of health management and security focuses on instruct patients to maintain optimal oral and dental hygiene, and knowledge of hygienic measures to develop in the dental office.
Pre-course requirements
Degree in dentistry
Objectives
The aim of the course "Management of health and safety" is to learn the necessary knowledge to:
Implement preventive measures to control diseases of the oral cavity.
Manage clinical practice hygiene, sterilization and cross infection control necessary in orthodontic clinic.
Competences/Learning outcomes of the degree programme
Instruct patients to maintain optimal oral hygiene as a preventive measure for dental and gingival lesions
Competent to implement strategies for prevention of cross infection
Competent to systematically evaluate the practice of infection control program to ensure that procedures are properly met
Competent to handle high-risk patients
Competent to control hazardous substances for patients and staff consultation
Learning outcomes of the subject
Having knowledge of specific etiologic features in orthodontic practice relating to the development of dental caries, periodontal problems and damage to soft tissues.
Having knowledge of procedures to detect an increased risk of developing enamel decalcification and dental caries in orthodontic patients.
Having knowledge of the procedures used to detect an increased risk of developing orthodontic problems.
Knowledge of the methods of sterilization of instruments.
Syllabus
Management of oral health
Health and safety conditions in the orthodontic practice
Bibliography and resources
The basic bibliography of the subject is:
Proffit WR, Fields H W. Contemporary Orthodontics. 3rd ed. Mosby 2000. (In Spanish, Doyma 1994).
Canut J A. Clinical Orthodontics. 2nd ed. 2000 Masson.
Bravo L A. Manual of Orthodontics. Synthesis 2003.
Depending on the subject, specifically provide the recommended additional bibliography.