Universitat Internacional de Catalunya

Managment of the Clinic, Administration and Professional Ethics

Managment of the Clinic, Administration and Professional Ethics
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Main language of instruction: Spanish

Other languages of instruction: Catalan

Teaching staff


Thursday from 10.30 to 11.30 hours.

Introduction

In the event that the health authorities announce a new period of confinement due to the evolution of the health crisis caused by COVID-19, the teaching staff will promptly communicate how this may effect the teaching methodologies and activities as well as the assessment.


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 course "Management of clinical, management and ethics" imparts knowledge to manage an orthodontic office, properly communicate with patients and staff consultation, work ergonomically and know the law applicable to professional practice.

Pre-course requirements

Degree in dentistry

Objectives

To acquire knowledge about:

Design of an orthodontic practiseconsultation

Equipment and instruments needed in an orthodontic practise

Recruitment and selection of auxiliary personal

Training and quality control auxiliary personal

Financing and administration of an orthodontic practise

Laws and regulations that apply to an orthodontic practise

Competences/Learning outcomes of the degree programme

The student must be competent to implement a quality management system in an orthodontic practice

The student must be competent to communicate effectively with the patient, family and staff consultation.

The student must be competent to use effective communication tools and different presentation modes.

The student must be competent to work in an ergonomical optimal manner

Syllabus

Office management

Communication

Ergonomy

Legislation

Professional ethics

Extramural activities

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.