Teaching scheme for healthcare professionals

Introduction to oral health

This basic lecture in oral health should be given by dental professionals, preferably dentists or dental hygienists. Duration: 2 x 45 minutes.

The target group is students or occupational health workers outside the dental health sector and will provide a very basic insight into oral cavity anatomy, physiology, common oral pathologies and their general prevention.

The lecture is prepared by working group for teaching in Oral Health KAG.

Geriatric oral health

This lecture is an introduction to the geriatric patient's oral and dental health challenges and is given by dental professionals, preferably dentists or dental hygienists. Duration: 2 x 45 minutes.

The target group is students or occupational health workers outside the dental sector and will provide an introduction to and understanding of the oral health of the geriatric patient and its care.

The lecture focuses on normal and morbid age changes in the oral cavity, dry mouth, the relationship between oral health and other health in elderly/frail patients and the management of oral health in patients with dementia.

The lecture is prepared by working group for teaching in Oral Health KAG.

Palliative oral care

The lecture in palliative oral care is given by dental health professionals, preferably dental hygienists or dentists with experience in the field. Duration: 45 minutes.

The target group is students or occupational health workers outside the dental sector who work with very sick and dying people and should provide an overview of the most important measures and risk factors related to oral health and comatose patients, or at the end of life.

The lecture is prepared by working group for teaching in Oral Health KAG.

Oral health for special needs

This lecture will provide an introduction to oral and dental health for patients with developmental disabilities or cognitive impairment and will be held by dental health professionals, preferably dentists or dental hygienists. Duration: 3 x 45 minutes.

The target group is students or occupational health workers outside the dental sector and will provide an introduction and understanding of oral health in patients with physical or mental retardation as well as patients with cognitive impairment, and care for them.

The lecture covers basic knowledge about what affects oral health in patients with developmental disabilities and long-term health challenges, what special challenges often remain in people with special needs, and a little about how to ensure good oral health in patients with physical and mental retardation, as well as very sick patients.

The lecture is prepared by working group for teaching in Oral Health KAG.

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