Principles of Dental Medicine and Dental Materials 1
A.Y. 2024/2025
Learning objectives
The course aims to enable the student to acquire knowledge of the fundamentals of dentistry. In particular, dental hygiene, oral diagnosis principles, dental materials and preventive and community dentistry are introduced.
The dental hygiene module aims to impart to the student the knowledge regarding the tools and techniques to carry out and maintain proper oral hygiene at home, as well as to acquire the skills to transmit these notions to the patient, motivating her/him in order to maintain over time a good level of oral hygiene.
The Oral Diagnosis Principles module provides knowledges about the main pathological conditions of the oral cavity, with reference to the underlying pathophysiological mechanisms. The student will learn about the main oral pathologies and the methodology for their diagnosis.
The module of Community Dentistry aims to provide knowledge on the change that the epidemiology of oral diseases has undergone over the years and the actual health needs of the populations. The student will also have to acquire knowledge on the prevention of major oral diseases at community level.
The Dental Materials module aims to deepen the knowledge of the main dental instruments (dental unit, hand tools) and acquire critical skills in evaluating the different products on the market. The module also aims to address the different materials and instruments used in the main disciplines of dentistry (restorative dentistry, endodontics, prosthesis, oral surgery).
The course also includes two trainings in Community Dentistry and Dental Materials useful in order to consolidate what has been learned in the lectures.
The dental hygiene module aims to impart to the student the knowledge regarding the tools and techniques to carry out and maintain proper oral hygiene at home, as well as to acquire the skills to transmit these notions to the patient, motivating her/him in order to maintain over time a good level of oral hygiene.
The Oral Diagnosis Principles module provides knowledges about the main pathological conditions of the oral cavity, with reference to the underlying pathophysiological mechanisms. The student will learn about the main oral pathologies and the methodology for their diagnosis.
The module of Community Dentistry aims to provide knowledge on the change that the epidemiology of oral diseases has undergone over the years and the actual health needs of the populations. The student will also have to acquire knowledge on the prevention of major oral diseases at community level.
The Dental Materials module aims to deepen the knowledge of the main dental instruments (dental unit, hand tools) and acquire critical skills in evaluating the different products on the market. The module also aims to address the different materials and instruments used in the main disciplines of dentistry (restorative dentistry, endodontics, prosthesis, oral surgery).
The course also includes two trainings in Community Dentistry and Dental Materials useful in order to consolidate what has been learned in the lectures.
Expected learning outcomes
At the end of the course the student must:
- know the scientific basis of dental hygiene
- know the risk factors of periodontal disease and caries
- know the epidemiology of caries and periodontal diseases
- know and distinguish the main alterations of the oral mucosa
- know the main correlations between systemic diseases and oral diseases
- know the basic dental use equipment
- be competent in collecting data related to oral health
- be competent in education and motivation regarding oral hygiene and correct lifestyles
- be competent in the equipment commonly used in the dental environment
- know the scientific basis of dental hygiene
- know the risk factors of periodontal disease and caries
- know the epidemiology of caries and periodontal diseases
- know and distinguish the main alterations of the oral mucosa
- know the main correlations between systemic diseases and oral diseases
- know the basic dental use equipment
- be competent in collecting data related to oral health
- be competent in education and motivation regarding oral hygiene and correct lifestyles
- be competent in the equipment commonly used in the dental environment
Lesson period: year
Assessment methods: Esame
Assessment result: voto verbalizzato in trentesimi
Single course
This course cannot be attended as a single course. Please check our list of single courses to find the ones available for enrolment.
Course syllabus and organization
Single session
Responsible
Prerequisites for admission
Knowledge of the anatomy of the oral cavity
Knowledge of organic chemistry
Biology and physiology concepts
Knowledge of organic chemistry
Biology and physiology concepts
Assessment methods and Criteria
The evaluation includes a written consisting in a multiple-choice questionnaire. The text aim to evaluate the knowledge regarding dental materials, oral diagnosis, oral hygiene and preventive and community dentistry. No supporting material is required for the test. The result of the test is transmitted through the university's online services. Students can request a meeting with the teacher in order to understand the mistakes.
Foundations of oral diagnosis
Course syllabus
Oral diagnosis of dento-periodontal diseases and the clinical-diagnostic approach in pathologies of the mucous and soft tissues of the oro-maxillo-mandibular region;
Elements of physical semiotics and instrumental semiotics applied to the oral tissues and peri-oral districts;
Diagnostic steps of primary and secondary muco-cutaneous lesions: registry, anamnestic, clinical-evolutionary, clinical-objective, etiological, pathogenetic, clinical-morphological, topographical, symptomatic and instrumental principles.
Biopsy and histopathological examination
Cytological and cytopathological examination
Microbiological examination
Elements of physical semiotics and instrumental semiotics applied to the oral tissues and peri-oral districts;
Diagnostic steps of primary and secondary muco-cutaneous lesions: registry, anamnestic, clinical-evolutionary, clinical-objective, etiological, pathogenetic, clinical-morphological, topographical, symptomatic and instrumental principles.
Biopsy and histopathological examination
Cytological and cytopathological examination
Microbiological examination
Teaching methods
Lectures
Teaching Resources
Manuale di Patologia e medicina Orale. Giuseppe Ficarra Ed. Mc Graw Hill
Patologia orale. Correlazioni Clinico Patologiche. JA Regezi JJ Sciuba RCK Jordan Ed. Delfino Editore.
Patologia orale. Correlazioni Clinico Patologiche. JA Regezi JJ Sciuba RCK Jordan Ed. Delfino Editore.
Dental materials
Course syllabus
The dental office and the basic instruments
The rubber dam
The enamel-dentin adhesives
The Composites
Materials for shaping and root canal filling
Impression materials
The dental articulator
Ceramics
Cementation of prosthetic products
Software for digital design in dentistry
The rubber dam
The enamel-dentin adhesives
The Composites
Materials for shaping and root canal filling
Impression materials
The dental articulator
Ceramics
Cementation of prosthetic products
Software for digital design in dentistry
Teaching methods
The course includes lectures and a practical training to familiarize students with the basic equipment of the dental office
Teaching Resources
Materiali e tecnologie odontostomatologiche. Giuseppe Spoto, Ariesdue 2019
Preventive and community dentistry
Course syllabus
Use of epidemiological indices in community dentistry
Epidemiology of the main oral diseases
Ministerial Guidelines in the dental field
The risk of caries and its assessment with the use of standardized methods
The role of sugars in oral health
Fluoride and dental caries
Caries prevention methods
Maintaining oral health in the "fragile" subject
Epidemiology and classification of dental trauma
Dental trauma in primary and permanent dentition
Prevention of dental trauma
Epidemiology of the main oral diseases
Ministerial Guidelines in the dental field
The risk of caries and its assessment with the use of standardized methods
The role of sugars in oral health
Fluoride and dental caries
Caries prevention methods
Maintaining oral health in the "fragile" subject
Epidemiology and classification of dental trauma
Dental trauma in primary and permanent dentition
Prevention of dental trauma
Teaching methods
The course includes lectures, during which, in addition to providing the knowledge of the preventive and community dentistry, clinical cases are presented in order to stimulate the active participation of students in the plenary discussion. All the slides of the lessons are provided to the students. The course also includes a practical training in which students learn to assess the risk of caries using standardized risk assessment methods and to detect the presence of carious lesions and periodontal disease through the use of epidemiological indices of pathology
Teaching Resources
Odontoiatria Preventiva Integrata, Limeback, Editore: Emsi, Edizione: 10/2014 , Volume: Unico ISBN 9788886669955
Traumatologia oro-dento-facciale nel paziente in crescita. Basi scientifiche e pratica clinica. Quintessenza Edizioni, Milano 2009
Traumatologia oro-dento-facciale nel paziente in crescita. Basi scientifiche e pratica clinica. Quintessenza Edizioni, Milano 2009
Dental hygiene
Course syllabus
Introduction to Periodontology
Elements of periodontal anatomy and pathophysiology
Oral hygiene techniques and aids
The use of antibacterial compounds against dental plaque
Periodontal disease: instrumental, radiographic, photographic and laboratory diagnosis
Principles of periodontal surgery: instruments
Regeneration principles
Biomaterials
Dental materials in Implantology and peri-implant regeneration
Elements of periodontal anatomy and pathophysiology
Oral hygiene techniques and aids
The use of antibacterial compounds against dental plaque
Periodontal disease: instrumental, radiographic, photographic and laboratory diagnosis
Principles of periodontal surgery: instruments
Regeneration principles
Biomaterials
Dental materials in Implantology and peri-implant regeneration
Teaching methods
The course includes lectures and a practical training in which students with the use of simulators may acquire the skills related to the different oral hygiene procedures
Teaching Resources
Clinical Periodontology and Implant Dentistry, Jan Lindhe, Editore: Blackwell Munksgaard
Dental hygiene
MED/50 - APPLIED MEDICAL TECHNOLOGY AND METHODOLOGY - University credits: 5
Lessons: 40 hours
Practicals - Exercises: 25 hours
Practicals - Exercises: 25 hours
Dental materials
MED/28 - ORAL DISEASES AND DENTISTRY - University credits: 4
Lessons: 30 hours
Practicals - Exercises: 25 hours
Practicals - Exercises: 25 hours
Professor:
Ionescu Andrei Cristian
Foundations of oral diagnosis
MED/28 - ORAL DISEASES AND DENTISTRY - University credits: 2
Lessons: 20 hours
Professor:
Spadari Francesco
Preventive and community dentistry
MED/28 - ORAL DISEASES AND DENTISTRY - University credits: 4
Lessons: 30 hours
Practicals - Exercises: 25 hours
Practicals - Exercises: 25 hours
Professor:
Cagetti Maria Grazia
Professor(s)
Reception:
Tuesday morning
Office, Via della Commenda, 9 - 2° floor