Knowledge
The student is able to explain:
-principles of periodontal examination
-periodontal instruments - technical details, indication for use and instrument sharpening
-principles and technique of dental instrumentation using hand instruments and scaler
-oral hygiene products, indication for use
-basic topics in periodontology
Skills
The student is able to:
-record periodontal measurements
-use and maintain periodontal instruments
-assess different types of oral hygiene products
-get sound manual skills to be able to start clinical work with patients
General competence
Through the pre-clinical training the student establishes a conscious attitude to technical quality. The student develops a clinical understanding of instrument selection and good work routines that provide a basis for patient treatment in the clinic.
Seminars and course are mandatory and attendance list is registered.
All teaching is mandatory, except for lectures. The student is responsible for reporting absences, and unexcused absences are not allowed.¿In addition to the attendance requirements, the academic requirements must be met, both in terms of the quality of the work and sufficient practice¿.
In this subject, mandatory activities are valid for two semesters.
The practical exercises are continuously assessed by the instructors. Practical and theoretical exam will be held at the end of the course, evaluated by an internal examiner. Completed practical assignments during the course are a prerequisite for entering the final practical and theoretical exam.The practical-theoretical final exam must be passed before the student may start clinical work with patients at the department of periodontolgy.
When the assessment method in a subject is a `written test¿, two continuous tests will be arranged shortly for students without valid results. Students who have not achieved valid results after three attempts will be moved to lower classes. The three attempts that belong to each implementation of the subject are counted as one assessment attempt in accordance with UiB¿s regulations on studies §8-1 (1). Due to the short time between the regular and new test, complaints about grading will not be processed until the third attempt has been completed. If the third attempt is conducted as an oral test, the two previous written attempts will be the subject of the complaint process.