Clinical application, 18 Credits

Contents

Swedish legislation relating to dentistry.
Evidence-based guidelines in dentistry.
Observation of and participation in patient treatment sessions performed by registered dental hygienists.
Treatment of patients under the supervision of a registered dental hygienist.
 

Expected learning outcomes

Knowledge and understanding
On completion of the course, students should be able to

• describe laws and statutes regulating the work of dental hygienists and clinical practice guidelines and compare that with the regulations of their own country. 

Skills and abilities
On completion of the course, students should be able to

• apply and integrate their theoretical knowledge regarding clinical practice within the Swedish dental hygienist field 

Judgement and approach
On completion of the course, students should be able to

• reflect on differences and similarities between dental clinical practice in Sweden and that of their own countryshow ability to participate and cooperate in dental care

Required Knowledge

Incoming exchange student, admitted to a Dental Hygienist programme, who has completed and passed at least 2/3 of their education at their home university.  
 

Form of instruction

The teaching will be delivered in the form of lectures, seminars, group assignments and individual assignments, observing patient treatment sessions and treating patients. Attendance is compulsory for clinical practice, group activities and seminars.   
 

Examination modes

Examination will partly be based on oral presentations, and partly on performance of practical items, and clinical performance. The assessment of clinical performance is continuous throughout the period. The grade of a pass or a fail is given to the student after completed course.
After consultation with the supervisor concerned, the examiner has the authority to fail a student during his/her ongoing placement if the student’s knowledge, skills or general approach, separately or in combination, are so deficient that there is a marked risk that the student, during the placement, may damage another person’s physical or mental health. In that case, the student must break off the placement and he/she will fail (U–Underkänd) the course in question.
 

Other regulations

The course is given in Swedish. If needed, supervision in English can be given during the observation of patient treatment sessions and when treating patients. Patient records are written in Swedish with the help of the supervisor.