Microbiology and Oral Microbiology Sample Clauses

Microbiology and Oral Microbiology. Senior Lecturer Xxxxxx Xxxxxxxxx e-mail: xxxxxx.xxxxxxxxx@xx.xxx.xx Microbiology is learned in the context of oral health maintainance (semester 1), diagnosis and treatment of periodontitis (semester 2), prevention of caries and periodontitis (semester 4), treatment of endodontic infections (semester 5), diagnosis and treatment of oral infections (semester 5), transmissable disease and cross infection control in dental practice (semester 9). The graduates should be able to: * take responsibility for giving the patient comprehensive information about the different infections which have been identified in the oral cavity and the treatments which are available * outline the problems of hygiene related to dental care and have an awareness of cross infection control The graduates should be able to: * understand the characteristics of the human resident microflora and its relationship to the host at normal conditions. * explain how microorganisms can cause disease in humans and be aware of microbial adaptability. * describe the interactions between microorganisms and the infection defence. * explain how infections arise, develop and the main principles for their treatment. * understand how imbalances arise in the oral microflora and the consequences for this on the oral surfaces. * understand the prevailing strategies for prevention of caries and periodontitis. * understand the prevailing strategies for treatment of oral infections. * explain the mode of action of antibiotic and antimicrobial agents and their use within clinical dental practice. * be able to critically assess judgements concerning new methods for prevention, diagnosis and treatment of oral disorders.
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