Program Overview

Program Overview

The University of Copenhagen offers a comprehensive program in odontology, with a focus on patient visitation. The program is designed to provide students with a thorough understanding of the principles and practices of odontology, as well as the skills and competencies necessary to succeed in the field.

Program Details

• The program is offered at the bachelor's level and is a required course for students in the fifth semester of the odontology program.
• The course is taught in Danish and is worth 2.5 ECTS points.
• The program is designed to provide students with a comprehensive understanding of patient visitation, including the principles of hygiene, diagnosis, and treatment planning.
• Students will learn how to conduct a thorough examination of patients, including taking a medical history, performing a clinical examination, and developing a treatment plan.
• The program will also cover the principles of data security, electronic data handling, and the structuring of clinical and paraclinical registrations.

Learning Objectives

• Knowledge: Students will gain a thorough understanding of the principles and practices of patient visitation, including the importance of listening to patients' complaints and wishes, the principles of hygiene, and the diagnosis and treatment of oral diseases and conditions.
• Skills: Students will develop the skills necessary to conduct a thorough examination of patients, including taking a medical history, performing a clinical examination, and developing a treatment plan.
• Competencies: Students will develop the competencies necessary to succeed in the field of odontology, including the ability to work independently, communicate effectively with patients, and work as part of a team.

Course Structure

• The course will consist of lectures, dialogue-based group teaching, and clinical exercises.
• The course will be taught by experienced instructors who are experts in the field of odontology.
• The course will include a final exam, which will consist of a multiple-choice test.

Admission Requirements

• Students must have completed the course in clinical introduction.
• Students must have a good understanding of the principles and practices of odontology.

Program Capacity

• The program has a capacity of 120 students.

Responsible Institute

• The program is offered by the Odontological Institute.

Responsible Faculty

• The program is offered by the Faculty of Health and Medical Sciences.

Course Responsible

• The course is responsible for Kim Ekstrand.

Timetable

• The course will be taught in the fall semester.
• The course will consist of 79 hours of instruction, including 5 hours of lectures, 26 hours of preparation, and 48 hours of clinical exercises.