PROFESSIONAL SCIENCES OF THE PROFESSION Single channel

Chair (Coordinator) and Rapporteur: LORENZO MARINI

Module 1: ECONOMY AND PROFESSIONAL ORGANIZATION

Activity type
Scienze dell' igiene dentale
SSD
MED/50
Year
3rd year
Semester
1st semester
CFU
3
Hours distribution
30 classroom hours
Lecturers
FRANCESCO SCAPATO

Module 2: ORGANIZATION OF THE PROFESSION

Activity type
Scienze dell' igiene dentale
SSD
MED/28
Year
3rd year
Semester
1st semester
CFU
2
Hours distribution
20 classroom hours
Lecturers
LORENZO MARINI

Module 3: REGULATION OF THE PROFESSION

Activity type
Scienze interdisciplinari
SSD
ING-INF/05
Year
3rd year
Semester
1st semester
CFU
1
Hours distribution
10 classroom hours
Lecturers
RITA POLITANGELI

Objectives

At the end of the course, the student must know the rules and guidelines for the professional activity of dental hygienist and the principles that regulate the organization planned for the national health system. The student acquires knowledge about the organization and management of a clinic and the quality management system. The student must know the systems of ergonomics and professional organization and the professional regulations at national and EU level. He will have to be able to interpret a normative text related to the practice of the dental hygienist health profession and to analyze the organizational choices.

Learning outcomes

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Prerequisites

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Programme

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Healthcare Professions
Regulatory evolution of the dental profession
Regulatory framework of the professional role of the dental hygienist
The dental hygienist in Italy and in the European Community
Career opportunities for the dental hygienist
Skills and limitations of the profession: opening a dental hygiene practice
Absolute, relative and perceived quality
(QMS) The Quality Improvement System
Technical standards: ISO EN UNI
Risk management in the dental practice
Corporate strategic planning and the National Health Plan
Prevention within the National Health Service
Guidelines and scientific articles
Administrative management of healthcare professions and continuous medical education
Work ergonomics and organization of operational procedures
Computerized workflow management: educational tools and periodontal charting
Assertive communication with the dental team


Module: REGULATION OF THE PROFESSION
Aspetti legali in scenari reali


Quadro normativo della professione
Il modulo approfondisce il contesto legislativo e deontologico che regola l’esercizio della professione, con particolare attenzione ai principi del Codice Deontologico, alla responsabilità professionale e all’importanza della documentazione e dei protocolli operativi.
Verranno inoltre analizzati gli aspetti legali attraverso casi e scenari reali, per favorire una maggiore consapevolezza etica e giuridica nell’agire professionale.
This module explores the legislative and ethical framework governing professional practice, with particular attention to the principles of the Code of Ethics, professional responsibility, and the importance of documentation and operational protocols.
Legal aspects will also be examined through real-life cases and scenarios, in order to promote greater ethical and legal awareness in professional practice.Regulatory Framework of the Profession


Books

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For the completion of the exam, it is recommended to begin theoretical study from the very start of the course.
For consultation and further study, the instructor will provide handouts.


Module: REGULATION OF THE PROFESSION
Ministry of Health – Guidelines and regulations for healthcare professions.
Dental Hygienist Code of Ethics
Oral Hygienist. Professional Theory and Practice. Viviana Cortesi Ardizzone, Antonia Abbinante. Edra Publishing


Bibliography

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Lessons mode

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Frequency

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Exam mode

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Example exam questions

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Arguments

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  • Inquadramento
    della professione




    Etica e
    deontologia
    • Books: Ministry

      of Health – Guidelines and regulations for healthcare

      professions.



      Dental

      Hygienist Code of Ethics

  • Organizzazione
    dello studio odontoiatrico
    • Books: Ministry

      of Health – Guidelines and regulations for healthcare

      professions.



      Dental

      Hygienist Code of Ethics

  • Gestione del paziente e comunicazione
    • Books: Ministry

      of Health – Guidelines and regulations for healthcare

      professions.



      Dental

      Hygienist Code of Ethics

  • Gestione documentale e protocolli clinici
    • Books: Ministry

      of Health – Guidelines and regulations for healthcare

      professions.



      Dental

      Hygienist Code of Ethics



Module: REGULATION OF THE PROFESSION
  • Quadro
    normativo della professione




       Codice Deontologico
    • Books: Ministry

      of Health – Guidelines and regulations for healthcare

      professions.



      Dental

      Hygienist Code of Ethics



      Oral

      Hygienist. Professional Theory and Practice.

      Viviana Cortesi Ardizzone, Antonia Abbinante. Edra Publishing

  • Responsabilità
    professionale




    Documentazione
    e protocolli
    • Books: Ministry

      of Health – Guidelines and regulations for healthcare

      professions.



      Dental

      Hygienist Code of Ethics



      Oral

      Hygienist. Professional Theory and Practice.

      Viviana Cortesi Ardizzone, Antonia Abbinante. Edra Publishing

  • Aspetti legali in scenari reali
    • Books: Ministry

      of Health – Guidelines and regulations for healthcare

      professions.



      Dental

      Hygienist Code of Ethics



      Oral

      Hygienist. Professional Theory and Practice.

      Viviana Cortesi Ardizzone, Antonia Abbinante. Edra Publishing


  • Academic year2024/2025
  • Degree program to which the course belongsDental Hygiene
  • Mandatory presenceNo
  • Languageita
  • CFU6 CFU, distributed among 3 integrated didactic modules
  • Total duration60 hours