Health and safety management

Code:

ERO 24

Acronym:

GSS

Keywords
Classification	Keyword
OFICIAL	Dental Sciences

Instance: 2017/2018 - 2S

Active?	Yes
Responsible unit:	Graduate Management Unit
Course/CS Responsible:	Oral Rehabilitation Specialization

Cycles of Study/Courses

Acronym	No. of Students	Study Plan	Curricular Years	Credits UCN	Credits ECTS	Contact hours	Total Time
ERO	6	Oral Rehabilitation Specialization - Study Plan 2014/2015	3	-	2	18	54
		Oral Rehabilitation Specialization - Study Plan 2017/2018	1	-	2	18	54

Teaching language

Portuguese

Objectives

To provide students with the specialized knowledge of the general and specific risks associated with the development of dental activity, the main occupational dentistry diseases, with its signs and symptoms, as well as the best way to prevent them.

Learning outcomes and competences

It is intended that students get the knowledge on what ergonomics is, how to apply it to dentistry, what are its goals and the consequences of non-implementation in order to contribute to the development of a dental medical activity healthier and safer.

Working method

Presencial

Program

1. Ergonomics - Definition, history and objectives
2. Ergonomics in Dentistry: Risks in Dental Medicine (Physical, chemical, biological, ergonomic or musculoskeletal, social or psychological); Consequences of lack of Ergonomics, Occupational diseases in dentistry (musculoskeletal disorders, hands - Syndrome Carpal tunnel, wrists, shoulders, back, eye injuries, skin lesions, hearing damage, vascular lesions, infeto and contagious diseases, psychological/psychiatric diseases, other (respiratory, oncology...), Prevention, Signs and Symptoms; Treatment; Relaxation exercises.
3. Cross Infection Control.

Mandatory literature

MJ Hayes, D Cockrell, DR Smith; A systematic review of musculoskeletal disorders among dental professionals, 2009

Complementary Bibliography

James C., Alida M. ; Noise Levels Encountered in Dental Clinical and Laboratory Practice.
Puriene A., Janulyte V., Musteikyte M., Bendinskaite R. ; General Health od dentists. Literature review., 2007
Kumar RP.; Latex Allergy in Clinical Practice., 2012
Fasunloro A., Foluso JO. ; Occupational Hazards among Clinical Dental Staff. , 2004
Correia Luís L.; Estudo das Percepções Ergonómicas em Medicina Dentária. , 2009
Babji P., Samadi F., Jaiswal JN., Bansai A.; Occupational hazards among dentists: A review of literature., 2011

Teaching methods and learning activities

Classes and workshops with theoretical presentation of the themes.

Evaluation Type

Evaluation with final exam

Assessment Components

Designation	Weight (%)
Exame	100,00
Total:	100,00

Eligibility for exams

Conditions Frequency: Presence in at least 2/3 of the classes.

Calculation formula of final grade

Evaluation formula: Writing Assessment (100%).

The minimum score to achieve is 9.5.