Bachelor of Dental Hygiene 36 months Undergraduate Program By Alma Mater Studiorum - Università di Bologna |Top Universities
Subject Ranking

# 51-120QS Subject Rankings

Program Duration

36 monthsProgram duration

Tuitionfee

6,591 EURTuition Fee/year

Main Subject Area

DentistryMain Subject Area

Program overview

Main Subject

Dentistry

Degree

Other

Study Level

Undergraduate

Study Mode

On Campus

Dental hygienists are healthcare workers with a qualifying university degree obtained according to the provisions of art. para. 3 of Italian Law no. 502 of 30/12/1992 and amendments introduced by art. 3 of Italian Law no. 251 of 10/08/2000, whose activities relate to the prevention and treatment of orodental disease


The activities of the dental hygienist may be carried out under the authority of an authorised dentist and on a freelance professional basis.


Specifically, the dental hygienist:


  • works to prevent orodental disease;
  • delivers dental health education;
  • works on primary preventive oral health projects within the public health system;
  • fills out the dental records and gathers technical and statistical information;
  • carries out tartar removal and root planing, and topically administers various prophylaxes;
  • trains patients in various oral hygiene methods and the use of diagnostic methods to highlight plaque, motivating towards regular check-ups;
  • informs on correct diet for healthcare purposes.


This programme is available in Italian.

Program overview

Main Subject

Dentistry

Degree

Other

Study Level

Undergraduate

Study Mode

On Campus

Dental hygienists are healthcare workers with a qualifying university degree obtained according to the provisions of art. para. 3 of Italian Law no. 502 of 30/12/1992 and amendments introduced by art. 3 of Italian Law no. 251 of 10/08/2000, whose activities relate to the prevention and treatment of orodental disease


The activities of the dental hygienist may be carried out under the authority of an authorised dentist and on a freelance professional basis.


Specifically, the dental hygienist:


  • works to prevent orodental disease;
  • delivers dental health education;
  • works on primary preventive oral health projects within the public health system;
  • fills out the dental records and gathers technical and statistical information;
  • carries out tartar removal and root planing, and topically administers various prophylaxes;
  • trains patients in various oral hygiene methods and the use of diagnostic methods to highlight plaque, motivating towards regular check-ups;
  • informs on correct diet for healthcare purposes.


This programme is available in Italian.

Admission Requirements

42+
5+

3 Years
Sep

Tuition fees

Domestic Students

6,591 EUR
-

International Students

6,591 EUR
-

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