Creative learning through purposeful play with materials and equipment, dental or otherwise

Giving support or help to another individual, during a treatment clinic, usually by acting as a dental nurse/assistant

Opportunity to watch someone provide care as a health professional, or perform a technique or procedure within a real or simulated clinical environment

A person whose primary role is in teaching/supporting students within a clinical or clinical-simulation environment

The ability to evaluate and appraise data and literature in a balanced way

An entry programme or entry requirements devoted to individuals with particular characteristics

An oral health professional who helps patients maintain their oral health by preventing and treating periodontal disease and promoting good oral health practice.

Dental hygienist

EU directive 2005/36/EU

https://ec.europa.eu/growth/tools-databases/regprof/index.cfm?action=regprof&id_regprof=1073

The unit within the institution that is responsible for teaching and administering dental and oral health professional programmes

An oral health professional who carries out limited items of dental treatment direct to patients or under prescription from a dentist.

Dental therapist

EU directive 2005/36/EU

https://ec.europa.eu/growth/tools-databases/regprof/index.cfm?action=regprof&id_regprof=1074

A dental professional who has successfully completed basic dental training and is licensed to perform all activities involving the prevention, diagnosis and treatment of anomalies and diseases of the teeth, mouth, jaws and associated tissues.

Dentist

Dental practitioner, Dental Surgeon, General dentist

The use of x-ray–sensitive plates or sensors, to capture image data and transfer it to a computer system to store, view and manipulate the image digitally.

Teaching of subjects as stand-alone educational material (i.e. anatomy, physiology, biochemistry), rather than being taught in a thematic way (E.g. oral health and disease, the oral ecosystem)

Electronic books: books in digital form, often available online for multiple users

Postgraduate study of 240ECTS, usually as a period of independent research in workplace-based education at EQF level 8.

The degree to which oral health care can be delivered whilst minimising impact on the environment and avoiding the depletion of natural resources

European Union funded student exchange during the clinical years of an OHP programme

A professional approach to teaching or oral health care that is respectful of the current best available evidence

An approach where students acquire knowledge before a synchronous teaching event, and use formal teaching time to discuss, evaluate and apply concepts through interaction with each other and a teacher.

An institution providing education up to EQF level 4

Secondary School, College

Teaching of subjects in a thematic way (E.g. oral health and disease, the oral ecosystem), rather than teaching as individual stand-alone subjects.

Graduates originating from other EU member countries (excluding the country in which the dental school in question is situated)

A type of education that involves educators and learners from 2 or more professions who jointly create and foster a collaborative learning environment for a more person-centred health care.

A method for capturing direct optical impressions of the intra-oral tissues

Lecturers, clinical fellows, clinical lecturers, clinical tutors, visiting practitioners - involved in the delivery of OHP education

The process of capturing video and/or audio streams of lectures and making them available digitally.

Postgraduate study of 180 ECTS of which at least 120 must be at EQF level 7

Credits for approved prior learning (APL) may mean that a masters programme may be completed in a shorter than usual timeframe

The provision of oral care that does not involve the irreversible manipulation of hard or soft tissues, such as the delivery of preventive advice, application of topical medicaments and debridement and prophylaxis of the hard tissue surfaces

Oral health treatment that involves the removal or manipulation of hard or soft tissues, typically under local anesthesia. Examples include operative caries management, the placement of restorations and periodontal therapy.

Dental practices that allow undergraduate students to provide oral health care to a population geographically distant from the University’s main dental school or hospital. On occasion, outreach practices may focus on serving the needs of specific groups of patients. 

Vocational Training in some countries

Employed by an institution for less than 30 hours (or 10 clinical sessions) per week

The evaluation of a student’s scientific, academic, or professional work by other students.

Peer assessment, peer support

Postgraduate study of 240 ECTS, usually as a period of independent research at EQF level 8.

The practice of preferential selection of individuals based on specific protected characteristics

Postgraduate study of 60ECTS of which at least 40 must be at EQF level 7

Exercises that permit students to develop the knowledge, skills and attitudes necessary to successfully perform practical, hands-on tasks

Non-operative practices designed to prevent oral disease

Funding received from non-government sources

A commitment to a set of values, behaviours and relationships expected of oral health professionals

Characteristics by which individuals are protected against discrimination: age, culture, diversity of background and opportunity, disability, gender, language, religion and sexual orientation

A lowering of the standard requirements (financial or academic) to allow entry onto OHP programmes

Contextual offer

The ability to reflect on one's actions so as to engage in a process of continuous learning

Source

A laboratory where students or staff can engage in experimental or applied research

The evaluation of oneself or one’s actions, attitudes or performance in relation to pre-defined objective criteria

A method of evaluating a person’s responses and judgement in relation to a range of scenarios.

Demonstrable engagement between OHPs and society in order to deliver appropriate and accessible oral health care services, improve community welfare and protect people’s rights.

A dentist who has successfully completed a nationally-recognized training programme and is registered as a specialist with the national regulator or equivalent.

Specialist dental practitioner

Funding received from government sources

Services providing general information, advice and welfare support for studens and staff of the institution in relation to, for instance, disability, mental health, counselling and educational opportunities.

A laboratory facility that provides a safe and protected environment in which the learner can practice various technical skills before using them to create devices for patients.

Prosthetic laboratory, Technical laboratory

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A course of study within higher education aimed at preparing a student for entry to a primary dental degree programme

Foundation programme

Measures aimed at addressing the discrepancies in higher education opportunities between different social groups

Widening access