Dental Hygiene

Why study this programme? In the dental hygiene study programme implemented by KVK, unlike in the analogous programmes of other Lithuanian higher education institutions, special attention is paid to the development of oral health in the community. Students of the dental hygiene study programme are actively involved in the applied researches of oral health-related quality of life science in various community groups conducted by teachers. FROM THE UNIVERSITY WEBSITE: Study subjects (127 credits): Health Philosophy / Health Sociology, Academic and Professional Literacy, Communication Psychology and Conflict Management, Professional Ethics and Bioethics, Oral Anatomy, Microbiology and Histology, Speciality Foreign Language, Dental Hygienist’s Work Environment, Ergonomics and Team Work, Patient’s Health Behavior Correction and Management, General Anatomy and Physiology, Dental Materials and Pharmacology, Internal Diseases and Oral Pathology, Individual Dental Hygiene, Children’s Oral and Dental Diseases, Infection Control in Dentistry, General Biochemistry and Immunology, Professional Dental Hygiene I, Adults’ Oral and Dental Diseases and Anesthesia, First Medical Aid and Injections, Oral Health Research Methods, Epidemiology of Oral Diseases, Public Health, Oral Health and Behavior Course Paper, Diseases of Oral Mucosa and Periodontology, Professional Dental Hygiene II, Work Organization and Quality Management in Dental Institution, Dental Radiology, Professional Dental Hygiene III, Oral Health Promoting Behavior Development in the Community, Professional Dental Hygiene IV, Orthopedic Dentistry, Orthodontics and Implantology. OTHER REQUIREMENTS: At least 1 reference(s) should be provided. A motivation letter must be added to your application. Requirement – Biology subject and examination (secondary education)