Learning Outcomes for Study Session 6

When you have studied this session, you should be able to:

6.1 Define and use correctly all of the key words printed in bold. (SAQs 6.1, 6.2 and 6.3)

6.2 Explain what oral health means and describe the structures in the oral cavity and their functions. (SAQs 6.1 and 6.4)

6.3 Describe the common oral diseases and their causes. (SAQs 6.2 and 6.3)

6.4 Explain how to decrease the burden of oral diseases in your community by promoting oral hygiene. (SAQs 6.2 and 6.4)

Study Session 6  Oral Health

6.1  The oral cavity and oral health