Dental Hygiene

Studio dentistico
Dental Hygiene
Course sheet
A.Y. 2024/2025
Bachelor
L/SNT3 - Health professions for technical assistance
Bachelor
180
ECTS
Access
Limited enrolment with admission test
3
Years
Course location
Milano
Language
Italian
Those earning a degree in Dental Hygiene, pursuant to the guidelines provided by the European Union, must:
have a solid understanding of human biological systems;
be able to describe the systems and apparati of the human body, with particular emphasis on the structures of the head and oral cavity, and all histological framework for the same;
have a solid understanding of microbiology and general pathology;
have basic computer skills, with the ability to apply these in practice, and using these to begin to develop and strengthen mathematical-statistic techniques;
know the key principles of epidemiology, the methods of disease transmission, the complications from cavities, as well as all methods of preventing and filling cavities;
know how to describe the key frameworks for oral-mucosal diseases, know the methods of transmission of infectious diseases, and prevention of cross-infections;
know how to describe the framework for preventing illness in adults and children, as well as congenital deformities, relating to the principles of pharmacological therapies to empirical data;
be familiar with one's local national-health-service facilities and clinics, regulations on x-ray safeguards, and the related legal concepts;
be able to establish a proper relationship with the patient, positioning it within the framework of current behavioural-analysis, communication, and patient education / consent techniques;
recognise anomalies in terms of position and number of teeth, inter-maxillary relationships, issues in their treatment, and the increased risk of contracting periodontal disease, and how to prevent them;
be familiar with etiopathogenesis, diagnosis, prophylaxis, and prevention of dental and periodontal disease in children and youth;
possess an adequate understanding of etiopathogenesis, and diagnosis of inflammatory diseases of the tissues supporting the teeth (gingivitis and periodontal disease); know how to describe and perform home and professional dental hygiene;
be able to provide first aid whether within one's clinic or hospital, or in the community;
have English-language proficiency as required by one's specific job duties, and simple exchanges of information;
possess the proper cognitive tools needed to read and understand scientific literature, and to use IT technologies for professional communication, management, and planning.
Within the scope of the Dental Hygienist's professional role, graduates are deemed healthcare workers with those attributions vested in them by Ministry of Health Decree no. 137 of 15 March 1999 (as subsequently amended). That is, they carry out, at the direction of a dentist or a physician authorised to practice dentistry, duties relating to the prevention of oral/dental maladies. Dental-hygiene graduates provide dental patient education and take part in primary disease-prevention programmes as part of the national health system; they assist in compiling the patient's medical/dental chart, and collect technical and statistical data; they assist with plaque removal and tooth polishing, as well as the topical application of various prophylaxes; they provide instruction on various oral-hygiene techniques, and the use of diagnostic methods that reveal bacterial plaque and film on the teeth, promoting regular dental check-ups; they provide guidance on proper nutrition for good dental health.
Professional outlets include public and private dental offices/clinics, authorised under applicable law, whether as an employee or freelance professional. A basic proficiency in the English language allowing them to work both in Italy, or in Europe (or beyond) is important.

Employment statistics (Almalaurea)
Il Corso di Studi non ha attivato accordi Erasmus+ con Atenei esteri.
Attendance of all educational activities contemplated in the study plan is mandatory.
To be allowed to sit the for-credit exam, students must have attended at least 75% of the educational programming contemplated for each course. Should a student's attendance fall short of the required attendance level, instructors may assign alternative educational activities, including self-study, which the student must complete and submit before being allowed to sit a given exam.
- Attendance of all pre-professional training is mandatory, and cannot be fulfilled through other means.
Enrolment
Requirements and knowledge requested for access:
- Italian secondary-school diploma or similar diploma obtained overseas and deemed equivalent;
- sufficient educational background. A student's educational background must include a sufficient basis in the sciences, and in biomedical science in particular.

Assessment methods:
- admission test: admission into the programme is capped, at a national level, pursuant to Law no. 264 of 2 August 1999.
- exam topics: logic, biology, physics, chemistry, maths, general knowledge.

Enrolment in the Degree Programme in Dental Hygiene is capped. The number of students who may be admitted into Year I of the programme is set on a national level of MUR decree.
The number of students who may be admitted is set each year pursuant to a decree of the Ministry of Universities and Research (MUR), based on findings provided by the university in terms of available instructional, classroom, and clinical resources (human and otherwise), as well as the demand for the type of professionals contemplated for this Class as determined by the Region of Lombardy, and the Ministry of Health.
The admission test will be administered as a national exam, generally in the month of September. The date will be set pursuant to a decree of MUR.

Additional learning requirements (OFA)
Students who answered less than 50% of the Biology and Chemistry questions on the admission test will be required to finish a set of additional learning requirements (OFA). These prerequisites may be met through specifically assigned remedial work. Any failure to complete the OFA will make it impossible for the student to sit the exam in: Biology.
Timely notice of the various courses will be posted to: https://igienedentale.cdl.unimi.it

Places available: 55 + 2 reserved for non-EU citizens

Call for applications

The call for applications is being finalized. Please refer to the call, once it is available, for admission test dates and contents, and how to register.

Application for admission: application deadlines will be published shortly.

The call for applications is being finalized

Programme description and courses list
year
Courses or activities ECTS Total hours Language SSD
Compulsory
Clinical Practice 1 20 500 Italian MED/50
First semester
Courses or activities ECTS Total hours Language SSD
Compulsory
Biological Sciences (Physiology, General biochemistry and clinical biochemistry, Applied Biology) 9 90 Italian BIO/09 BIO/10 BIO/12 BIO/13
- Biochemistry2
- Clinical biochemistry and molecular biology1
- Experimental biology1
- Physiology5
Morphological Sciences (Human anatomy and histology) 7 70 Italian BIO/16 BIO/17
- Histology1
- Human anatomy6
Physics and Statistics (Applied Phisics, Medical Statistics) 5 50 Italian FIS/07 MED/01
- Applied physics3
- Medical statistics2
Second semester
Courses or activities ECTS Total hours Language SSD
Compulsory
Dental Sciences 1 - Cariology 1 (Microbiology, General hygiene, Cariology) 7 70 Italian MED/07 MED/28 MED/42 MED/50
- Igiene generale e applicata2
- Materiali dentari1
- Microbiologia clinica1
- Odontoiatria di comunità1
- Semeiotica, anamnesi e monitoraggio del cavo orale 11
- Tecniche di igiene orale domiciliareModulo1
Microbiology and General Pathology 4 40 Italian MED/04 MED/07
- Microbiologia generale2
- Patologia generale2
Open sessions
There are no specific sessions for these activities (e.g. open online courses).
Courses or activities ECTS Total hours Language SSD
Compulsory
English Assessment B1 (2 ECTS) 2 0 English
Study plan rules
Elettivi - Lo studente, al primo anno, deve altresì maturare 2 CFU in attività formative a scelta.
be activated by the A.Y. 2025/2026
year
Courses or activities ECTS Total hours Language SSD
Compulsory
Clinical Practice 2 20 500 Italian MED/50
First semester
Courses or activities ECTS Total hours Language SSD
Compulsory
Dental Sciences 2 - Cariology 2 4 40 Italian MED/28 MED/50
- Conservativa ed endodonzia2
- Semeiotica, anamnesi e monitoraggio del cavo orale 21
- Trattamento delle lesioni dello smalto1
Dental Sciences 3 - Periodontology 1 4 40 Italian MED/28 MED/50
- Parodontologia 12
- Tecniche di Igiene Orale Professionale2
Dental Sciences 4 - Oral Medicine 4 40 Italian MED/28 MED/50
- Patologia orale2
- Tecniche di Igiene Orale nel paziente ospedalizzato e special needs1
- Tecniche di igiene orale nel paziente oncologico1
Medical Sciences (Pharmacology, Clinical Pathology, General medicine, Infectious Diseases, Maxillo-facial Surgery, Patho 8 80 Italian BIO/14 MED/05 MED/08 MED/09 MED/17 MED/18 MED/29
- Clinical pathology1
- General surgery1
- Infectious diseases1
- Internal medicine1
- Maxillofacial surgery1
- Pathology1
- Pharmacology2
Second semester
Courses or activities ECTS Total hours Language SSD
Compulsory
Clinical Science (Gastroenterology, Blood Diseases, Psychiatry, Otorhinolaryngology, Anestesiology and Emergency, Heart 8 80 Italian MED/11 MED/12 MED/13 MED/15 MED/25 MED/31 MED/41
- Anaesthesiology2
- Blood diseases1
- Cardiovascular diseases1
- Endocrinology1
- Gastroenterology1
- Otorhinolaryngology1
- Psychiatry1
Humanities (Science of education, General Psychology, History of Medicine, Sociology, Developmental and educational psyc 7 70 Italian M-PED/01 M-PSI/01 M-PSI/04 MED/02 SPS/07
- Developmental and educational psychology1
- General psychology2
- General sociology2
- Medical history1
- Theories and science of education and social education1
Preventive Sciences (Diagnostic imaging, Forensic Sciences, Nursing, Food and Diet) 5 50 Italian MED/36 MED/43 MED/45 MED/49
- Diagnostic imaging and radiotherapy2
- Food sciences and dietetics1
- Forensic medicine1
- Nursing sciences: general, clinical and paediatric1
Study plan rules
Elettivi - Lo studente, al secondo anno, deve altresì maturare 2 CFU in attività formative a scelta.
be activated by the A.Y. 2026/2027
year
Courses or activities ECTS Total hours Language SSD
Compulsory
Clinical Practice 3 20 500 Italian MED/50
First semester
Courses or activities ECTS Total hours Language SSD
Compulsory
Dental Sciences 5 - Orthodontics 4 40 Italian MED/28 MED/50
- Ortognatodonzia e gnatologia2
- Scienze tecniche mediche e di igiene orale nel paziente ortodontico2
Dental Sciences 6- Pediatric Dentistry 4 40 Italian MED/28 MED/50
- Pedodonzia2
- Tecniche di Igiene Orale nel paziente pedodontico ed in gravidanza2
Dental Sciences 7 - Periodontology 2 7 70 Italian MED/28 MED/50
- Chirurgia orale e parodontale1
- Implantologia ed implantoprotesi1
- Parodontologia 21
- Periomedicine1
- Tecniche di Igiene orale per il mantenimento di impianti e manufatti protesici1
- Tecniche di igiene orale per il mantenimento e la terapia nel paziente parodontale2
Second semester
Courses or activities ECTS Total hours Language SSD
Compulsory
Management (Constitutional law, Business administration, Sociology of economy and labour, Statistics) 9 90 Italian ING-INF/05 IUS/09 M-PSI/06 SECS-P/10 SECS-S/02
- Information processing systems1
- Organization studies2
- Public law2
- Statistics for experimental and technological research2
- Work and Organizational Psychology2
Conclusive activities
There are no specific sessions for these activities (e.g. open online courses).
Courses or activities ECTS Total hours Language SSD
Compulsory
Final Exam 7 0 Italian
Study plan rules
Elettivi - Lo studente, al terzo anno, deve altresì maturare 2 CFU in attività formative a scelta.
Second semester
Courses or activities ECTS Total hours Language SSD
Compulsory
Others Activities (seminars, lectures and informatic) 9 135 Italian
Prescribed foundation courses
Learning activityPrescribed foundation courses
Clinical Science (Gastroenterology, Blood Diseases, Psychiatry, Otorhinolaryngology, Anestesiology and Emergency, Heart Biological Sciences (Physiology, General biochemistry and clinical biochemistry, Applied Biology) (compulsory), Morphological Sciences (Human anatomy and histology) (compulsory)
Dental Sciences 2 - Cariology 2 Dental Sciences 1 - Cariology 1 (Microbiology, General hygiene, Cariology) (compulsory)
Dental Sciences 3 - Periodontology 1 Dental Sciences 1 - Cariology 1 (Microbiology, General hygiene, Cariology) (compulsory)
Dental Sciences 7 - Periodontology 2 Dental Sciences 3 - Periodontology 1 (compulsory)
Medical Sciences (Pharmacology, Clinical Pathology, General medicine, Infectious Diseases, Maxillo-facial Surgery, Patho Biological Sciences (Physiology, General biochemistry and clinical biochemistry, Applied Biology) (compulsory), Morphological Sciences (Human anatomy and histology) (compulsory)
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Location
Milano
Course locations
Educational activities for the Degree Programme in Dental Hygiene take place through the following accredited healthcare facilities:
- Fondazione I.R.C.C.S. Ca' Granda Ospedale Maggiore Policlinico - Milan (and affiliated teaching hospitals such as Ospedale Militare Principale - Via Saint Bon n° 7 Milan; Istituti Milanesi Martinitt e Stelline e Pio Albergo Trivulzio - Via Marostica n° 8 Milan; l'Azienda Ospedaliera Papa Giovanni XXIII di Bergamo; Ospedale Civile di Legnano di Legnano);
- ASST Santi Paolo e Carlo - Milan (Odontostomatological Unit 1, Odontostomatological Unit 2) and affiliated facilities including Ospedale Ortopedico Galeazzi at Via Galeazzi n° 4, Milan.
Head of study programme
Academic guidance tutor
Erasmus and international mobility tutor 
Seminar and workshop tutor
Quality Assurance Delegate
Contacts
  • Academic Office for the Degree Programme
    [email protected]
    +3902/503.19023
  • Vice Presidente Collegio didattico Interdipartimentale
    prof.ssa Claudia Dellavia
  • Direttore delle attività professionalizzanti
    dott. Luca Parisi

The tuition fees for students enrolled in Bachelor's, Master's and single-cycle degree programmes are divided into two instalments with different calculation methods and payment schedules:

  • The amount of the first instalment is the same for all students
  • The amount of the second instalment varies according to the ISEE University value, the degree programme and the student status (on track / off track for one year or off track for more than a year) 
  • An additional fee is due for online programmes

The University also offers:

  • Concessions for students meeting high merit requirements
  • Diversified tuition fees according to the student's home country for international students with assets/income abroad
  • Concessions for international students with refugee status

Scholarships and benefits

The University provides a range of financial benefits to students meeting special requirements (merit, financial or personal conditions, international students).

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