Veidlapa Nr. M-3 (8)
Study Course Description
Therapeutic Dentistry
Course Code
ZTMVK_075
Branch of Science
Clinical medicine; Dentistry
ECTS
9.00
Target Audience
Dentistry
LQF
Level 7
Study Type And Form
Full-Time
Study Course Implementer
Course Supervisor
Inguna Rence-Bambīte
Structure Unit Manager
Anda Brinkmane
Structural Unit
Department of Conservative Dentistry and Oral Health
Contacts
Riga, 20 Dzirciema Street, tsk@rsu.lv, +371 67455560
About Study Course
Objective
To improve theoretical knowledge and develop clinically practical skills in therapeutic dentistry, to promote the ability to make decisions on the pathology of caries and dental solid tissue, treatment of dental pulp, apical and marginal periodontal diseases, prevention in the individual patient and population. To evaluate the correlations in the diagnosis of caries and dental solid tissues, dental pulp and periodontal diseases, in the choice of treatment methods and to be able to apply them in clinical practice.
Preliminary Knowledge
Dental Anatomy;
Microbiology, Immunology, Virology;
Human Molecular Biology;
Histology, Pathological Histology;
Oral Microbiology;
Chemistry;
Medical Physics;
Pharmacology;
Internal Diseases;
Biomaterials in Dentistry;
Preclinical Course in Operative Dentistry I,II,III;
Oral and Maxillofacial Diagnostic Radiology;
Cariology;
Preclinical and Clinical Course in Periodontology;
Preclinical and Clinical Course in Endodontics;
Immunology;
Basics of Ethics and Social Science;
Medical Terminology in Latvian.
Learning Outcomes
Knowledge
1.On successful completion of the course, students will be able to: • describe structure, functions and pathologies of dental hard tissues; • define local and general factors – microorganisms, carbohydrates, saliva, fluoride intake, dietary factors, socio-economic factors – in development of caries and other dental hard tissue disorders; • collect and recognise clinical manifestation of caries and other dental hard tissue disorders; • define aetiology and pathogenesis of periodontal disease; • describe classification of periodontal disease and recognise different types of periodontal disease; • memorize steps and sequence of diagnostic and treatment methods of periodontal diseases; • describe pathologies of pulp and periodontal tissue; • diagnose pulpal and periapical disease, perform satisfactory non-surgical primary root canal treatment; • make evaluation of the outcome and prognosis of the root canal treatment, restore an endodontically treated tooth; • formulate the indications for endodontic retreatment.
Skills
1.On successful completion of the course, student is able to: • do clinical examination of patient's oral cavity; • do and describe X-ray pictures for caries and it's complication diagnostics; • select and apply appropriate method of caries and other dental hard tissue treatment, considering its limitations; • interpret data on the presence of different stages of the caries process and symptoms related to dental caries; • perform patient examination to diagnose periodontal disease; • assess prognosis for single tooth and for dentition; • diagnose and treat acute forms of periodontal diseases; • perform nonsurgical (conventional) methods of treatment, plan corrective and maintaining phases of treatment and assess results of treatment; • use different diagnostic tests. Practice of dental radiology in respect to endodontic treatment; • perform satisfactory non-surgical primary root canal treatment of single rooted and uncomplicated multi-rooted teeth, and emergency treatment; • perform emergency treatment; • prepare a treatment plan, accompanied by continuing general oral health preventive care; • evaluate results and prognosis of the treatment, anticipated complications and their prevention, modify the plan of treatment.
Competences
1.On successful completion of the course, the students will be able to evaluate, prevent and control caries and other dental hard tissue disorders, pulpal pathologies and periodontal disease, to explain their integration in oral health system and interaction with other oral disorders and general health.
Assessment
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Individual work – preparing a presentation on the topic of the course, analysis of different clinical cases, a research project – literature review, clinical study according to the research project principles. At the end of the study course, fill in the study course evaluation questionnaire.
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Colloquium in 87 unth semester about Cariology and other pathologies on hard dental tissues, Endodontics, Periodontology and infection control in dentistry. In order to successfully complete the colloquium, at least 55% of the total points must be obtained. The grading table will be added to the colloquium version. Colloquium assessment for students is announced in e-studies. In the case of an unsuccessful evaluation, the colloquium must be re-taken within 2 weeks.
Evaluation of clinical skills and ethics in practical classes during 7th and 8th semesters. System and criteria of evaluation is available on e-studies.
Report about clinical practice at the end of 8th semester.
Cumulative examination. In evaluation the evaluation of colloquium, evaluation of clinical skills and ethics in practical classes during 8th semester, and amount of clinical work done in 7th and 8th semesters will be taken into account.
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Study Course Theme Plan
FULL-TIME
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Practical lesson – primary clinical examination and diagnosis of patients. Division of patients into groups, according to the clinical situation and the need for treatment.
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Total ECTS (Creditpoints):
4.50
Contact hours:
64 Academic Hours
Final Examination:
Test (Semester)
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Colloquium - Dental hard tissue pathologies, Periodonology and Endodontics - clinic and treatment. Infection control in dentistry.
Description
Annotation: Colloquium is a written test.
Colloquium includes multiple choice questions, short open questions and a clinical case.
In order to successfully complete the colloquium, at least 55% of the total points must be obtained. The rating table will be added to the colloquium version.
Topics covered during the class: Periodontology
1. Gingivitis associated with dental plaque
2. Gingival diseases modified by sistemic factors and medications
3. Necrotizing Periodontal diseases, necrotizing ulcerative gingivitis, necrotizing ulcerative periodontitis
4. Chronic Periodontitis
5. Localized Agressive Peiodontitis
6. Generalized Agressive Periodontitis
7. Periodontitis Associated with Endodontic Lesions
8. Periodontal Abscess
Endodontics
1. Classification of endodontic disease (patient complaints, clinical and radiological signs etc)
2. Diagnosis of endodontic disease
3. Guideline on vital and necrotic pulp therapy of immmature permanent teeth.
4. Passive step-back technique.
5. Dental and root canal anatomy
Literature: 1. Cohen S, Burns RC, Pathways of the pulp, 9. Edd.
2. Roberts HW, Toth JF, Berzins DW, Charlton DG. Mineral trioxide aggregate material use in endodontic treatment: A review of the literature. Dental materials 24 (2008)
3. Walton RE, Torabinejad M. Principles and practice of Endodontics
4. Lecture materials
5. Newman M. G., Takei H., Klokkevold P. R., Carranza F. A. Carranza`s Clinical Periodontology. 11th edition, 2006.
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Report on the work done during the semester and presentation of patient treatment plans.
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Total ECTS (Creditpoints):
4.50
Contact hours:
64 Academic Hours
Final Examination:
Exam (Written)
Bibliography
Required Reading
1.
Ole Fejerskov, Edvina Kidd. “Dental Caries. The Disease and its Clinical Management“. Blackwell Munksgaard, Blackwell Publishing CO. 2015.
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“Textbook of Operative Dentistry”. L. Baum, R. W. Phillips, M. R. Lund, W. B. 2nd Edition. Saunders Co, 1985, 1999.
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Cohen S, Burns R. C. Pathways of the Pulp, 9. izd.
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Walton R. E., Torabinejad M. Principles and Practice of Endodontics. 3. izd.
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Walton R. E., Torabinejad M. Principles and Practice of Endodontics. 4. izd.
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Orstavik D., Ford P. T. Essential Endodontology: Prevention and Treatment of Apical Periodontitis. 1., 2. izd.
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Lindhe J., Karring T., Lang N. P. Clinical Periodontology and Implant Dentistry. 4th Edition, 2003.
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Newman M. G., Takei H., Klokkevold P. R., Carranza F. A. Carranza`s Clinical Periodontology. 11th Edition, 2006.
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Pattison A., Pattison L. G. Periodontal Instrumentation. 2nd Edition, 1991.
Additional Reading
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J. F. Roulett, N. H. F. Wilson, M. Fuzzi Advances in Operative Dentistry Vol. 1, Vol. 2 Quintessence Publ. Co, 2001.
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International Journal of Endodontics
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Journal of Endodontics
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Endodontic Topics
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Sato N. Periodontal Surgery. A Clinical Atlas. 2000.
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Wilson Jr. T.G. Komman K.S. Fundamentals of Periodontics. 2nd Edition, 2003.
Other Information Sources
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Lekciju un praktisko nodarbību mācību materiāli. Zobārstniecības profesionālo asociāciju vadlīnijas/ Teaching materials for lectures and practical lessons. Guidelines for dental professional associations
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Periodontology 2000
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Journal of Clinical Periodontology
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Clinical Periodontology
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www.perio.org
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www.dent.ucla.edu/pic