Veidlapa Nr. M-3 (8)
Study Course Description
Morphoclinical Diagnostics of Mouth, Face and Jaws Pathologies
Course Code
MUSZKK_029
Branch of Science
Clinical medicine
ECTS
3.00
Target Audience
Dentistry
LQF
Level 7
Study Type And Form
Full-Time
Study Course Implementer
Course Supervisor
Ingrīda Čēma
Structure Unit Manager
Ilze Akota
Structural Unit
Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery and Oral Medicine
Contacts
Riga, 20 Dzirciema Street, oralpatokat@rsu.lv, +371 67409136
About Study Course
Objective
To introduce students with functions of oro-facial system, its examination options, clinical laboratory and morphological diagnostic possibilities.
Preliminary Knowledge
To start study course (or semester) all previous assessments according to Study plan (D1) should be successfully passed.
1. Anatomy of oral cavity. 2. Normal and pathological physiology. 3. Medical biology. 4. Histology and pathological histology. 5. Microbiology. 6. Pharmacology. 7. Internal diseases.
Learning Outcomes
Knowledge
1.After successful completion of the course the students will have acquired basic knowledge that will be needed for diagnosis of pathological changes in the oral cavity, including other diseases and manifestations of concomitant diseases. Students will be capable to make morphological diagnosis, interpret pathological laboratory data, they will know the proper sequence of investigation and will be able to plan treatment. Students will know the investigation methods in forensic dentistry and their use in identification of a person.
Skills
1.Students will be able to diagnose and differentiate between primary and secondary disease elements, read the data of the blood and biochemical analysis, recognize the changes of physiological processes in the development of oral pathology.
Competences
1.After completion of the course the students will be able to begin professional diagnostics of oral disorders, associating it with a comprehensive in-depth treatment plan based on the assessment of general health of the patient.
Assessment
Individual work
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1.
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1) Recognition of clinical and morphological pictures (studies of atlases);
2) Acquisition of lecture material.
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Examination
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Grade
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1.
Examination |
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10 points
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At the study course student’s performance is evaluated in cumulative assessment. Total final grade is formed from the fulfilment of the following criteria with an appropriate proportion: 1. Class participation - 15% 2. Attitude and communication to patients, staff and colleagues (classmates) - 10% 3. Assesment of practical class and seminars - 75% |
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Study Course Theme Plan
FULL-TIME
Part 1
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Lecture
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Modality
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Contact hours
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Auditorium
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2
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Topics
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1. Introduction to the basic principles of the diagnostic process. Peculiarities of oral anatomy and their importance in the diagnosis of pathologies.
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Lecture
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Contact hours
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On site
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Auditorium
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2
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Topics
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2. Peculiarities of oral mucosa histology. Primary and secondary elements of lesions of the oral mucosa
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Class/Seminar
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Location
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Contact hours
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On site
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Auditorium
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4
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Topics
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2. Peculiarities of oral mucosa histology. Primary and secondary elements of lesions of the oral mucosa
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Lecture
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Modality
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Location
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Contact hours
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On site
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Auditorium
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2
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Topics
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3. Patient's complaints and their analysis. Patient's medical history: principles and conditions of the interview, collection and organization of the information. Medical history. Working diagnosis, the final diagnosis.
Sequence of clinical extra/intraoral investigation. Assessment of visual symptoms in the face. Methods of clinical investigation: palpation, percussion, auscultation; jaw joints (TML), gl. parotis; examination of nasal cavity and sinuses. Evaluation of lymph nodes.Blood pressure
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Class/Seminar
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Modality
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Location
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Contact hours
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On site
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Auditorium
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4
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Topics
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3. Patient's complaints and their analysis. Patient's medical history: principles and conditions of the interview, collection and organization of the information. Medical history. Working diagnosis, the final diagnosis.
Sequence of clinical extra/intraoral investigation. Assessment of visual symptoms in the face. Methods of clinical investigation: palpation, percussion, auscultation; jaw joints (TML), gl. parotis; examination of nasal cavity and sinuses. Evaluation of lymph nodes.Blood pressure
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Lecture
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Modality
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Location
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Contact hours
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On site
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Auditorium
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2
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Topics
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4. Treatment planning process. Additional clinical, morphological and laboratory investigation methods, use of their data in the diagnosis of mucosal diseases.
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Class/Seminar
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Modality
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Location
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Contact hours
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On site
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Auditorium
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4
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Topics
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4. Treatment planning process. Additional clinical, morphological and laboratory investigation methods, use of their data in the diagnosis of mucosal diseases.
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Lecture
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Modality
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Location
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Contact hours
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On site
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Auditorium
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2
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Topics
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Forensic dentistry and its use in person identification.
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Class/Seminar
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Modality
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Location
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Contact hours
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On site
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Auditorium
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4
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Topics
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Seminar - diagnostic possibilities of oral cavity pathologies
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Class/Seminar
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Modality
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Location
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Contact hours
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On site
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Specialized room
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4
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Topics
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Practical class with patients in the Oral and Maxillofacial department. Discussions of clinical cases and the role of dentist in hospital
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Class/Seminar
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Modality
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Location
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Contact hours
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On site
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Specialized room
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4
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Topics
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Seminar. Infectious Endocarditis
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Class/Seminar
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Modality
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Location
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Contact hours
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On site
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Specialized room
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4
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Topics
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Seminar. Introduction to Nephrology. Renal Replacement Therapy
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Class/Seminar
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Modality
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Location
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Contact hours
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On site
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Specialized room
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4
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Topics
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Practical class with patients in the Oral and Maxillofacial department. Discussions of clinical cases and the role of dentist in hospital
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Total ECTS (Creditpoints):
3.00
Contact hours:
42 Academic Hours
Final Examination:
Exam
Bibliography
Required Reading
1.
C. Scully. „Oral and Maxillofacial Medicine: The Basis of Diagnosis and Treatment.” Churcill Livingstone, Elsevier, 3nd ed. 2013 (2025. gadā akceptējams izdevums)Suitable for English stream
2.
The ADA Practical Guide to Soft Tissue Oral Disease. 2nd ed. Michael A. Kahn DDS, J. Michael Hall DDS, MABMH. 2018, American Dental Association (Akceptēts 2025.g.)Suitable for English stream
3.
C. Michael Bowers. ”Forensic dental evidence; An Investigators handbook”. Elsevier, 2011 (2025. gadā akceptējams izdevums)Suitable for English stream
Additional Reading
1.
Ch. Squier, Kim A. Brodgen. „Human oral mucosa”. Willey-Blackwell, 2011 (2025. gadā akceptējams izdevums')Suitable for English stream
2.
Steven L. Bricker Robert P. Langlais, Craig S. Miller. “Oral Diagnosis Oral Medicine and Treatment Planning.” CBS Publishers & Distributors, 2012 (2025. gadā akceptējams izdevums)Suitable for English stream
Other Information Sources
1.
Journal of Oral Surgery, Oral Medicine, Oral Pathology and Oral RadiologySuitable for English stream