Veidlapa Nr. M-3 (8)
Study Course Description
Diseases of the Oral Mucosa and Oncostomatology
Course Code
RPR_049
Branch of Science
Clinical medicine; Dentistry
ECTS
3.00
Target Audience
Medicine
LQF
Level 8
Study Course Implementer
Course Supervisor
Anete Vaškevica
Residency Speciality
Speciality
Periodontologist
Supervisor of Medical Speciality
Anete Vaškevica
Contacts
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About Study Course
Objective
To introduce with the latest scientifically based theories of the development of oral mucosa diseases, treatment options, and prevention.
Learning Outcomes
Knowledge
1.Knowledge of the order and methods of perioral and oral tissue investigation. Knowledge of possible reasons for disease development and prognosis. Knowledge of structural and functional changes in tissues in case of various oral diseases. Knowledge of differential diagnosis of oral mucosa diseases. Knowledge of treatment options for oral mucosa diseases. Knowledge of medications for the treatment of oral mucosa diseases, their indications, contraindications, and possible side effects.
Skills
1.Can properly investigate perioral tissues of the oral cavity. Is able to perform differential diagnosis of diseases of the oral mucosa. Can prescribe medications necessary for the treatment of diseases of the oral mucosa.
Competences
1.Uses acquired knowledge in clinical practice. Is able to diagnose and explain to the patient the further treatment tactics.
Assessment
Individual work
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To analyze the scientific literature on the particular theme, carry out research about the theme, and prepare presentations.
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Examination
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Exam about the program issues, knowledge evaluation in a 10-point system.
Practical skills assessment in a 10-point system.
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Study Course Theme Plan
FULL-TIME
Part 1
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Seminar
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Modality
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Location
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On site
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Specialized room
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Topics
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Patient anamnesis, inspection. Diagnostic possibilities of oral mucosal diseases. Clinical finding correlation with tissue structure and microstructure.
Basic principles of differential diagnosis. Differential diagnosis of ulcers.
Cytological material collection, staining techniques, interpretation.
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Seminar
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On site
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Specialized room
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Topics
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Differential diagnosis of "white" and "red" diseases and pigmentation in the perioral tissue area and oral cavity. Manifestations of systemical diseases in the oral mucosa.
Symptoms and syndromes of oral mucosa malignancies. Malignancies of lips and face. Oral malignancies.
Differential diagnosis of pathological lesions in the neck area.
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Total ECTS (Creditpoints):
3.00
Number of Residency Seminars:
2
Length (weeks):
2
Final Examination:
Residency exam (Theory and practice)
Bibliography
Required Reading
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WHO Classification of Head and Neck Tumours. WHO/IARC Classification of Tumours. 4th Edition, 2017, Volume 9. Edited by El-Naggar A.K., Chan J.K.C., Grandis J.R., Takata T., Slootweg P.J.
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Contemporary Oral Medicine: A Comprehensive Approach to Clinical Practice; editors - Camile S. Farah, Ramesh Balasubramaniam, Michael J. McCullough; Springer International Publishing AG, 2019
Additional Reading
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The ADA Practical Guide to Soft Tissue Oral Disease. 2nd Edition. Michael A. Kahn DDS, J. Michael Hall DDS, MABMH, 2018, American Dental Association
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Michael, Glick. (2015). Burket's Oral Medicine. 12th Edition. USA: PMPH -USA.
Other Information Sources
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Brown RE, Harave S. Diagnostic imaging of benign and malignant neck masses in children—a pictorial review. Quant Imaging Med Surg 2016;6(5):591-604. doi: 10.21037/qims.2016.10.10