Veidlapa Nr. M-3 (8)
Study Course Description
Preclinical Course in Operative Dentistry I
Course Code
ZTMVK_051
Branch of Science
Clinical medicine; Dentistry
ECTS
3.00
Target Audience
Dentistry
LQF
Level 7
Study Type And Form
Full-Time
Study Course Implementer
Course Supervisor
Sandra Bērziņa
Structure Unit Manager
Anda Brinkmane
Structural Unit
Department of Conservative Dentistry and Oral Health
Contacts
Riga, Dzirciema street 20, tsk@rsu.lv, +371 67455560
About Study Course
Objective
To develop students’ knowledge of basic principles of cavity formation and filling, different filling materials and indications for their use as well as necessary skills for applying the acquired knowledge in the practical treatment of caries.
Preliminary Knowledge
Dental anatomy, histology, medical biochemistry, biomaterials in dentistry and medical terminology in Latin.
Learning Outcomes
Knowledge
1.On successful completion of the course the students will be able to: define caries and cavity classification; list and describe basic principles and steps of cavity formation; list the filling materials, describe their classification, qualities and indication for usage; recognize and list dental burs and instruments.
Skills
1.On successful completion of the course, the students will be able to: form cavities on the maxillary and the mandibular teeth; select and use the right filling material; fill up the formed cavities with the adequate filling material.
Competences
1.On successful completion of the course, the students will be able to apply this knowledge and practical skills in the practical treatment of caries.
Assessment
Individual work
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Individual and pair work - preparation of presentations or other creative works, according to the course topics (the type of work and the deadline for preparation are determined by the teacher).
Preparation of questions on the topic that will be covered in the lesson
Individual work with 3D simulators.
In order to evaluate the quality of the study course as a whole, the student must fill out the study course evaluation questionnaire on the Student Portal.
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Examination
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Examination |
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Test
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Evaluation of the cavities created by the student according to the basic principles in the creation of cavities and quality criteria of the created cavity. Assessment of the quality of seals, according to quality criteria; Evaluation of individual stages of sealing technique; Adherence to the ZF Code of Ethics (affects the final evaluation) Active participation in seminars, quality of oral and written answers; Tests at the end of the topic - examination of the application of the acquired knowledge. At the end of the course, an exam consisting of an OSCE and an oral answer. The OSCE part tests the practical application of knowledge and acquired manual skills in the pre-clinical training base. The assessment includes creating a cavity, filling technique and the final result of filling, putting on the matrix holder and rubber dam for repairing the exam tooth, selection of drills and tools to be filled, adherence to infection control (only basic things - gloves, mask, goggles - their correct use), patient (mullas) positioning towards the doctor (student). General test of theoretical knowledge in the oral part. |
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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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On site
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Auditorium
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2
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Topics
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Classification of caries and cavities, nomenclature of the cavities
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Lecture
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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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Principles of cavity preparation
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Auditorium
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2
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Topics
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I class cavity preparation
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Auditorium
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2
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Topics
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II class cavity preparation
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Auditorium
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2
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Topics
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III class cavity preparation
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Auditorium
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2
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Topics
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V class cavity preparation
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Class/Seminar
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On site
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Study room
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2
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Topics
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Students presentations- preparations of the cavities
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Lecture
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Modality
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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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Dental restorative materials. GIC
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Lecture
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Modality
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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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RMGIC, compomers
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Auditorium
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2
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Topics
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Students presentations - Cements in dentistry
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Auditorium
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2
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Topics
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Rubber dam
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Auditorium
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2
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Topics
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Dental composites
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Lecture
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Auditorium
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2
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Topics
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Dental composites
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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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Bonding sistems
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Lecture
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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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Bonding sistems
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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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2
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Topics
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Students presentations - Matrix sistems
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Total ECTS (Creditpoints):
3.00
Contact hours:
32 Academic Hours
Final Examination:
Exam
Bibliography
Required Reading
1.
J. B. Summitt, J. W. Robbins, R. S. Schwartz. Summitt's Fundamentals of Operative Dentistry. Quintessence Publishing Co. 2013
2.
Richard van Noort. “Introduction to Dental Materials” – Mosby, 2007. (akceptējams izdevums)
Additional Reading
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W. J. O’Brien. „Dental Materials and their Selection”. Quintessence Publishing Co. 2008.
Other Information Sources
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Internetā pieejamās zinātniskās datu bāzes.