Veidlapa Nr. M-3 (8)
Study Course Description
Oral Microbiology
Course Code
BUMK_075
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
Dagnija Rostoka
Structure Unit Manager
Juta Kroiča
Structural Unit
Department of Biology and Microbiology
Contacts
Riga, Dzirciema street 16, bmk@rsu.lv, +371 67061584
About Study Course
Objective
Organised knowledge of the normal microflora in the oral cavity. Knowledge of oral bacteria classification and reclassification principles, morphology, properties, cultivation and identification methods. The oral cavity and the external environment; the normal microflora and its positive and negative effects; cariogenic bacteria and periodontal pathogens, interaction with macroorganism.
Preliminary Knowledge
Basic knowledge of biology, anatomy, histology, physiology, immunology, virology and general microbiology.
Learning Outcomes
Knowledge
1.Obtain basic knowledge of the role of normal microflora in oral ecology, aerobic and anaerobic microorganisms, their role in etiology of hard and soft tissues in oral cavity, create competence in evaluation of pathogenesis of oral diseases.
Skills
1.As a result of the study course, the student will be able to collect and examine clinical material in the oral cavity, will be able to isolate a pure culture, determine and analyze changes in the number of microorganisms in the oral cavity.
Competences
1.Combining theoretical knowledge with practical skills, students will be able to realise these skills in unitary integrative understanding about the importance of bacterial pathogenicity factors in the aetiology of oral diseases.
Assessment
Individual work
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Students will independently prepare presentations for seminars on cariogenic and periodontal microorganisms, their latest genotypes.
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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Regular attendance and active participation in practical classes, successful completion of weekly tests.
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Study Course Theme Plan
FULL-TIME
Part 1
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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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Ecology of Oral Flora. Bacterial complexes, formation of biofilm, coaggregation, attachment to oral surfaces.
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Lecture
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Auditorium
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2
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Topics
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Bacterial interaction in dental plaque. Coagulation. Bacterial adherence to the tooth surface. Bacteria colonizing the tooth surface.
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Lecture
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Auditorium
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2
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Topics
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Biofilm or biofilm formation. Species interactions in biofilm. Interspecies binding, receptors.
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Lecture
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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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Periodontal diseases. Candida spp. in Oral Microflora.
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Class/Seminar
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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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Oral cavity - an ecologically diverse system. Normal oral microflora.
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Auditorium
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2
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Topics
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Gram positive and negative oral bacteria. Qualitative examination of salivary microflora.
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Auditorium
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2
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Topics
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Gram negative oral bacteria. Qualitative examination of salivary microflora.
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Auditorium
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2
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Oral fungi, their diagnosis, association with oral epithelium.
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Total ECTS (Creditpoints):
3.00
Contact hours:
16 Academic Hours
Final Examination:
Test
Bibliography
Required Reading
1.
Philip D. Marsh & Michael A. O. Lewis & Helen Rogers, et.al. Oral Microbiology. 6th Edition. Date of Publication: 07/2016
2.
Richard J. Lamont (Editor), George N. Hajishengallis (Editor), et.al. Oral Microbiology and Immunology. 3rd Edition. March 2014
Additional Reading
1.
Lakshman Samaranayake. Essential Microbiology for Dentistry. 5th Edition. Elsevier, 04/2018
2.
Aija Žileviča, Ivars Mazjānis. Medicīnas mikrobioloģija. Vispārīgā mikrobioloģija un infekcijas imunoloģija. Latvijas Universitātes akadēmiskais apgāds, 2014
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Ārvalstu studentiem/For international students
4.
Lakshman Samaranayake. Essential Microbiology for Dentistry. 5th Edition. Elsevier, 04/2018
Other Information Sources
1.
Oral Microbiology and Immunology
2.
Molecular Oral Microbiology