Veidlapa Nr. M-3 (8)
Study Course Description
General and Oral Pathology
Course Code
ZTMVK_067
Branch of Science
Clinical medicine; Dentistry
ECTS
3.00
Target Audience
Dentistry
LQF
Level 5
Study Type And Form
Full-Time
Study Course Implementer
Course Supervisor
Viktors Jankovskis
Structure Unit Manager
Gundega Jākobsone
Structural Unit
Department of general dentistry
Contacts
Riga, 20 Dzirciema Street, oralpatokat@rsu.lv, +371 67455560
About Study Course
Objective
The aim of the course is to provide knowledge and understanding of diseases of the oral mucosa, salivary gland pathologies, the most common manifestations of general diseases in the oral cavity, the most common bone diseases, their diagnostic methods and treatment options involving general medical specialists.
Preliminary Knowledge
Knowledge of anatomy and oral morphology, hystology.
Learning Outcomes
Knowledge
1.Is familiar with the anatomy, histology and normal clinical appearance of the oral mucosa.
Individual work and tests
1.tests.
2.Explain the most common oral mucosal disease, lip damage, cyst and tumor aetiology, clinical picture and classification.
Individual work and tests
2.tests.
3.Describes cell corruption and adaptation processes, as well as key pathology terms.
Individual work and tests
3.tests.
4.Is familiar with the manifestations of systemic diseases and HIV infection in the mouth, the basic principles of diagnosis and treatment.
Individual work and tests
4.tests.
Skills
1.Recognise healthy and abnormally altered clinical signs of oral mucosa.
Individual work and tests
1.tests.
2.Identify and describe primary and secondary elements of oral mucosa damage.
Individual work and tests
2.tests.
3.The most common oral mucosa diseases will be differentiated by their clinical manifestations.
Individual work and tests
3.tests.
4.Assess the need to refer the patient for additional diagnosis or treatment.
Individual work and tests
4.tests.
Competences
1.Knowledge of the pathology of the oral mucosa in the assessment of the health of the patient’s mouth will be applied independently.
Individual work and tests
5.tests.
2.Will assess, differentiate and interpret abnormal changes in the mouth and outside the mouth.
Individual work and tests
Final test.
3.Takes responsibility for the timely recognition of pathological findings and for making reasoned decisions on the need for further diagnosis or treatment.
Individual work and tests
Final test.
4.Operate within the scope of their professional competence and work with other healthcare professionals, providing appropriate care and health promotion to the patient.
Individual work and tests
Final test.
Assessment
Individual work
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Title
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% from total grade
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Grade
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1.
Individual work |
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Attendance at lectures and classes is mandatory. The student independently reads and studies the latest literature in oral pathology medical journals, books and Internet sites, prepares for five intermediate examinations by reading the lecture and class materials on average 3-4 hours for one lecture and class. In practical classes, work with a patient to examine and assess the health status of the oral mucosa. MANDATORY to complete the course evaluation form. |
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Examination
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Title
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% from total grade
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Grade
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1.
1.tests. |
10.00% from total grade
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10 points
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Test (specified in e-studies) on the topics covered in previous lectures and classes. Successfully passed is by providing 55% correct answers. |
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2.
2.tests. |
10.00% from total grade
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10 points
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Test (specified in e-studies) on the topics covered in previous lectures and classes. Successfully passed is by giving 55% correct answers. |
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3.
3.tests. |
10.00% from total grade
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10 points
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Test (specified in e-studies) on the topics covered in previous lectures and classes. Successfully passed is by giving 55% correct answers. |
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4.
4.tests. |
10.00% from total grade
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10 points
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Test (specified in e-studies) on the topics covered in previous lectures and classes. Successfully passed is by providing 55% correct answers. |
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5.
5.tests. |
10.00% from total grade
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10 points
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Test (specified in e-studies) on the topics covered in previous lectures and classes. Successfully passed is by giving 55% correct answers. |
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6.
Final test. |
50.00% from total grade
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10 points
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Final exam written test with multiple choice questions on topics learned in lectures and classes. If 55% correct answers have been provided, the assessment shall be converted into ballots in accordance with RSU Regulations. |
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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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Location
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Contact hours
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Off site
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Online
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2
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Topics
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Introduction to oral pathology, structure of the oral mucosa: anatomy, histology.
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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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Off site
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Online
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2
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Topics
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Classification of diseases of the oral mucosa, their diagnosis and principles of treatment.
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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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Off site
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Online
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2
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Topics
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Erosive-ulcer diseases, etiology, clinical picture, diagnosis and treatment. Test.
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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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Off site
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Online
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2
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Topics
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Manifestations of systemic diseases of the oral mucosa, etiology, clinical picture, diagnosis and treatment.
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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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Off site
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Online
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2
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Topics
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Cell damage, necrosis, hyperplasia, hypertrophy, atrophy, metaplasia: essence, insight into pathogenesis, medical terminology. Test.
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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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Off site
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Online
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2
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Topics
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Lip formations.
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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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Off site
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Online
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2
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Topics
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Insights into tumor pathogenesis. Clinically relevant tumor classifications. Mucous tumors of the perioral area and oral cavity. Test.
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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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Off site
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Online
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3
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Topics
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Diseases manifested by white mucosal changes and red, pigmented and verructic mucosal changes, etiology, clinical picture, diagnosis and treatment.
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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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Off site
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Online
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3
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Topics
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Primary and secondary elements of diseases in the oral mucosa.
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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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Off site
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Online
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3
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Topics
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Vesiculo-bullous diseases, etiology, clinical picture, diagnosis and treatment. Test.
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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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Off site
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Online
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3
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Topics
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Manifestations of HIV infection in the oral cavity, etiology, clinical picture, diagnosis and treatment. Test.
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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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Off site
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Online
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3
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Topics
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Bone formations and cysts in the mouth.
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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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Computer room
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3
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Topics
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Pathologies of the lymph nodes of the neck and neck. Exam.
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Total ECTS (Creditpoints):
3.00
Contact hours:
32 Academic Hours
Final Examination:
Exam (Written)
Bibliography
Required Reading
1.
Langlais, R. P. Color Atlas of Common Oral Diseases. 2020 (Enhanced 5th edition.).
2.
Porter, C. [Review of Oral and maxillofacial medicine: the basis of diagnosis and treatment, 3rd edition]. British dental journal, 214(8), 426–426. London: Nature Publishing Group UK, 2013. https://doi.org/10.1038/sj.bdj.2013.423
3.
RSU e- studiju vidē pieejamie studiju kura ZTMVK_ 067 lekciju materiāli.
4.
Regezi J.A., Sciubba J.I. Oral pathology. W.B.Sanders Company Inc., 7th ed., 2017.
Additional Reading
1.
Diz, Dios, Pedro. Oral Medicine and Pathology at a Glance. John Wiley & Sons, Incorporated, 2016. ProQuest Ebook Central
2.
Eduardo Calonje, Thomas Brenn, Alexander J. Lazar, and Steven D. Billings MD McKee's. Pathology of the Skin. 2020. Diseases of the oral mucosa. Chapter 11, 389-469.e22
3.
Juan F. Yepes and Dan Stoeckel. Oral Pathology of the Child and Adolescent. McDonald and Avery's Dentistry for the Child and Adolescent, 5, 97-125
4.
Kahn, Michael A., and J. Michael Hall. The ADA Practical Guide to Soft Tissue Oral Disease, John Wiley & Sons, Incorporated, 2018. ProQuest Ebook Central.
5.
Kesting, Marco. Oral Cancer Surgery: a Visual Guide : A Visual Guide, Thieme Medical Publishers, Incorporated, 2014. ProQuest Ebook Central
6.
Myers, Sandra, and Alice Curran. General and Oral Pathology for Dental Hygiene Practice. F. A. Davis Company, 2014. ProQuest Ebook Central
7.
Prabhu S.R. Handbook of Oral Pathology and Oral Medicine. 2022, John Wiley & Sons Ltd.
8.
Vīksna L., Sidhoma E., Bantauska D. Dermatoloģijas pamati. Medicīnas apgāds, Rīga, 2021
Other Information Sources
1.
Journal of Oral Pathology & Medicine