Veidlapa Nr. M-3 (8)
Study Course Description

Pediatric Surgical Dentistry

Main Study Course Information

Course Code
RMS_040
Branch of Science
Anatomy; Clinical medicine
ECTS
6.00
Target Audience
Medicine
LQF
Level 8

Study Course Implementer

Course Supervisor

Residency Speciality

Speciality
Supervisor of Medical Speciality
Contacts

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About Study Course

Objective

To be able to – to investigate any child, to make a diagnosis, to know the pathology treatment principles, to learn the skills of the most common operations.

Learning Outcomes

Knowledge

1.The resident will be able to: • on the basis of anamnesis data, the results of the examination, establish a pathology diagnosis for children of different ages; • assess the general and local condition of the pediatric patient in order to justify the chosen type of analgesia, manipulation, describe the postoperative period, drug treatment and the course of rehabilitation; • explain, describe to the child's parents the etiology of the pathology, the principles of treatment, the course of rehabilitation (the need for cooperation with other specialists); • evaluate the data of histological (cytological) examination, X-ray laboratory, etc.; • to justify the chosen method of surgical treatment for each specific patient.

Skills

1.The student will be able to: • collect medical history, investigate child of any age, analyze laboratory data, dental X-ray, cone beam computed tomography findings, electromagnetic resonance results; • develop a treatment plan; • choose according to age and pathology of local analgesia method,is able to perform anesthesia; • choose an adequate premedication, sedation or anesthesia, to justify and explain the need for parents; • to perform outpatient surgery in pediatric patients; • assign pharmacological treatment; • to perform post-operative care; • to collaborate with anesthetists, orthodontics and other professionals.

Competences

1.• Expressions of concern and interest about sick child. • To show a professional attitude. • To adapt working situation, assist doctor. • Follow the "Dental, oral and maxillo-facial diseases and injuries, diagnosis and treatment technology". • Be familiar with the specificities of child's mouth, face and jaw area (the anatomical, physiological and immunological). • Be familiar with the inflammatory process of benign lesions, cysts, teething problems, congenital anomalies, their etiology and pathogenesis, diagnosis and treatment principles. • Must be able to provide emergency and planned assistance for children with soft tissue and jaw bone traumatic damage. • Be familiar with the principles of diagnosis and treatment for children with malignancies. Graduates must have learned the skills and competences, including scientific, research work, analytical planning, communication, presentation skills, work in a group, to be able to communicate with patients, their family and their relatives, as well as with persons who are engage in patient care. Be able to use modern information technology.

Assessment

Individual work

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% from total grade
Grade
1.

Individual work

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1. Students work their own in RSU Outpatients department and P. Stradins Clinical University Hospital division 45. Interview patients, collect history, investigate patients (laboratory tests, X-rays, etc.), analyze and synthesize information obtained. This is followed by discussing, opinion analysis, diagnosis, treatment plan development. Individually perform simple surgery under the supervision of lecturer. 2. Student's individual work with literature - topics related to the maxillofacial area pathology. 3. Preparation of 2-3 patients presentation.

Examination

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% from total grade
Grade
1.

Examination

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Written exam on learned questions.

Study Course Theme Plan

FULL-TIME
Part 1
  1. Seminar

Modality
Location
On site
Auditorium

Topics

1. Specificities of local anesthesia for children. Premedication, sedation, anesthesia. 2. Infiltration anesthesia maxilla, mandible, age characteristics, equipment. 3. Regional anesthesia- anatomical characteristics of the equipment. 4. Local anesthetics dose for children. 5. Local anesthetic relative contraindications for children. General complications. 6. Toxicity Treatment and prevention. 7. Teeth extractions in children. 8. Infection spreading in childhood.
  1. Seminar

Modality
Location
On site
Auditorium

Topics

1. Congenital pathology of the head and neck in children. 2. Etiology of craniofacial pathology. 3. Syndromes, nonsyndromic craniosynostosis. 4. Complex cranial synostosis. Surgical treatment techniques. 5. The role of distraction. 6. Hypertelorism. Craniofacial Microsomia. 7. Treacher Collin`s Syndrome. Romberg`s Syndrome. 8. Fibrous dysplasia. 9. Vascular malformations involving the craniofacial region. 10. Neurofibromatosis. 11. Cranioplasty.
  1. Seminar

Modality
Location
On site
Auditorium

Topics

1. Paediatric disorders of the salivary gland. Surgical management. 2. Limfangiomas, hemangiomas. Surgical management. 3. Developmental, dermoid, branchial cleft, thyroglossal duct cysts. Surgical management. 4. Frenulumectomies, management. Impact on skeletal growth and speech.
Total ECTS (Creditpoints):
6.00
Number of Residency Seminars:
3
Length (weeks):
4
Final Examination:
Residency exam (Theory and practice)

Bibliography

Required Reading

1.

Surgical Approaches to the Facial Skeleton. 3rd Edition. Edward Ellis, III DDS, Michael F. Zide DDS (March 1, 2018)

2.

Bruce Horswell, Michael Jaskolka. Pediatric Maxillofacial Surgery, An Issue of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery Clinics. 1st Edition - August 10, 2012.

3.

Maxillofacial Injuries/ Edited by J.Ll. Williams. 2nd Edition/ Churchill Livingstone 1994, Tucker. 4th Edition/ Mosby, St. Louis, 2003

4.

Contemporary Oral and maxillofacial Surgery / L.J.Peterson, E.Ellis III, J.R. Hupp, M.R.

5.

Oral and Maxillofacial Infections / R.G. Topazian, M.H. Goldberg, J.R. Hupp / 4th Edition/ W.B. Saunders Company, 2002.

Additional Reading

1.

Journal of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery.

2.

Leonard B.Kaban, Pediatric Maxillofacial Surgery

3.

Joural Pediatric Oral Pathology.

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Journal Pediatric Dentistry, American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry.