Veidlapa Nr. M-3 (8)
Study Course Description
Surgical Stomatology
Course Code
MUSZKK_024
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
Kaspars Stāmers
Structure Unit Manager
Ilze Akota
Structural Unit
Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery and Oral Medicine
Contacts
Riga, 20 Dzirciema Street, Rooms No 318 and 21, MSZKK@rsu.lv, +371 67457663
About Study Course
Objective
To get a basic idea of common diseases and injuries in the practice of oral and maxillofacial surgery, treatment methods. To emphasise the importance of screening, post-operative care, care in case of the consequences of illness or injury, the basic principles of surgery, asepsis and antiseptics within the scope of one’s specialty.
Preliminary Knowledge
At the beginning of the study course (or semester of the study course), all tests provided for in the corresponding curriculum (D1 form) of the previous study semesters must be successfully completed.
Anatomy, physiology, histology.
Learning Outcomes
Knowledge
1.Will be able to distinguish and name pain relief techniques and work planning, taking into account the patient’s age, general and local state of health, will be able to define the main diseases and injuries in the practice of oral and maxillofacial surgery and treatment methods thereof. Acquired knowledge about precancerous diseases, malignant tumors and complications of dental infection, as well as about treatment options.
Skills
1.Will be able to recognise anatomical or functional deviations of the mouth, face and jaws, which require a special professional approach, will be able to demonstrate preventive screening of the oral cavity. They will be able to tell about pre-cancerous diseases in the mouth, the possibility of malignant tumors of the oral cavity and the complications of dental infections, their treatment options.
Competences
1.To be competent in the diagnosis of oral and maxillofacial diseases and injuries and the choice of treatment methods in ethical practice, following the relevant rules and restrictions while prescribing treatment or referring the patient to the respective specialist.
Assessment
Individual work
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1.
Individual work |
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Individual preparation of theoretical knowledge and practical skills, according to the topic of each class. Independent reading of literature sources. Please fill in the study course evaluation questionnaire at the end of the course.
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Examination
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% from total grade
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Grade
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1.
Examination |
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Active participation in practical classes; written assignments completed in high quality and submitted on time, quality of oral answers during each class.
Testing the knowledge and practical application of the acquired terminology in colloquia during the course.
A test at the end of the course, clinical case analysis (100%).
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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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On site
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Auditorium
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2
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Topics
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Pain and anaesthesia. General status of the patient. Emergency conditions.
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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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On site
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Auditorium
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2
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Topics
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Dentoalveolar surgery. Preprosthetic surgery. Dental implants.
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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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On site
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Auditorium
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2
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Topics
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Jaw cysts. Odontogenic inflammations. Fistulas. Tumours.
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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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On site
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Auditorium
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2
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Topics
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Orthodontic and Orthognatic surgery. Maxillofacial trauma. Growth disorders.
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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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Specialized room
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2
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Topics
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Fundamentals of oral surgery.
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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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Specialized room
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2
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Topics
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Fundamentals of oral surgery.
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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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Specialized room
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2
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Topics
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Fundamentals of oral surgery.
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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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Specialized room
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2
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Topics
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Fundamentals of oral surgery.
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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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Specialized room
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2
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Topics
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Oral cavity precancerous diseases, risk factors, clinical manifestations.
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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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Specialized room
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2
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Topics
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Oral cavity precancerous diseases, risk factors, clinical manifestations.
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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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Specialized room
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2
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Topics
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Malignant tumors of the oral cavity - etiology, diagnosis, clinic, treatment tactics.
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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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Specialized room
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2
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Topics
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Malignant tumors of the oral cavity - etiology, diagnosis, clinic, treatment tactics.
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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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Specialized room
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2
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Topics
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Radiotherapy of the oral cavity - manifestations, complications, patient preparation, care.
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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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Specialized room
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2
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Topics
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Radiotherapy of the oral cavity - manifestations, complications, patient preparation, care.
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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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Specialized room
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2
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Topics
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Complications of dental infection - odontogenic phlegmons, abscesses, clinic, principles of 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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On site
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Specialized room
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2
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Topics
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Complications of dental infection - odontogenic phlegmons, abscesses, clinic, principles of treatment.
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Total ECTS (Creditpoints):
3.00
Contact hours:
32 Academic Hours
Final Examination:
Test
Bibliography
Required Reading
1.
Contemporary Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery / L.J. Peterson, E. Ellis III, J.R. Hupp, M.R. Tucker, 7th edition / Elsevier, 2019. (akceptēts 2025.g.)
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Dental Mammoth Ltd
3.
Handbook of local anesthesia : with 441 illustrations / Stanley F. Malamed. 6th edition. Elsevier Mosby, 2013 (2025. gadā akceptējams izdevums)
4.
Head and Neck surgery and onkology. Jatin Shah`s 5th edition 2020
5.
Practical Dental Local Anaesthesia / Quintessence Publishing, 2nd edition, 2010 / John G. Meechan (2025. gadā akceptējams izdevums)
6.
Principles of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, 6th edition./Ed.U.J. Moore, Blackwelle Publishing, 2011. (2025. gadā akceptējams izdevums)
7.
The anatomical basis of dentistry / Bernard Liebgott. 4th edition. Mosby Elsevier, 2016. (akceptēts izdevums 2025.g.)
Additional Reading
1.
Contemporary Oral Oncology. Vol. 4, Rehabilitation and supportive care / Moni Abraham Kuriakose, editor. 2021
2.
Little and Falace’s dental management of the medically compromised patient / James W. Little ... [et al.]. 9th edition. Elsevier, 2018.
3.
Thieme atlas of anatomy. Head and neuroanatomy / authors, Michael Schuenke, Erik Schulte, Udo Schumacher /Thieme, 2011 (2024. gadā akceptējams izdevums)
Other Information Sources
1.
Journal of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery