Veidlapa Nr. M-3 (8)
Study Course Description
Preventive Dentistry I
Course Code
ZTMVK_046
Branch of Science
Clinical medicine; Dentistry
ECTS
3.00
Target Audience
Biology; Dentistry; Health Management; Medical Services; Medical Technologies; Medicine; Nursing Science; Public Health
LQF
Level 7
Study Type And Form
Full-Time; Part-Time
Study Course Implementer
Course Supervisor
Anda Brinkmane
Structure Unit Manager
Anda Brinkmane
Structural Unit
Department of Conservative Dentistry and Oral Health
Contacts
Riga, 20 Dzirciema Street, tsk@rsu.lv, +371 67455560
About Study Course
Objective
To provide knowledge about evidence-based theories, materials and methods in etiology, prevention and early treatment of dental caries; to apply theoretical knowledge in the diagnosis of caries and carious lesions; develop skills to critically appraise scientific literature about new methods and techniques of prevention and early treatment of dental caries.
Preliminary Knowledge
Biology, microbiology, chemistry, biochemistry, anatomy, histology, embryology, dental anatomy.
Learning Outcomes
Knowledge
1.Will explain the diet, biofilm and salivary role in aetiology of oral diseases. Will name and explain toothbrushing techniques with toothbrush and dental floss. Will classify toothpastes by their composition and indications. Will describe the active ingredients of toothpastes, their mechanism of action, their effect and possible side effects. Will name dental care products. Will describe the use of different dental care products. Will explain the indication and the use of professional and home-use fluoride products. Will explain the indications of dental sealants. Will classify and describe the methods for detecting carious lesions. Will describe the methods of recording the severity and activity of carious lesions. Will define the terms - prevention, primary, secondary and tertiary prevention, non-invasive and minimally invasive caries treatment, caries prevalence, severity and incidence.
Skills
1.Will show the patients toothbrushing and flossing techniques. Will assure individual recommendations for his/her patients to prevent and treat oral diseases. Will choose and apply the most appropriate diet correction for each patient. Will analyse the quality of saliva / salivary secretion for the patient and the risk of oral diseases. Will recommend the appropriate toothpaste for each patient. Will recommend oral care products appropriate to every patient's needs. Will apply the caries detection and assessment systems. Will develop prevention and treatment plans for every patient based on their risk group.
Competences
1.Will be able to independently assess the need for different caries diagnostic, detection, prevention and treatment methods, taking into consideration the needs of every patient; will be able to follow the scientific literature about new diagnostic and treatment tools and rational use of existing methods.
Assessment
Individual work
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Individual work |
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In-depths research;
working in groups;
preparation of presentations.
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Examination
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Examination |
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Students of one group divide into 4 subgroups and prepare recommendations for one of following subjects:
• 1st subject: Toothpastes and other agents and tools for caries prevention and treatment;
• 2nd subject: Toothpastes and other agents and tools for treatment of sensitive teeth;
• 3rd subject: Bleaching/whitening toothpastes and other agents and tools for teeth whitening;
• 4st subject: Toothpastes and other agents and tools for periodontal treatment.
Each subgroup prepares an assignment in PDF format and a presentation.
Paper should include:
• Title page, content page, introduction,
• Description of the project:
◦ A description of the specific type of toothpaste (ingredients, affect on the dentition);
◦ Examples of toothpastes in this subgroup, that contain fluorides, their description;
◦ Examples of toothpastes in this subgroup, that do not contain fluorides, their description;
◦ Additional remedies that might be beneficial (brushes, interdental cleaning supplements, mouthrinses, special hygiene and treatment supplements);
◦ Enclose the price of all examples from at least 4 different shops in Latvia (2 shops and 2 pharmacies) and you can also include some online shop of your country.
• Conclusions, references.
Look for toothpaste examples in pharmacies and shops.
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30% assignment about dental care products + 30% attendance of practical classes + 40% average grade of practical classes.
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Study Course Theme Plan
FULL-TIME
Part 1
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Lecture
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Location
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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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Caries risk assessment.
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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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The role of diet in oral health.
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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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The role of biofilm in oral health.
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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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The role of saliva in oral health.
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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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Fluoride action and use in caries prevention 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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On site
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Auditorium
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2
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Topics
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Tooth brushing principles - techniques, toothpastes and other home-use fluoride products.
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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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Caries diagnostics and detection of carious lesions.
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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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Professionally applied fluorides.
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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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Early, noninvasive and minimally invasive caries 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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On site
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Auditorium
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2
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Topics
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History and terminology in preventive dentistry.
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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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Caries risk assessment - methods, practice.
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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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The role of diet in oral health.
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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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The role of biofilm in oral health.
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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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The role of saliva in oral health.
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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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Fluoride action and use in caries prevention 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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|---|---|---|
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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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Tooth brushing principles - techniques, toothpastes and other home-use fluoride products.
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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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|---|---|---|
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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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Caries diagnostics and detection of carious lesions.
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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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|---|---|---|
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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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Caries diagnostics and detection of carious lesions.
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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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|---|---|---|
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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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Professionally applied fluorides.
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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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Early, noninvasive and minimally invasive caries treatment.
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Total ECTS (Creditpoints):
3.00
Contact hours:
40 Academic Hours
Final Examination:
Exam
PART-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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Caries risk assessment.
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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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|---|---|---|
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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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The role of diet in oral health.
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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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|---|---|---|
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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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The role of biofilm in oral health.
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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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|---|---|---|
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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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The role of saliva in oral health.
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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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|---|---|---|
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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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Fluoride action and use in caries prevention 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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|---|---|---|
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On site
|
Auditorium
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2
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Topics
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Tooth brushing principles - techniques, toothpastes and other home-use fluoride products.
|
-
Lecture
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Modality
|
Location
|
Contact hours
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|---|---|---|
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On site
|
Auditorium
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2
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Topics
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Caries diagnostics and detection of carious lesions.
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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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|---|---|---|
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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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Professionally applied fluorides.
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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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|---|---|---|
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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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Early, noninvasive and minimally invasive caries 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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|---|---|---|
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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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History and terminology in preventive dentistry.
|
-
Class/Seminar
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Modality
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Location
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Contact hours
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|---|---|---|
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On site
|
Specialized room
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2
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Topics
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Caries risk assessment - methods, practice.
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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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|---|---|---|
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On site
|
Specialized room
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2
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Topics
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The role of diet in oral health.
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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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|---|---|---|
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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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The role of biofilm in oral health.
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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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|---|---|---|
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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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The role of saliva in oral health.
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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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|---|---|---|
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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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Fluoride action and use in caries prevention 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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|---|---|---|
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On site
|
Specialized room
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2
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Topics
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Tooth brushing principles - techniques, toothpastes and other home-use fluoride products.
|
-
Class/Seminar
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Modality
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Location
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Contact hours
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|---|---|---|
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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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Caries diagnostics and detection of carious lesions.
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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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|---|---|---|
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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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Caries diagnostics and detection of carious lesions.
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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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|---|---|---|
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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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Professionally applied fluorides.
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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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|---|---|---|
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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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Early, noninvasive and minimally invasive caries treatment.
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Total ECTS (Creditpoints):
3.00
Contact hours:
40 Academic Hours
Final Examination:
Exam
Bibliography
Required Reading
1.
Fejerskov O, Nyvad B, Kidd E. Dental Caries: The Disease and its Clinical Management, 3rd Edition. Wiley-Blackwell, 2015.
2.
Goldberg M. Understanding Dental Caries – from Pathogenesis to Prevention and Therapy. Springer, 2016.
3.
Maldupa I, Uribe S, Brinkmane A, Senakola E, Krūmiņa K. Fluorīdu lietošanas vadlīnijas Latvijā, 2014.
4.
Marsh PD, Head DA, Devine DA. Ecological approaches to oral biofilms: control without killing. Caries Res. 2015; 49 Suppl 1:46-54.
5.
Wright et al. Evidence-based clinical practice guideline for the use of pit-and-fissure sealants. 2016:147(8):672-682.
6.
Sheiham A, James WP. Diet and Dental Caries: The Pivotal Role of Free Sugars Reemphasized. J Dent Res. 2015 Oct;94(10):1341-7.
7.
Gomez A, Espinoza JL, Harkins DM, Leong P, Saffery R, Bockmann M, et.al. Host Genetic Control of the Oral Microbiome in Health and Disease. Cell Ho
8.
Marsh PD, Head DA, Devine DA. Ecological approaches to oral biofilms: control without killing. Caries Res. 2015; 49 Suppl 1:46-54.
9.
Simón-Soro A, Mira A. Solving the etiology of dental caries. Trends Microbiol. 2015, Feb; 23(2):76-82.
10.
Takahashi N. Oral Microbiome Metabolism From “Who Are They?” to “What Are They Doing?” J Dent Res. 2015; 94(12):1628–37.
11.
Ārvalstu studentiem/For international students
12.
Fejerskov O, Nyvad B, Kidd E. Dental Caries: The Disease and its Clinical Management, 3rd Edition. Wiley-Blackwell, 2015.
13.
Goldberg M. Understanding Dental Caries – from Pathogenesis to Prevention and Therapy. Springer, 2016.
14.
Wright et al. Evidence-based clinical practice guideline for the use of pit-and-fissure sealants. 2016:147(8):672-682.
15.
Takahashi N. Oral Microbiome Metabolism From “Who Are They?” to “What Are They Doing?” J Dent Res. 2015; 94(12):1628–37.
Additional Reading
1.
Senneby A, Mejàre I, Sahlin NE, Svensäter G, Rohlin M. Diagnostic accuracy of different caries risk assessment methods. A systematic review. J Dent. 2015 Dec;43(12):1385-93.
2.
Guerrieri A, Gaucher C, Bonte E, Lasfargues JJ. Minimal intervention dentistry: part 4. Detection and diagnosis of initial caries lesions. BDJ 2012;213(11):551–7.
3.
Gimenez T, Piovesan C, Braga MM, Raggio DP, Deery C, Ricketts DN, et al. Visual Inspection for Caries Detection A Systematic Review and Meta-analysis. J Dent Res. 2015 Jul;94(7):895-904.
4.
Rugg-Gunn A. Dental caries: Strategies to control this preventable disease. Acta Med Acad. 2013 Nov;42(2):117-30.
5.
Silva N, Abusleme L, Bravo D, Dutzan N, Garcia-Sesnich J, Vernal R, Hernández M, Gamonal J. Host response mechanisms in periodontal diseases. J Appl Oral Sci. 2015 May-Jun;23(3):329-55.
6.
Fontana M, Young DA, Wolff MS, Pitts NB, Longbottom C. Defining dental caries for 2010 and beyond. Dent Clin North Am. 2010 Jul;54(3):423-40.
7.
Edwina A. M. Kidd. Essentials of Dental Caries: The Disease and its Management (Kidd, Essentials of Dental Caries). Oxford University Press, 2016
8.
Kay E.J., Levine R. S., Stillman-Lowe C. A guide to Prevention in Dentistry: Including the Scientific Basis of Oral Health Education. British Dental Journal, 2004
9.
Pitts N. “Detection, Assessment, Diagnosis and Monitoring of Caries” Karger, 2009
Other Information Sources
1.
RSU bibliotēkas abonētās datu bāzes (Cochrane Library, Science Direct, SAGE, ProQuest, OVID, Wiley Online Library, EBSCO, Dyna Med)