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Study Course Description

Effective Communication with Patient in Paediatric Dentistry

Main Study Course Information

Course Code

ZTMVK_019

Branch of Science

Clinical medicine; Dentistry

ECTS

3.00

Target Audience

Dentistry

LQF

Level 7

Study Type And Form

Full-Time

Study Course Implementer

Course Supervisor

Līga Kroniņa

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

The aim of the course is to prepare students for practical work with patients in paediatric dentistry in a psychologically atraumatic manner, using enhanced knowledges, practical psychological exercises and simulated situations. To assist students to recognize the strengthes and weaknesses of their communication with patients.

Preliminary Knowledge

An introduction lecture „Psychoemotional factors managing children in paediatric dentistry” during compulsory course „Paediatric dentistry”, 4th year, semester 7.

Learning Outcomes

Knowledge

1.On successful completion of the course, students will be able to: • describe verbal and non-verbal communication, its importance in paediatric dentistry; • describe psychological development and communication with pre-school and school children, and adolescents in dental practice; • recognize causes and manifestation of dental fear/anxiety and define different behaviour management techniques to patients; • identify different types of difficult patients and build their tactics working with them.

Skills

1.On successful completion of the course, the students will be able to evaluate the level of patients’ dental fear/anxiety, their psychological and emotional maturity, and apply optimal behaviour management techniques to them.

Competences

1.On successful completion of the course, students will be able to communicate efficiently with children and other difficult patients, according to their age and psychological distinctions.

Assessment

Individual work

Title	% from total grade	Grade
1. Individual work	-	-
Students read newest scientific publications on study course themes and prepare individual presentations on one of the themes. Students work in pairs and small groups, creating "dictionary", as well as playing modelled situations and practical psychological exercises, and analysing them. 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.

Examination

Title	% from total grade	Grade
1. Examination	-	-
• Active participation in classes; written homework – qualitative, submitted in due time, the quality of oral answers; • Individual presentations on one of the themes; • At the end of the course – written examination, checking theoretical knowledge and general comprehension, analysing and solving cases.

Study Course Theme Plan

FULL-TIME

Part 1

Class/Seminar

Modality	Location	Contact hours
On site	Specialized room	4

Topics

Behavior management methods in Pediatric dentistry. Practical class.

Class/Seminar

Modality	Location	Contact hours
On site	Auditorium	4

Topics

Students' presentations on a chosen topic.

Lecture

Modality	Location	Contact hours
On site	Auditorium	4

Topics

Psychological development and communication with children and adolescents. Motivation in different ages.

Lecture

Modality	Location	Contact hours
On site	Auditorium	4

Topics

Communication with complicated patients. Work with special needs children.

Lecture

Modality	Location	Contact hours
On site	Auditorium	4

Topics

Verbal and non-verbal communication in paediatric dentistry.

Lecture

Modality	Location	Contact hours
On site	Auditorium	4

Topics

Dental fear and anxiety, dental phobia, their causes, pathogenetic mechanisms, manifestation, evaluation.

Lecture

Modality	Location	Contact hours
On site	Auditorium	4

Topics

Behaviour management methods in dentistry. Guidelines.

Lecture

Modality	Location	Contact hours
On site	Auditorium	4

Topics

Personality factors influencing dental behaviour. Cooperation with parents in paediatric dentistry. Children rearing styles and its influence on dental behaviour.

Total ECTS (Creditpoints):

3.00

Contact hours:

32 Academic Hours

Final Examination:

Exam

Bibliography

Required Reading

Chadwick B., Hosey M.T. “Child taming: how to manage children in dental practice - 2nd ed.” – London: Quintessence Publishing, 2017.

Klingberg G., Raadal M., Arnrup K. Dental fear and behaviour management problems // Koch Göran, Poulsen Sven (editors). Paediatric dentistry: a clinical approach, 3rd ed., 2017; 32 – 43.

Casamassimo P.S., Fields H.W., McTigue D.J. (Editors). „Pediatric Dentistry: Infancy through Adolescence”, 5th edition, 2013.

AAPD Guideline on Behavior Guidance for the Pediatric Dental Patient // Clinical guidelines 2019/2020; 37(6): 266-279.

International Journal of Pediatric Dentistry, 2007: 17. (akceptējams izdevums)

Newton T, Asimakopoulou K, Daly B, Scambler S, Scott S. The management of dental anxiety: time for a sense of proportion? // British Dental Journal 2012; 213: 271 - 274. (akceptējams izdevums)

Aminabadi N.A., Deljavan A.S., Jamali Z., Azar F.P., Oskouel S.G. The influence of parenting style and child temperament on child – parent – dentist interactions // Pediatric Dentistry, 2015; 37 (4): 342 – 347.

Beaton L., Freeman R., Humphris G. Why are people afraid of the dentist? Observations and explanations // Medical Principles and Practice, 2014; 23(4): 295 – 301.

Poulsen S. The child’s first dental visit // International Journal of Paediatric Dentistry 2003; 13: 264 – 265. (akceptējams izdevums)

10.

Sebre, S. un Miltuze, A. 2023. Attīstības psiholoģija. Cilvēka attīstība visas dzīves garumā. Rīga: Zvaigzne ABC (latviešu plūsmai)

11.

Wright's behavior management in dentistry for children, 3rd ed. Hoboken: Wiley-Blackwell, 2022.

Additional Reading

Öst L.G., Skaret E.(editors). Cognitive behaviour therapy for dental phobia and anxiety, 2013.

Fisak Jr. B., Grills-Taquechel A. E. Parental modeling, reinforcement, and information transfer: risk factors in the development of child anxiety? // Clinical Child and Family Psychology, 2007; 10 (3): 213 – 231.

Gustafsson A., Broberg A., Bodin L., Berggren U., Arnrup K. Dental behaviour management problems: the role of child personal characteristics // International Journal of Pediatric Dentistry, 2010; 20: 242 - 253.

Armfield J. M. Cognitive vulnerability: a model of the etiology of fear // Clinical Psychology Review, 2006; 26: 746 – 768.

De Jongh A, Adair P, Meijerink-Anderson M. Clinical management of dental anxiety: what works for whom? International Dental Journal 2005; 55:73–80.

Armfield J.M., Heaton L.J. Management of fear and anxiety in the dental clinic: a review // Australian Dental Journal, December 2013; 58(4): 390 – 407.

Реан, A. “Психология человека от рождения до смерти.” Спб.: прайм- ЕВРОЗНАК 2002. (akceptējams izdevums)

Other Information Sources

RSU bibliotēkas abonētās datu bāzes (Cochrane Library, Science Direct, SAGE, ProQuest, OVID, Wiley Online Library, EBSCO, Dyna Med)

Effective Communication with Patient in Paediatric Dentistry

Main Study Course Information

Study Course Implementer

About Study Course

Objective

Preliminary Knowledge

Learning Outcomes

Knowledge

Skills

Competences

Assessment

Individual work

Examination

Study Course Theme Plan

Class/Seminar

Topics

Class/Seminar

Topics

Lecture

Topics

Lecture

Topics

Lecture

Topics

Lecture

Topics

Lecture

Topics

Lecture

Topics

Bibliography

Required Reading

Additional Reading

Other Information Sources