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Study Course Description

Periodontology III

Main Study Course Information

Course Code
RZP_020
Branch of Science
Clinical medicine; Dentistry
ECTS
3.00
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

1. To ensure the in-depth acquisition and improvement of evidence-based theoretical knowledge and practical skills in the diagnostics of periodontal diseases. 2. To ensure the in-depth acquisition of theoretical knowledge and practical skills for determining the prognosis and developing a treatment plan for periodontal patients. 3. To develop and practice an interdisciplinary approach to clinical work.

Learning Outcomes

Knowledge

1.In-depth knowledge of diagnostics and treatment of periodontal diseases. Knowledge of the etiology, and treatment methods of different mucogingival conditions. Knowledge of the effects of general health on the periodontium. In-depth knowledge of prognosis and the development of the treatment plan for periodontal patients in need of dental prosthetics. In-depth knowledge of an interdisciplinary approach to clinical work.

Skills

1.Is able to diagnose complex periodontal diseases and prescribe treatment. Can determine the etiology of various mucogingival conditions and prescribe their correction. Can determine the effect of general health on periodontal tissue. Is able to determine the prognosis and develop a treatment plan for periodontal patients who need dental prosthetics in complex cases. Is able to coordinate clinical work in complex clinical cases where an interdisciplinary approach is required.

Competences

1.Uses the acquired knowledge in clinical practice. Is able to make an exact diagnosis and develop a treatment plan for a periodontal patient in need of complex dental prosthetics treatment. Interprets and analyzes the treatment results.

Assessment

Individual work

Title
% from total grade
Grade
1.

Individual work

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Analyzes the newest scientific literature on the particular theme, carries out research about the theme, and prepares a presentation.

Examination

Title
% from total grade
Grade
1.

Examination

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Exam about the program issues, knowledge evaluation in a 10-point system. Practical skills assessment in a 10-point system.

Study Course Theme Plan

FULL-TIME
Part 1
  1. Seminar

Modality
Location
On site
Auditorium

Topics

Mucogingival conditions and their correction possibilities.
  1. Seminar

Modality
Location
On site
Auditorium

Topics

Effects of general health on the periodontium. Treatment planning, the sequence of manipulations, and the evaluation of treatment results. The significance of the maintenance therapy stage.
Total ECTS (Creditpoints):
3.00
Number of Residency Seminars:
2
Length (weeks):
2
Final Examination:
Residency exam (Theory and practice)

Bibliography

Required Reading

1.

Norādījumi periodonta un periimplanta audu slimību jaunās klasifikācijas pielietošanai klīniskajā praksē. Rīga: RSU, 2021. 54 lpp.

2.

Lindhe J., Karring T., Lang N. P. Clinical Periodontology and Implant Dentistry. 7th edition, 2021.

3.

Newman M. G., Takei H., Klokkevold P. R., Carranza F. A. Carranza`s Clinical Periodontology. 13th edition, 2018.

Additional Reading

1.

Zucchelli, Giovanni. Mucogingival Esthetic Surgery. Milan: Quintessenza Edizioni, 2013. Print.

2.

Journal of Clinical Periodontology

3.

Clinical Advances in Periodontics

4.

Journal of Periodontology

5.

Periodontology 2000