Veidlapa Nr. M-3 (8)
Study Course Description
Cariology
Course Code
ZTMVK_040
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
Inguna Rence-Bambīte
Structure Unit Manager
Anda Brinkmane
Structural Unit
Department of Conservative Dentistry and Oral Health
Contacts
Riga, Dzirciema Street 20, tsk@rsu.lv, +371 67455560
About Study Course
Objective
to develop students’ theoretical skills in order to recognize dental hard tissue disorders and make decisions about their prevention and management at individual and population levels.
Preliminary Knowledge
1. Anatomy, Physiology of Oral Cavity;
2. Biology;
3. Histology, Pathological Histology;
4. Microbiology;
5. Chemistry, Physics;
6. Pharmacology;
7. Common diseases;
8. Dental materials;
9. Preclinical course;
10. Basics of ethics and social science;
Learning Outcomes
Knowledge
1.On successful completion of the course the students will be able to: -describe the structure, functions and pathologies of dental hard tissues; -define local and general factors, microorganisms, carbohydrates, saliva, fluoride intake, dietary factors, and socio-economic factors. in development of caries and other dental hard tissue disorders; -collect and recognize clinical manifestation of caries and other dental hard tissue disorders.
Skills
1.On successful completion of the course the students will be able to: -select and apply appropriate method of caries and other dental hard tissue treatment, considering its limitations; -interpret data on the presence of different stages of the caries process and symptoms related to dental caries; -prepare a treatment plan, accompanied by continuing general oral health preventive care; -evaluate results and prognosis of the treatment, anticipated complications and their prevention, modify the plan of treatment.
Competences
1.On successful completion of the course, the students will be able to evaluate, prevent and control caries and other dental hard tissue disorders, to explain their integration in oral health system and interaction with other oral disorders and general health.
Assessment
Individual work
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1.
Individual work |
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To develop students’ theoretical and practical skills in order to recognize dental hard tissue disorders and make decisions about their prevention and management at individual and population levels.
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Examination
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Grade
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1.
Examination |
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Tests on lecture material after each lecture - evaluation passed / failed.
Attendance at least 75%.
At the end of the semester exam (written) - evaluation criteria are available in e-studies.
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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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Off site
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E-Studies platform
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2
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Topics
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Introduction in Cariology
Epidemiology of pathologies of hard dental tissues
Classification of pathologies of hard dental tissues
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Lecture
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E-Studies platform
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2
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Topics
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Role of diet (carbohydrates) in caries development
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Lecture
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Modality
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Contact hours
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E-Studies platform
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2
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Topics
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Microorganisms - it's role in caries development
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Lecture
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Modality
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Contact hours
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E-Studies platform
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2
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Topics
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Pathogenesis of Caries development and progression
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Modality
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E-Studies platform
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2
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Topics
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Enamel caries
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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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Off site
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E-Studies platform
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2
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Topics
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Dentin Caries
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Lecture
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Location
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Contact hours
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Off site
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E-Studies platform
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2
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Topics
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Root surface Caries
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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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Off site
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E-Studies platform
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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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E-Studies platform
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2
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Topics
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Diagnostic methods for caries detection
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E-Studies platform
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2
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Topics
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Differencialdiagnostic of pathologies of hard dental tissues
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Lecture
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Location
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Contact hours
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Off site
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E-Studies platform
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2
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Topics
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Acquired pathologies of hard dental tissues - enamel erosions, pathological tooth wear, wedge shaped defect, tooth hypersensitivity
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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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Off site
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E-Studies platform
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2
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Topics
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Hereditary pathologies of hard dental tissues
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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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Off site
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E-Studies platform
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2
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Topics
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Treatment of pathologies of hard dental tissues choice of materials and methods.
Possible mistakes .
Evaluation of quality of dental restorations
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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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Off site
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E-Studies platform
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2
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Topics
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Treatment of pathologies of hard dental tissues choice of materials and methods.
Possible mistakes .
Evaluation of quality of dental restorations
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Total ECTS (Creditpoints):
3.00
Contact hours:
28 Academic Hours
Final Examination:
Exam
Bibliography
Required Reading
1.
O. Fejerskov, B. Nyvad, and E. A. M. Kidd. 2015. Dental Caries: The Disease and its Clinical Management, 3rd Edition. Wiley-Blackwell
2.
Nisha Garg, Amit Garg. 2020. Textbook of operative dentistry. 4th ed. New Delhi; London: The Health Sciences Publisher
Additional Reading
1.
Roulett, J. F., Wilson, N. H. F., Fuzzi, M. 2001. Advances in Operative Dentistry. Vol. 1. Quintessence Publ. Co.
Other Information Sources
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