Veidlapa Nr. M-3 (8)
Study Course Description
Oral Microbiology
Course Code
RBZ_021
Branch of Science
Clinical medicine; Dentistry
ECTS
1.00
Target Audience
Medicine
LQF
Level 8
Study Course Implementer
Course Supervisor
Ilona Viduskalne
Residency Speciality
Speciality
Pediatric dentist
Supervisor of Medical Speciality
Ilona Viduskalne
Contacts
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About Study Course
Objective
To provide medical residents with knowledge about the oral microbiome and its role in maintaining health.
Learning Outcomes
Knowledge
1.Will describe the role of oral micro-organisms in maintaining oral health and in the aetiology of caries and periodontal disease. Will name the predominant bacterial species in case of caries and periodontal diseases.
Skills
1.To collect saliva samples and analyse the samples for caries and periodontal pathogens. To summarise relevant information in the most recent scientific literature on the oral microbiome.
Competences
1.Will use the knowledge gained to make decisions on treatment methods for caries and periodontal diseases that affect the oral microbiome.
Assessment
Individual work
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1.
Individual work |
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To attend seminars and classes. To analyse the required and recommended reading for the course.
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Examination
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% from total grade
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1.
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Activity and participation in classes – 50%.
Correctness and accuracy of answers in the test work – 50%.
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Study Course Theme Plan
FULL-TIME
Part 1
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Seminar
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Modality
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Location
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On site
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Auditorium
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Topics
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The role of the oral microbiome in maintaining oral health, changes in the development of caries and periodontal
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Seminar
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Modality
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Location
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On site
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Specialized room
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Topics
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Quantification of bacteria in saliva and plaque samples. Evidence on the effectiveness of probiotics in controlling oral diseases.
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Total ECTS (Creditpoints):
1.00
Number of Residency Seminars:
2
Length (weeks):
1
Final Examination:
Residency exam (Theory and practice)
Bibliography
Required Reading
1.
Marsh PD. Dental Biofilms in Health and Disease. In Goldberg M. Understanding Dental Caries – from Pathogenesis to Prevention and Therapy. Springer, 2016.
2.
Simón-Soro A, Mira A. Solving the etiology of dental caries. Trends Microbiol. 2015 Feb;23(2):76-82.
Additional Reading
1.
Dige I, Baelum V, Nyvad B, Schlafer S. Monitoring of extracellular pH in young dental biofilms grown in vivo in the presence and absence of sucrose. J Oral Microbiol. 2016 Feb 15;8:30390.
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Lif Holgerson P, Öhman C, Rönnlund A, Johansson I. Maturation of Oral Microbiota in Children with or without Dental Caries. PLoS One. 2015 May 28;10(5):e0128534.
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Marsh PD. Microbiology of dental plaque biofilms and their role in oral health and caries. Dent Clin North Am. 2010 Jul;54(3):441-54.
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Marsh PD, Head DA, Devine DA. Ecological approaches to oral biofilms: control without killing. Caries Res. 2015;49 Suppl 1:46-54.
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Tada A, Nakayama-Imaohji H, Yamasaki H, Hasibul K, Yoneda S, Uchida K, Nariya H, Suzuki M, Miyake M, Kuwahara T. Cleansing effect of acidic L-arginine on human oral biofilm. BMC Oral Health. 2016 Mar 22;16:40.
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Arweiler NB, Netuschil L. The Oral Microbiota. In: Schwiertz A, editor. Microbiota of the Human Body [Internet]. Cham: Springer International Publishing; 2016 [cited 2016 May 12]. p. 45–60.
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Nyvad B, Crielaard W, Mira A, Takahashi N, Beighton D. Dental caries from a molecular microbiological perspective. Caries Res. 2013;47(2):89-102.
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Hedayati-Hajikand T, Lundberg U, Eldh C, Twetman S. Effect of probiotic chewing tablets on early childhood caries - a randomized controlled trial. BMC Oral Health. 2015 Sep 24;15(1):112.
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Rodríguez G, Ruiz B, Faleiros S, Vistoso A, Marró ML, Sánchez J, Urzúa I, Cabello R. Probiotic Compared with Standard Milk for High-caries Children: A Cluster Randomized Trial. J Dent Res. 2016 Apr;95(4):402-7.
10.
Gruner D, Paris S, Schwendicke F. Probiotics for managing caries and periodontitis: Systematic review and meta-analysis. J Dent. 2016 May;48:16-25.
11.
Hedayati-Hajikand T, Lundberg U, Eldh C, Twetman S. Effect of probiotic chewing tablets on early childhood caries - a randomized controlled trial. BMC Oral Health. 2015 Sep 24;15(1):112.
12.
Marsh PD, Head DA, Devine DA. Ecological approaches to oral biofilms: control without killing. Caries Res. 2015;49 Suppl 1:46-54.
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Marsh PD. Microbiology of dental plaque biofilms and their role in oral health and caries. Dent Clin North Am. 2010 Jul;54(3):441-54.