Veidlapa Nr. M-3 (8)
Study Course Description
Pediatric Dentistry I
Course Code
RBZ_023
Branch of Science
Anatomy; Clinical medicine
ECTS
49.00
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
Acquire and improve theoretical knowledge and practical skills in accordance with the requirements of the specialism with the aim of preparing paediatric dentists for certification in accordance with Latvian legislation.
Ensure the acquisition of evidence-based knowledge in paediatric dental disease pathology, microbiology, endodontology, integrating the sphere of the specialism into other sectors of dentistry and medicine.
Learning Outcomes
Knowledge
1.In disease diagnostics, prevention, treatment planning, conservative and surgical treatment, prognosis assessment. Ensure the acquisition of the evidence-based knowledge in paediatric dental disease pathology, microbiology, endodontology, integrating the sphere of the specialism into other sectors of dentistry and medicine. Ensure the acquisition of knowledge in methodology and critical assessment of the literature.
Skills
1.Ensure the acquisition of skills in diagnostics and differential diagnostics of paediatric dental diseases. Apply evidence-based treatment methods to conservative, surgical and endodontic dental treatment. Ensure the acquisition of treatment planning skills that are integrated and related to other spheres of dentistry. Professional communication with patients, medical staff and colleagues. Ensure multidisciplinary care of traumatic dental injuries.
Competences
1.Ensure a high level of competence in paediatric dentistry in accordance with the Rules of the Paediatric Dentist sub-specialty for the acquisition of the corresponding professional qualification. Be competent to work in stomatological institutions in accordance with the profile of the acquired qualification, as determined by the Professional association; and in private practice in accordance with existing legislation; and in universities to train students and doctors.
Assessment
Individual work
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Attend seminars.
Work in the Paediatric department of the Institute of Dentistry; accept patients by appointment, medical duties, perform dental care and dental extractions under general anaesthesia (minimum 50patients).
Attend common lectures intended for RSU postgraduates. Participate in student training.
Prepare to sit the State examination and defend a postgraduate research project conducted during the process of study.
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Examination
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Examination |
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Successful completion of the study process 10%;
State Examination assessing theoretical knowledge of postgraduates 20%;
A scientific research project, clinical study or applied research project previously submitted to the Committee in a written form should be defended in the presence of the State Examination Committee 30%;
Presentation of 10 clinical cases with laboratory testing, treatment plan and treatment outcomes (4 cases of trauma, 2 cases of cariology, 2 cases of congenital defects, 2 cases of anaesthesia) 40%.
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Study Course Theme Plan
FULL-TIME
Part 1
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Seminar
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On site
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Auditorium
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Topics
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Principles of evidence-based dentistry, a targeted literature search
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Study designs, levels of evidence, critical appraisal of publications according to guidelines
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The role of the oral microbiome in maintaining oral health, changes in caries development
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The role of the oral microbiome in maintaining oral health, changes in the development of periodontal diseases
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Introduction to residency regulations, ZPD topic selection
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TZB in children's age, investigation, diagnosis, standardization
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Injuries of the hard tissues of the tooth, crown fractures, complicated crown fractures.
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Tooth hard tissue injuries, horizontal root and crown root fractures
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Injuries, luxations of the tissues accompanying the tooth
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TZB total tooth luxation
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Communication in pediatric dentistry
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Assessment of the child's psycho-emotional cooperation abilities, principles of child management
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Infection control in pediatric dentistry
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Dental roentgenology in pediatric dentistry.
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X-ray diagnostic methods, application in children's dentistry
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Early caries in young children, diagnosis, prevention and treatment options
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Health care models for children with mental and physical disabilities
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Total ECTS (Creditpoints):
49.00
Number of Residency Seminars:
17
Length (weeks):
35
Final Examination:
Residency exam (Theory and practice)
Bibliography
Required Reading
1.
"Wright’s Behaviour Management in Dentistry for Children" - Kupietzky. 3rd edition. 2021. MO: Wiley Blackwell
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"Textbook and Color Atlas of Traumatic Injuries to the Teeth" - Andreasen. 4th edition. 2018. Oxford, UK: Blackwell Publishing LTD
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"Dentistry for the Child and Adolescent" - Dean, Mc Donald, Avery. 11th edition. 2022. Maryland Heights, MO: Mosby Elsevier
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"Handbook of Pediatric Dentistry" - Widmer, Cameron. 5th edition. 2021. St Louis, MO: Elsevier Health Sciences
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"Contemporary Orthodontics" - William Proffit, Henry Fields, Brent Larson, David Sarver. 6th edition. 2018. Mosby
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„Pediatric Dentistry at a Glance“- Monty Duggal, Agnus Cameron, Jack Toumba. Copyright 2013, Wiley-Blackwell, Oxford, UK.
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"Orthodontics: Current Principles and Techniques" - Graber LW, Vanarsdall RL, Vig KWL, Huang GJ. 6th edition. 2016. Elsevier
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„Handbook of Pediatric Dentistry, 4th Edition“- Angus Cameron, Richard Widmer. Copyright 2013, Mosby.
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”Pediatric Dentistry”- Richard Welbury, Monty S. Duggal, Marie Therese Hosey. 4th edition. Copyright 2012. Oxford University press.
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”Revolutions in Pediatric Dentistry”- Christian H. Splieth. 1st edition. Copyright 2011., Quintessence publishing.
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“Pediatric Dentistry A Clinical Approach”- Goran Koch, Sven Poulsen. 2nd edition. Copyright 2009, Wiley-Blackwell, Copenhagen.
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„Clinical Approaches to Oral Mucosal Disorders: Part 1, An Issue of Dental Clinics, Thomas Sollectio, Eric Stoopler. Copyright 2013
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„Treatment Planning for Traumatized Teeth”, - Tsukiboshi Mitsuhiro, Yamauchi U. 2nd edition, Copyright 2012, Quintessence publishing.
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„Quintessentials – 6 Periodontal Management of Children, Adolescents and Young Adults”- Clerehugh Valeric, Tungait A. Quintessence publishing.
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„Dental Materials at a Glance”. 2nd edition. I. Anthony von Fraunhofer. Copyright 2013, Wiley-Blackwell.
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„Endodontology: An Integrated Biological and Clinical View”. Ricucci, Domenico und Squeria I. Copyright 2013, Quintessence Publishing.
Additional Reading
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„Whats in Your Mouth? Whats in Your Childs Mouth?"/ Terry, Douglas A. Copyright 2010, Quintessence Publishing.
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„Current Therapy in Orthodontics”. Ravinda Nada & Sunil Kapila. Copyright 2010, Mosby.
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„Advanced Operative Dentistry A practical approach”. David Ricketts & David Bartlett. Copyright 2011, Churchill Livingstone
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“Handbook of Paediatric Dentistry". D. Cameron – 2009.
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“Textbook and color Atlas of traumaticinjuries to the teeth” – J.O. Andreasen, F.M. Andreasen. 4th edition. 2007, Munksgaard
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Bonita, Ruth, Beaglehole, Robert, Kjellström, Tord & World Health Organization. Basic epidemiology, 2nd edition. 2006. World Health Organization.
Other Information Sources
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IAPD Consensus Recommendations
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WHO (2015) Guideline: Sugars intake for adults and children. Geneva: World Health Organization.
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WHO (2017) Fact sheet on sugars and dental caries
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2020 IADT Guidelines for the Evaluation and Management of Traumatic Dental Injuries
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IJPD – International Journal of Paediatric Dentistry - free access for IAPD members