Veidlapa Nr. M-3 (8)
Study Course Description
General and Oral Pathology
Course Code
ZTMVK_067
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
Viktors Jankovskis
Structure Unit Manager
Anda Brinkmane
Structural Unit
Department of Conservative Dentistry and Oral Health
Contacts
Riga, 20 Dzirciema Street, oralpatokat@rsu.lv, +371 67455560
About Study Course
Objective
The aim of the course is to provide knowledge and understanding of diseases of the oral mucosa, salivary gland pathologies, the most common manifestations of general diseases in the oral cavity, the most common bone diseases, their diagnostic methods and treatment options involving general medical specialists.
Preliminary Knowledge
Knowledge of anatomy and oral morphology, hystology.
Learning Outcomes
Knowledge
1.At the end of the course the student will know: • Anatomy and histology of oral mucosa. Appearance of healthy oral mucosa. • Primary and secondary lesions of oral mucosal diseases, classification of diseases of oral mucosa. • Etiology and appearance of diseases characterized by vesiculobullous lesions. • Etiology and appearance of diseases characterized by ulcerative lesions. • Etiology and appearance of diseases characterized by white lesions. • Red and red/white lesions in oral mucosa, pigmented lesions and papillary lesions. • Appearance of systemic conditions and diseases in oral mucosa. • Peculiarities of the lip and the tongue and pathological developments. • Appearance of HIV infection and AIDS in oral mucosa. • For bone formations and cysts in the mouth.
Individual work and tests
Examination
Skills
1.• To perform an examination of the oral mucosa, to collect a full history from the patient, to analyze the patient's complaints. • To perform patient complaints to the clinical picture of the disease and perform diagnosis based on disease classification. • Differentiates oncological and non-oncological diseases of the mouth, recognizes changes in diseases of the mouth. • Decide to prescribe the necessary additional laboratory examinations, to involve general practitioners in the complex treatment of the patient.
Individual work and tests
Final test.
Competences
1.As a result of the study course, students will be able independently to apply the knowledge acquired practically and theoretically about diseases of the oral mucosa, will be able to differentiate various changes in the oral mucosa and will be able independently to give specific recommendations for the need for treatment.
Individual work and tests
Final test.
Assessment
Individual work
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Individual work |
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Attending lectures and classes is mandatory. The student independently reads and learns the latest literature in oral pathology medical journals, books and websites, prepares for five between exams, reading lecture and class materials on average 3-4 hours for learning one lecture and class.
In the practical lessons, work with the patient to examine and evaluate the health condition of the oral mucosa.
Fill in the course evaluation form.
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Examination
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Examination |
50.00% from total grade
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Test
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During the study course, five test tests (indicated in e-studies) on topics acquired in lectures and classes. All (not less than 55%) tests passed give access to the final exam. |
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Final test. |
50.00% from total grade
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10 points
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Final exam written test with multiple choice questions on topics learned in lectures and classes. If 55% correct answers have been provided, the assessment shall be converted into ballots in accordance with RSU Regulations. |
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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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Contact hours
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Off site
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Online
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2
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Topics
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Introduction to oral pathology, structure of the oral mucosa: anatomy, histology.
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Lecture
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Off site
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Online
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2
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Topics
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Classification of diseases of the oral mucosa, their diagnosis and principles of treatment.
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Lecture
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Contact hours
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Off site
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Online
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2
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Topics
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Erosive-ulcer diseases, etiology, clinical picture, diagnosis and treatment. Test.
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Off site
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Online
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2
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Topics
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Manifestations of systemic diseases of the oral mucosa, etiology, clinical picture, diagnosis and treatment.
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Lecture
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Contact hours
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Off site
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Online
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2
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Topics
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Cell damage, necrosis, hyperplasia, hypertrophy, atrophy, metaplasia: essence, insight into pathogenesis, medical terminology. Test.
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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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Online
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2
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Topics
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Lip formations.
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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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Online
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2
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Topics
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Insights into tumor pathogenesis. Clinically relevant tumor classifications. Mucous tumors of the perioral area and oral cavity. Test.
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Class/Seminar
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Modality
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Location
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Contact hours
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On site
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Auditorium
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3
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Topics
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Primary and secondary elements of diseases in the oral mucosa.
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Class/Seminar
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Modality
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Location
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Contact hours
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On site
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Auditorium
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3
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Topics
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Vesiculo-bullous diseases, etiology, clinical picture, diagnosis and treatment. Test.
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Class/Seminar
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Modality
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Location
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Contact hours
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On site
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Specialized room
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3
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Topics
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Diseases manifested by white mucosal changes and red, pigmented and verructic mucosal changes, etiology, clinical picture, diagnosis and treatment.
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Class/Seminar
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Location
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Contact hours
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On site
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Specialized room
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3
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Topics
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Manifestations of HIV infection in the oral cavity, etiology, clinical picture, diagnosis and treatment. Test.
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Class/Seminar
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Modality
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Location
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Contact hours
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On site
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Auditorium
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3
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Topics
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Bone formations and cysts in the mouth.
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Class/Seminar
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On site
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Computer room
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3
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Topics
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Pathologies of the lymph nodes of the neck and neck. Exam.
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Total ECTS (Creditpoints):
3.00
Contact hours:
32 Academic Hours
Final Examination:
Exam (Written)
Bibliography
Required Reading
1.
Langlais, R. P. Color Atlas of Common Oral Diseases. 2020 (Enhanced 5th edition.).
2.
Porter, C. [Review of Oral and maxillofacial medicine: the basis of diagnosis and treatment, 3rd edition]. British dental journal, 214(8), 426–426. London: Nature Publishing Group UK, 2013. https://doi.org/10.1038/sj.bdj.2013.423
3.
RSU e- studiju vidē pieejamie studiju kura ZTMVK_ 067 lekciju materiāli.
4.
Regezi J.A., Sciubba J.I. Oral pathology. W.B.Sanders Company Inc., 7th ed., 2017.
Additional Reading
1.
Diz, Dios, Pedro. Oral Medicine and Pathology at a Glance. John Wiley & Sons, Incorporated, 2016. ProQuest Ebook Central
2.
Eduardo Calonje, Thomas Brenn, Alexander J. Lazar, and Steven D. Billings MD McKee's. Pathology of the Skin. 2020. Diseases of the oral mucosa. Chapter 11, 389-469.e22
3.
Juan F. Yepes and Dan Stoeckel. Oral Pathology of the Child and Adolescent. McDonald and Avery's Dentistry for the Child and Adolescent, 5, 97-125
4.
Kahn, Michael A., and J. Michael Hall. The ADA Practical Guide to Soft Tissue Oral Disease, John Wiley & Sons, Incorporated, 2018. ProQuest Ebook Central.
5.
Kesting, Marco. Oral Cancer Surgery: a Visual Guide : A Visual Guide, Thieme Medical Publishers, Incorporated, 2014. ProQuest Ebook Central
6.
Myers, Sandra, and Alice Curran. General and Oral Pathology for Dental Hygiene Practice. F. A. Davis Company, 2014. ProQuest Ebook Central
7.
Prabhu S.R. Handbook of Oral Pathology and Oral Medicine. 2022, John Wiley & Sons Ltd.
8.
Vīksna L., Sidhoma E., Bantauska D. Dermatoloģijas pamati. Medicīnas apgāds, Rīga, 2021
Other Information Sources
1.
Journal of Oral Pathology & Medicine