Veidlapa Nr. M-3 (8)
Study Course Description
Educational Work - Placement in the Promotion of Oral Health II
Course Code
ZHAS_048
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
Anda Mironova
Structure Unit Manager
Anda Brinkmane
Structural Unit
Department of Conservative Dentistry and Oral Health
Contacts
Riga, 20 Dzirciema Street, zhs@rsu.lv, +371 67455560
About Study Course
Objective
To give students practical and theoretical knowledge and experience in oral health promotion and education for the elderly.
Preliminary Knowledge
Philosophy of Public Health and Health Promotion, Public Health and Dental Care, Prevention of Dental Diseases.
Learning Outcomes
Knowledge
1.At the end of the study course, students will have knowledge of seniors’ oral health. Knowledge of the specific characteristics of the elderly patient body, understanding abnormal processes in the mouth of the elderly, knowledge of the treatment of elderly patients and improvement of oral health.
Skills
1.Students will be able to: * Apply knowledge of the oral health of seniors in practical work; * Recognise and take into account the specific characteristics of the elderly patient body in treatment planning; * Identify and analyse abnormal oral processes in elderly people; * Choose appropriate treatments and promote oral health in seniors.
Competences
1.Theoretical competence regarding oral health of seniors, including knowledge of the physiological and pathological characteristics of the elderly patient organism; Competence of critical thinking: ability to analyse and interpret abnormal oral processes in elderly patients; Clinical competence – ability to assess the oral health status of seniors and plan appropriate treatment; Preventive and therapeutic competence: the skills to apply appropriate methods to improve oral health in elderly patients; Communication and cooperation competences: the ability to communicate effectively with seniors, taking into account their individual needs and health conditions.
Assessment
Individual work
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Title
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% from total grade
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Grade
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1.
Working in a clinic |
30.00% from total grade
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10 points
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Working with a patient at a clinic. |
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2.
Presentation |
30.00% from total grade
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10 points
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Development of presentations and educational materials. The presentation should reflect aspects affecting seniors’ oral health - diseases, risk factors, oral care products and diet. |
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Examination
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Title
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% from total grade
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Grade
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|---|---|---|
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1.
Final test |
40.00% from total grade
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10 points
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A multi-choice question test on topics learned in lectures and classes. The test was passed if 55% correct answers were given. |
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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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E-Studies platform
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2
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Topics
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Basics of gerontology.
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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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Changes due to aging.
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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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The most common health problems of a geriatric patient. The most common care problems in the elderly.
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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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On site
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Auditorium
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2
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Topics
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The effects of aging on oral and dental health.
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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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|---|---|---|
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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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Development of educational material for seniors. Tests.
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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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|---|---|---|
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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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Oral and dental care for seniors.
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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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|---|---|---|
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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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Student analysis of materials. Presentations for Social Centers.
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Total ECTS (Creditpoints):
1.50
Contact hours:
17 Academic Hours
Final Examination:
Test (Semester)
Part 2
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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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|---|---|---|
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On site
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Auditorium
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2
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Topics
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Peculiarities of communication in work with seniors.
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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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|---|---|---|
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On site
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Study trip
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3
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Topics
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Work (lecture) in Social Day Centers.
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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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|---|---|---|
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On site
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Study trip
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3
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Topics
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Oral and dental care for seniors.
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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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|---|---|---|
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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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Clinical work with senior.
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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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|---|---|---|
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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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Clinical work with senior.
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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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|---|---|---|
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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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Clinical work with senior.
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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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|---|---|---|
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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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Clinical work with senior.
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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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|---|---|---|
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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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Assessment of the practice. Exam - Test
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Total ECTS (Creditpoints):
1.50
Contact hours:
23 Academic Hours
Final Examination:
Exam
Bibliography
Required Reading
1.
Boyd, Linda D., et al. Wilkins' Clinical Practice of the Dental Hygienist. Jones & Bartlett Learning, LLC, 2020. ProQuest Ebook Central
2.
Doshi M., and Geddis-Regan A. Oral Health and Dental Care in the Ageing Population. Springer International Publishing AG, 2022. ProQuest Ebook Central
3.
E-studijās pieejamie mācību materiāli
4.
Friedman, Paula K. Geriatric Dentistry : Caring for Our Aging Population. John Wiley & Sons, Incorporated, 2014. ProQuest Ebook Central
5.
Newman and Carranza's Clinical Periodontology. 13th Edition. 2019 by Elsevier, Inc.
Additional Reading
1.
A Practical Approach to Special Care in Dentistry, edited by Dios, Pedro Diz, and Navdeep Kumar, John Wiley & Sons, Incorporated, 2022. ProQuest Ebook Central,
2.
Lee Cohen. The Wiley Encyclopedia of Health Psychology. 2021. ProQuest Ebook Central
Other Information Sources
1.
National Institute for Health and Care Excellence (NICE) GUIDELINE. Oral health for adults in care homes (NG48) 2016.