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Study Course Description
Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery I
Course Code
MUSZKK_021
Branch of Science
Clinical medicine; Dentistry
ECTS
3.00
Target Audience
Dentistry
LQF
Level 7
Study Type And Form
Full-Time
Study Course Implementer
Course Supervisor
Egils Korņevs
Structure Unit Manager
Ilze Akota
Structural Unit
Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery and Oral Medicine
Contacts
Riga, 20 Dzirciema Street, Room No. 318, Room no. 21, MSZKK@rsu.lv, +371 67457663
About Study Course
Objective
At the end of the course the student will have integrated knowledge of oral and maxillofacial surgery from previous study years, adding oncostomatology, orthognathic surgery, as well as will be able to perform small surgical operations and manipulations in dentistry, and will be able to continue postgraduate training in oral and maxillofacial surgery or a related specialty.
Preliminary Knowledge
To start study course (or semester) all previous assessments according to Study plan (D1) should be successfully passed.
Topographic anatomy and operative surgery in the oral and maxillofacial surgery, oral surgery, pathophysiology in general and special pathology, general surgery, diagnostic radiology, internal medicine with propaedeutics, pharmacology, emergency care.
Learning Outcomes
Knowledge
1.On successful completion of the study course, basic knowledge will be acquired and the student will be able to explain etiopathogenesis, clinical manifestation, diagnosis, principles and methods of treatment of oral and maxillofacial pathology, including pain control, emergency care, oral surgery, inflammatory diseases and injuries, tumours and orthognatic surgery, ethical and administrative principles, peculiarities of communication in the practice of oral and maxillofacial surgery.
Skills
1.As a result of the study programme acquisition, students will be able to identify pathology in the oral and maxillofacial region, if necessary, perform independent treatment or refer the patient to another specialist for appropriate procedures (pain and fear control, emergency care, extraction, intraoral incision, biopsy, minor dentoalveolar surgery), to communicate skillfully with the patient, his family members, as well as with other medical specialists.
Competences
1.To be competent in the diagnosis of oral and maxillofacial diseases and injuries and the choice of treatment methods in ethical practice, subject to the relevant rules and restrictions, when prescribing treatment to a patient or referring to a specialist. The students will recognize the necessity for lifelong learning.
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.
Individual work |
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Individual theoretical preparing for each class, independent literature reading. Please fill in the course evaluation form at the end of the course.
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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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1.
Examination |
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• Active participation in practical works and seminars, qualitatively and timely written homework, and quality of oral answers in all classes.
• At the end of the course examination includes Maxillofacial Surgery (7th sem.), Children Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery (8th sem), Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery (9th sem). Multiple choice questions and open-ended questions.
At the study course student’s performance is evaluated in cumulative assessment. Total final grade is formed from the fulfilment of the following criteria with an appropriate proportion:
1. Class attendance - 15%
2. Attitude and communication to patients, staff and colleagues (classmates) - 20%
3. Performance in practical class and seminars - 15%
4. Course final exam - 50%
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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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On site
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Other
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2
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Topics
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Oncostomatology – principles of diagnostics and treatment, organization of care. Cancer and precancer of oral mucosa. Tumours of lip and facial skin.
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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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Other
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2
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Topics
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Tumours of facial bones and jaws. Tumours of salivary glands. Oral and dental care of oncostomatological patients.
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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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Other
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2
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Topics
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Dental implants: history, materials, indications, clinical applications.
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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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Other
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2
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Topics
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Surgical protocol, adjunctive surgery, complications.
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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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4
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Topics
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Diagnostic principles of tumours of maxillofacial region. TNM system and stage of tumours.
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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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4
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Topics
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Oral cancer and precancer. Cancer and precancer of lips.
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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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4
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Topics
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Tumours of jaw. Tumours of facial skin.
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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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4
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Topics
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Tumours of salivary glands.
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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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4
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Topics
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Stomatological problems of radiotherapy.
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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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4
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Topics
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Presentation of patients’ case report. The recent research information from published articles.
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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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4
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Topics
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Surgical anatomy of toothless jaws and morphologic criteria before pre-prosthetic surgery.
Dental implantation procedure stages, flap formation approaches, necessary instruments, surgery techniques, types of implants.
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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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4
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Topics
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Replacement of partially and single missing tooth. Implantation in completely toothless jaws. Surgical techniques, instruments, materials.
Soft and bone tissue corrections and implants for fixation of removable prosthesis.
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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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4
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Topics
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Alveolar bone augmentation prior dental implantation.
Complications after dental implants; possible solutions.
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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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4
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Topics
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Seminar "Cranio-maxillo-facial deformations, orthognathic surgery. Basics and methods of plastic and reconstructive surgery of face. The recent findings in orthognatic surgery. Sleep apnea"
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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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4
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Topics
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Seminar "Complications of dental anaesthesia and exodontia and its prevention in dental practice ".
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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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4
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Topics
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Seminar " Impaction and dystopia of the teeth". Presentation of results of recent studies in impacted teeth surgery. Semester assessment.
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Total ECTS (Creditpoints):
3.00
Contact hours:
56 Academic Hours
Final Examination:
Exam (Oral)
Bibliography
Required Reading
1.
Dentalmammoth.com
2.
Contemporary Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery / L.J. Peterson, E. Ellis III, J.R. Hupp, M.R. Tucker, 7th ed. Elsevier, 2019. (akceptēta 2025.g)
3.
Oxford Handbook of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery / Luke Cascarini. 2nd ed. Oxford University Press, 2018. (akceptēta 2025.g.)
4.
Basic Concepts in Head & Neck Surgery and Oncology/ Krishnakumar Thankappan, Subramania Iyer, 2nd ed. Edition 2019 (akceptēts 2025.g.)
5.
Multidisciplinary Care of the Head and Neck Cancer Patient/ Ellie Maghami, S. Ho, Springer, Cham 2018 (akceptēts 2025.g.)
6.
Jatin Shah's Head and Neck Surgery and Oncology/ Jatin Shah's. 5th ed. April 9, 2020
7.
Contemporary Oral Oncology: Rehabilitation and Supportive Care/ Moni Abraham Kuriakose. Springer, 2017 (akceptēts 2025.g.)
Additional Reading
1.
Handbook of local anesthesia : with 441 illustrations / Stanley F. Malamed. 6th ed. Elsevier Mosby, 2020
2.
Medical emergencies in the dental office / Stanley F. Malamed. chapter 4, Legal considerations contributed by Daniel L. Orr II. 7th ed. Elsevier, 2022
3.
Oral and maxillofacial trauma / editors, Raymond J. Fonseca ... [et al.]. 3rd ed. Elsevier Saunders, 2013 (2024. gadā akceptējams izdevums)
4.
Oral and Maxillofacial Infections: 15 Unanswered Questions (Oral and maxillofacial surgery clinics of North America ; v. 23, no. 4) Saunders an imprint of Elsevier, 2011. (2024. gadā akceptējams izdevums)
Other Information Sources
1.
Journal of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery
2.
International Journal of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery
3.
ESMO Clinical Practice Guidelines: Head and Neck Cancers
4.
NCCN Guidelines