Veidlapa Nr. M-3 (8)
Study Course Description
Nutritional Importance in the Prevention of Dental Disease
Course Code
SUUK_152
Branch of Science
Clinical medicine; Nutrition
ECTS
1.50
Target Audience
Medicine
LQF
Level 6
Study Type And Form
Full-Time; Part-Time
Study Course Implementer
Course Supervisor
Liene Mangale
Structure Unit Manager
Una Veseta
Structural Unit
Department of Sports and Nutrition
Contacts
Riga, 3 Cigorinu Street, suuk@rsu.lv, +371 67611559
About Study Course
Objective
To develop understanding of the role of nutrition in the prevention of oral diseases and risk factors for oral diseases.
Preliminary Knowledge
Anatomy, microbiology, normal physiology, pathological physiology, chemistry.
Learning Outcomes
Knowledge
1.At the end of the course, students: - describe mouth diseases, understanding their relation to various risk factors; - clarify the role of caries risk determination; - will understand existing evidence-based prevention methods, will be able to evaluate information on new methods, will be able to evaluate the principles of healthy eating.
Skills
1.Upon successful completion of the course, students will be able to: - to obtain data on the patient's general health, social factors; - analyze nutrition, its relationship to oral diseases, history of fluoride use and oral hygiene habits, and identify gaps in patient knowledge.
Competences
1.Students will be able to synthesize the knowledge gained by combining and interpreting risk-derived information, patient expectations and capabilities. Students will be competent in applying evidence-based methods at both the individual and population level.
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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-
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Preparation of presentations.
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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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-
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Active participation in seminars 50%, preparation of presentations 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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Importance of nutrition in diseases of the oral mucosa - I (Halitosis, Xerostomia, etc.).
Ulcers and their types. Primary and secondary building blocks.
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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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Off site
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E-Studies platform
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2
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Topics
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Test. Presentation of independent works.
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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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Importance of nutrition in diseases of the oral mucosa - III (Relationship of various systematic diseases with deficits and manifestations in the oral cavity).
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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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Importance of nutrition during various stomatological illnesses, diseases and recovery periods (clefts, post-extractions, postoperative and surgical patients, patients with orthodontic appliances).
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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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The importance of nutrition in the prevention of caries. (Caries. The role of saliva and fluorides in the prevention of oral diseases. Demineralization and remineralization. Dental care products and aids, etc.)
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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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Importance of nutrition in the prevention of periodontal (gingivitis, periodontitis) diseases. Erosions.
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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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Importance of nutrition in diseases of the oral mucosa - II (Halitosis, bacterial diseases, viral diseases).
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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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Other
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2
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Topics
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Introduction to the prevention of stomatological diseases.
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Total ECTS (Creditpoints):
1.50
Contact hours:
16 Academic Hours
Final Examination:
Test
PART-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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|---|---|---|
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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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Importance of nutrition in diseases of the oral mucosa - II (Halitosis, bacterial diseases, viral diseases).
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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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Off site
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E-Studies platform
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2
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Topics
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Test. Presentation of independent works.
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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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Other
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2
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Topics
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Introduction to the prevention of stomatological diseases.
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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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Other
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2
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Topics
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Importance of nutrition during various stomatological illnesses, diseases and recovery periods (clefts, post-extractions, postoperative and surgical patients, patients with orthodontic appliances).
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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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Other
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2
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Topics
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Importance of nutrition in diseases of the oral mucosa - I (Halitosis, Xerostomia, etc.).
Ulcers and their types. Primary and secondary building blocks.
|
-
Lecture
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Modality
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Location
|
Contact hours
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|---|---|---|
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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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The importance of nutrition in the prevention of caries. (Caries. The role of saliva and fluorides in the prevention of oral diseases. Demineralization and remineralization. Dental care products and aids, etc.)
|
-
Lecture
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Modality
|
Location
|
Contact hours
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|---|---|---|
|
On site
|
Other
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2
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Topics
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Importance of nutrition in diseases of the oral mucosa - III (Relationship of various systematic diseases with deficits and manifestations in the oral cavity).
|
-
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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Other
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2
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Topics
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Importance of nutrition in the prevention of periodontal (gingivitis, periodontitis) diseases. Erosions.
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Total ECTS (Creditpoints):
1.50
Contact hours:
16 Academic Hours
Final Examination:
Test
Bibliography
Required Reading
1.
Scardina GA, Messina P. Good oral health and diet,Journal of Biomed & Biotechnol. 2012; 720692
2.
I.Maldupa, A.Brinkmane. Kas zobārstiem būtu jāzina par uzturu. Zobārstniecības raksti, 2010, Nr.1. (akceptējams izdevums)
3.
Ahmed T, Haboubi N. Assessment and management of nutrition in older people and its importance to health. Clin Interv Aging. 2010 Aug 9. (akceptējams izdevums)
4.
Thomas DM, Mirowski GW. Nutrition and oral mucosal diseases// Clin Dermatology.- 2010 Jul-Aug. (akceptējams izdevums)
Additional Reading
1.
Z. Tauriņa, A. Rozenblats. Vitamīnu un hipovitaminožu ietekme uz mutes veselību. Doctus, 2008., aprīlis
2.
I. Čēma. Orālās patoloģijas īpatnības ambulatoriem pacientiem. Latvijas Ārstu kongresa tēzes.- 2005
3.
D. Soboļeva, L. Rence, G. Selga. B grupas vitamīnu nozīme mutes dobuma gļotādas veselības nodrošināšanā. Zobārstniecības raksti. 2010.-Nr.2
Other Information Sources
1.
RSU bibliotēkas abonētās datu bāzes (Cochrane Library, Science Direct, SAGE, ProQuest, OVID, Wiley Online Library, EBSCO, Dyna Med)