Veidlapa Nr. M-3 (8)
Study Course Description
Endodontics - Clinic
Course Code
ZTMVK_081
Branch of Science
Clinical medicine
ECTS
2.00
Target Audience
Dentistry
LQF
Level 7
Study Type And Form
Full-Time
Study Course Implementer
Course Supervisor
Aleksandra Kārkle
Structure Unit Manager
Anda Brinkmane
Structural Unit
Department of Conservative Dentistry and Oral Health
Contacts
Riga, 20 Dzirciema Street, tsk@rsu.lv, +371 67455560
About Study Course
Objective
To acquire theoretical knowledge and practical skills in the etiology, diagnosis, prevention and treatment of pulp and apical periodontal tissue diseases.
Preliminary Knowledge
Oral anatomy, oral histology, dental embryology, pulp histology, physiology, oral microbiology, immunology, radiology, dental hard tissue pathology.
Learning Outcomes
Knowledge
1.After obtaining of the content of the study course students will have a detailed knowledge of the prevention, etiology, pathology, clinical presentation and treatment options for diseases affecting the pulp and periradicular tissue. Will be able to perform the diagnosis of endodontic pathology. Will have the knowledge of the differential diagnosis of oro-facial pain. Will understand the microbiology and immunology of pulpal and periapical disease, relation to the general health. Will understand biomaterials science and medicaments in relation to endodontics. Will have knowledge of the indications for apical surgery and complicated root canal treatment and for referral to an endodontic specialist. Will be able to evaluate the outcome and prognosis of the root canal treatment.
Skills
1.The undergraduate will be able to use and to interpret basic diagnostic tests. Will be able to use rubber dam and additional isolation methods. Will be able to use rubber dam and additional isolation methods. Will be able to provide good dental anesthesia and supplemental anesthesia methods. Undergraduate will be able to perform primary root canal treatment in satisfactory quality on non-complicated teeth and to provide first aid in the case of symptomatic endodontic pathology.
Competences
1.Students acquire competence in endodontics according to the regulations of the general dentist specialty. Competence to diagnose endodontic disease, make decisions and choose treatment methods that are in accordance with existing treatment methods in dentistry.
Assessment
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Students should independently learn the theoretical part of the study course by reading the mandatory literature specified for each topic. Learning the specified literature is a mandatory part of the course.
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Once a month the students complete a written test.
Semester colloquium.
Written examination at the end of the course.
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Written tests, assessment of practical manipulation skills (practical test), investigation of problem situations, theoretical test at the end of the course (written).
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Study Course Theme Plan
FULL-TIME
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Total ECTS (Creditpoints):
3.00
Contact hours:
52 Academic Hours
Final Examination:
Exam (Written)
Bibliography
Required Reading
1.
Cohen S., Burns R. C. Pathways of the Pulp. 11. izd., 2016
2.
Walton R.E., Torabinejad M. Principles and practice of Endodontics. 5th ed.
3.
Goldberg M. The Dental Pulp Biology, Pathology, and Regenerative Therapies. Springer, 2014.
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Walton R.E., Torabinejad M. Principles and Practice of Endodontics. 4th ed. 2008
5.
Orstavik D., Ford P.T. Essential Endodontology: Prevention and Treatment of Apical Periodontitis. Wiley Blackwell, 2022.
Additional Reading
1.
Chugal N., Li L.M. Endodontic Prognosis. Clinical Guide for Optimal Treatment Outcome. Springer, 2017
2.
Greenwood M., Corbet I. Dental Emergencies. Wiley-Blackwell, 2012
3.
International Journal of Endodontics;
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Journal of Endodontics;
Other Information Sources
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Lekciju un praktisko nodarbību mācību materiāli./Teaching materials for lectures and practical lessons.
2.
Zobārstniecības profesionālo asociāciju vadlīnijas./Guidelines for dental professional associations.