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Study Course Description

Periodontology I

Main Study Course Information

Course Code
RZP_013
Branch of Science
Clinical medicine; Dentistry
ECTS
3.00
Target Audience
Medicine
LQF
Level 8

Study Course Implementer

Course Supervisor

Residency Speciality

Speciality
Supervisor of Medical Speciality
Contacts

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About Study Course

Objective

1. To ensure the acquisition and improvement of basic evidence-based theoretical knowledge and practical skills in the diagnostics of periodontal diseases. 2. To ensure the acquisition of basic theoretical knowledge and practical skills for determining the prognosis and developing a treatment plan for periodontal patients. 3. To develop and practice an interdisciplinary approach to clinical work.

Learning Outcomes

Knowledge

1.Basic knowledge of diagnostics and treatment of periodontal diseases. Basic knowledge of prognosis and the development of the treatment plan for periodontal patients in need of dental prosthetics. Basic knowledge of an interdisciplinary approach to clinical work.

Skills

1.Is able to diagnose and treat basic periodontal diseases. Is able to determine the prognosis and develop a treatment plan for periodontal patients in need of dental prosthetics. Is able to use an interdisciplinary approach to clinical work.

Competences

1.Uses the acquired knowledge in clinical practice. Is able to make an exact diagnosis and develop a treatment plan for a periodontal patient in need of dental prosthetics. Interprets and analyzes the treatment results.

Assessment

Individual work

Title
% from total grade
Grade
1.

Individual work

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Analyzes the newest scientific literature on the particular theme, carries out research about the theme, and prepares a presentation.

Examination

Title
% from total grade
Grade
1.

Examination

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Exam about the program issues, knowledge evaluation in a 10-point system. Practical skills assessment in a 10-point system.

Study Course Theme Plan

FULL-TIME
Part 1
  1. Seminar

Modality
Location
On site
Auditorium

Topics

Diagnostics of periodontal disease, development of prognosis of the dentition and individual tooth.
  1. Seminar

Modality
Location
On site
Auditorium

Topics

Non-surgical and surgical treatment of periodontal diseases, interdisciplinary treatment approach.
Total ECTS (Creditpoints):
3.00
Number of Residency Seminars:
2
Length (weeks):
2
Final Examination:
Residency exam (Theory and practice)

Bibliography

Required Reading

1.

Norādījumi periodonta un periimplanta audu slimību jaunās klasifikācijas pielietošanai klīniskajā praksē. Rīga: RSU, 2021. 54 lpp.

2.

Lindhe J., Karring T., Lang N. P. Clinical Periodontology and Implant Dentistry. 7th edition, 2021.

3.

Newman M. G., Takei H., Klokkevold P. R., Carranza F. A. Carranza`s Clinical Periodontology. 13th edition, 2018.

Additional Reading

1.

Journal of Clinical Periodontology

2.

Clinical Advances in Periodontics

3.

Journal of Periodontology

4.

Periodontology 2000