Veidlapa Nr. M-3 (8)
Study Course Description
Periodontology
Course Code
ZHAS_027
Branch of Science
Clinical medicine; Dentistry
ECTS
6.00
Target Audience
Dentistry
LQF
Level 5
Study Type And Form
Full-Time
Study Course Implementer
Course Supervisor
Inguna Grīnvalde
Structure Unit Manager
Anda Brinkmane
Structural Unit
Department of Conservative Dentistry and Oral Health
Contacts
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About Study Course
Objective
To obtain knowledge of structure, function and classification of periodontal diseases. To obtain knowledge and practical skills in periodontology for diagnostic and treatment of the oral diseases.
Preliminary Knowledge
Students must have knowledge in oral anatomy, physiology, histology, microbiology and prevention of oral diseases.
Learning Outcomes
Knowledge
1.On successful completion of the course students will be able to: - describe the causal factors of the diseases of tooth supporting tissue as well as predisposing factors of periodontal diseases; - interpret pathogenesis of periodontal diseases; - formulate main principles of the periodontal treatment and it`s sequence.
Skills
1.On successful completion of the course, students will be able to: - perform periodontal examination of the patient; - interpret the data of the periodontal examination; - create the plan of initial treatment of the patient; - perform removal of soft plaque and scaling of the hard deposits from the root surface as well as root planing; - motivate and instruct patients in proper individual oral hygiene; - evaluate the need of specialised periodontal treatment.
Competences
1.On successful completion of the course students will be able to apply the knowledge and practical skills in periodontology for diagnostics and treatment of the oral diseases.
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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Read scientific literature and text books in Periodontology. Prepare presentations for the practice seminars, individual work - preparing for seminars, work with literature to prepare presentation according to the given themes.
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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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Attendance of lectures and practices. Active participation during the seminars with presentations. Passed small tests during the semester, practical and written state exam at the end of the 4th semester.
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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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Specialized room
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2
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Topics
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Periodontal anatomy. Periodontal histology.
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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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Specialized room
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2
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Topics
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Periodontal clinical examination. Periodontal Rtg examination.
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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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Specialized room
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2
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Topics
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Oral biofilms and periodontal infections.
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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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Specialized room
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2
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Topics
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Periodontal diseases. Gingivitis. Periodontitis.
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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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3
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Topics
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Work with a patient. Collection of medical history. Definition of CPITN and bleeding indexes. Preparation of treatment plan.
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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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3
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Topics
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Work with a patient. Examination of Periodont. Connective gum. Gum recession. Clinical level of attachment. Sub and Supra gingival scaling. To motivate and instruct patients in proper individual oral hygiene.
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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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3
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Topics
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Work with a patient. Examination of Periodont. Connective gum. Gum recession. Clinical level of attachment. Sub and Supra gingival scaling. To motivate and instruct patients in proper individual oral hygiene.
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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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3
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Topics
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Work with a patient. RTG evaluation. Sub and supra gingival scalling with ultrasonic and instruments. Gum medical treatment. Test.
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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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3
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Topics
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Work with a patient. RTG evaluation. Sub and supra gingival scalling with ultrasonic and instruments. Gum medical treatment. Test.
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Total ECTS (Creditpoints):
1.50
Contact hours:
23 Academic Hours
Final Examination:
Test
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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On site
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Auditorium
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2
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Topics
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Local and systemic factors which contribute to periodontal disease.
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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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Classification of Periodontal 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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On site
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Auditorium
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2
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Topics
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Chronic, aggressive periodontitis.
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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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Other periodontal diseases, acute periodontal conditions.
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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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Systematic treatment in periodontology.
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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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3
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Topics
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Work with a patient - sub and supra gingival plaque removal (instrumentation), removal of soft plaque and scaling of the hard deposits from the root surface as well as root planing.
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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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Work with a patient - sub and supra gingival plaque removal (instrumentation), removal of soft plaque and scaling of the hard deposits from the root surface as well as root planing.
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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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3
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Topics
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Work with a patient-tooth polishing. Assortment of polishing pastes. Abrasiveness.
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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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3
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Topics
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Work with a patient-tooth polishing. Assortment of polishing pastes. Abrasiveness.
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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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3
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Topics
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Work with a patient. Ulrasonic supragingival and subgingival scaling.
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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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3
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Topics
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Work with a patient. Ulrasonic supragingival and subgingival scaling.
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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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3
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Topics
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Work with a patient. Air-flow tooth polishing. Suitable powder choice.
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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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3
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Topics
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Work with a patient. Air-flow tooth polishing. Suitable powder choice.
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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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3
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Topics
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Exam.
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Total ECTS (Creditpoints):
3.00
Contact hours:
37 Academic Hours
Final Examination:
Exam
Bibliography
Required Reading
1.
Esther M. Wilkins, Charlotte J. Wyche, Linda D. Boyd.Clinical Practice of the Dental Hygienist. 12th edition, 2017.
2.
Serge Dibart. Practical Periodontal Diagnosis and Treatment Planning. John Wiley & Sons, 2013.
3.
Nield-Gehrig J.S., Willmann D.E., Foundations of Periodontics for the Dental Hygienist.3rd edition, 2011
Additional Reading
1.
Nield-Gehrig J.S., Fundamentals of Periodontal Instrumentation and Advanced Root Instrumentation, 8th edition, 2017
2.
Niklaus P. Lang (Editor) , Jan Lindhe (Editor) Clinical Periodontology and Implant Dentistry, 2 Volume Set, 6th Edition ,2015
3.
Newman M.G., Takei H.,Klokkevold P.R.,Carranza F.A. Carranza`s Clinical Periodontology . 11th edition, 2006.
Other Information Sources
1.
„Journal of Clinical Periodontology”
2.
„Clinical Periodontology”
3.
www.perio.org
4.
www.pubmed.org