Veidlapa Nr. M-3 (8)
Study Course Description
Gerostomatology
Course Code
ZHAS_002
Branch of Science
Clinical medicine; Dentistry
ECTS
3.00
Target Audience
Dentistry
LQF
Level 5
Study Type And Form
Full-Time
Study Course Implementer
Course Supervisor
Anda Mironova
Structure Unit Manager
Anda Brinkmane
Structural Unit
Department of Conservative Dentistry and Oral Health
Contacts
Riga, 20 Dzirciema Street, zhs@rsu.lv, +371 67455560
About Study Course
Objective
Provide students with knowledge of ageing processes and their effects on oral health, develop skills to recognise and assess the specific needs of elderly patients, and develop professional attitudes and competences to ensure quality dental hygiene care for seniors, promoting their quality of life and health
Preliminary Knowledge
Periodiodontology, public health and prevention, therapeutic stomatology (cariology, endodontics), patient communication, general and oral pathology, emergency medical care, dental prosthesis, dental surgery.
Learning Outcomes
Knowledge
1.Understand the biological, psychological and social aspects of ageing.
Individual work and tests
Final test.
2.Is familiar with the more common oral health problems in older people.
Individual work and tests
Final test.
3.Know about the principles of prevention and care for seniors.
Individual work and tests
Final test. • Presentation to social centers.
Skills
1.Able to assess the oral health status of elderly patients.
Individual work and tests
Working in a clinic with seniors.
2.Can adapt dental hygiene procedures to meet seniors’ needs
Individual work and tests
Final test. • Working in a clinic with seniors.
3.Able to advise patients and their loved ones on maintaining oral health as they age.
Individual work and tests
Working in a clinic with seniors. • Presentation to social centers.
Competences
1.Able to independently and responsibly plan and perform dental hygiene care for seniors.
Individual work and tests
Working in a clinic with seniors.
2.Able to work with other healthcare specialists to provide comprehensive care for elderly patients.
Individual work and tests
Presentation to social centers.
3.Demonstrate ethical and empathetic attitudes in working with seniors, contributing to their quality of life.
Individual work and tests
Presentation to social centers. • Working in a clinic with seniors.
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.
Presentation to social centers. |
30.00% from total grade
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10 points
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Prepare a presentation for seniors at social centers on oral health and prevention using lecture materials and scientific literature. Present a presentation in social centers. |
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2.
Study course evaluation questionnaire. |
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It is mandatory to complete a study course assessment questionnaire during or at the end of the study course. |
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3.
Working in a clinic with seniors. |
30.00% from total grade
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10 points
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An examination and evaluation of the oral cavity of elderly patients shall be carried out, identifying the most common problems. Plan and carry out individually tailored dental hygiene procedures taking into account the health status and functional capabilities of seniors. Provide educational information to patients and their loved ones on oral health maintenance, prevention measures and proper prosthetic care. |
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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.
Final test. |
40.00% from total grade
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10 points
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The test includes multiple-choice questions about topics learned in lectures and classes. The test is passed if 55% of correct answers are provided, which are converted into balls in accordance with RSU Regulations. |
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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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Auditorium
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2
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Topics
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Subject and definition of gerostomatology. Society division in age groups.
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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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Off site
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Online
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2
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Topics
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Chronological, biological and social age. Anatomical and physiological aspects of human aging related to mouth health.
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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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Off site
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Online
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2
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Topics
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Aging characteristics of the face-jaw apparatus. Psychology of aging. Lifestyle and dietary characteristics.
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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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Off site
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Online
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2
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Topics
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Medical and social aspects of dental care for the elderly.
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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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Off site
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Online
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2
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Topics
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Dental hard tissue treatment and prosthetic characteristics.
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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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Off site
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Online
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2
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Topics
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Anesthesia and surgical intervention. Oncology.
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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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Off site
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Online
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2
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Topics
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Peculiarities of obsolete body activity, especially in connection with morphological and physiological age changes of the orophacial system.
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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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3
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Topics
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Work in day social centers.
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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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3
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Topics
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Work in day social centers.
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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 seniors in the clinic.
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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 seniors in the clinic.
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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 seniors in the clinic.
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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 seniors in the clinic.
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Total ECTS (Creditpoints):
3.00
Contact hours:
32 Academic Hours
Final Examination:
Exam (Written)
Bibliography
Required Reading
1.
Fillit, Howard M. “Brocklehurst's Textbook of Geriatric Medicine and Gerontology. 8th Edition”, 2017
2.
Lekciju materiāli e- studijās.
3.
Poul Holm-Pedersen (Editor), Angus W. G. Walls (Editor), Jonathan A. Ship (Editor). Textbook of Geriatric Dentistry. 3rd Edition, 2015
4.
S.Liepiņa. ‘’Gerontoloģijas psiholoģiskie apsketi’’. RaKa, 1998. (Mācību materiāls ar nemainīgu informāciju)
Additional Reading
1.
Esther M. Wilkins, Charlotte J. Wyche, Linda D. Boyd. Wilkins' Clinical Practice of the Dental Hygienist. 13th edithion, 2020
2.
Newman and Carranza's Clinical Periodontology, Periodontal Treatment for Older Adults. Sue S. Spackman and Janet G. Bauer. 2019. Chapter 42, 475-478.e4
3.
Margaret Cruikshank. Learning to Be Old: Gender, Culture, and Aging”. Rowman & Littlefield Publishers, 2013 (akceptējams izdevums)