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Study Course Description
Communication with Patients in Paediatric Dentistry
Course Code
ZHAS_018
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
The aim of the study course is to provide students with theoretical knowledge and practical skills for effective contact with children and complex patients in dental situations, taking into account their age, psychological and emotional characteristics, as well as to develop the ability to apply appropriate communication and behavioural strategies to reduce fear and anxiety.
Preliminary Knowledge
Highschool level knowledge in comunication psychology.
Learning Outcomes
Knowledge
1.Name the main features of verbal and non-verbal contact, their manifestations and importance in children’s dentistry
Individual work and tests
Final test. Exam. • Reflexes
2.Describes the psychological and contact characteristics of preschool, junior school-age children and adolescents
Individual work and tests
Reflexes • Final test. Exam.
3.Know the methods of reducing and managing fear and anxiety
Individual work and tests
Final test. Exam. • Reflexes
4.Able to identify and develop appropriate tactics for complex patients
Individual work and tests
Reflexes
Skills
1.Will be able to adapt oral and dental care recommendations to a child’s learning abilities
Individual work and tests
Reflexes
2.Is able to assess the level of fear and anxiety and psychological and emotional maturity of contact with children in dental situations
3.Able to apply appropriate communication tactics (words and behaviours) in the clinic to reduce patient fear and anxiety
4.Is able to adapt oral and dental care recommendations according to the child’s age, state of health and learning abilities
Competences
1.Able to engage professionally and empathically with children and other complex patients in dental situations, taking into account their age, state of health and psychological characteristics
2.Demonstrate the ability to adapt communication strategies to different clinical situations, providing a safe and understanding environment for the patient.
Assessment
Individual work
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1.
Reflexes |
50.00% from total grade
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10 points
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3 reflexes should be submitted for classes 1, 2 and 3/seminar. |
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Study course evaluation questionnaire |
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It is mandatory to complete a study course assessment questionnaire at the end of the study course. |
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Examination
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Final test. Exam. |
50.00% from total grade
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10 points
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A written final exam-test on topics learned in lessons. In order to pass the test, 55% of the correct answers to the questions asked should be provided. Test results in% are converted into balls in accordance with RSU Regulation. |
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Study Course Theme Plan
FULL-TIME
Part 1
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E-Studies platform
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4
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Topics
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Communication in pediatric dentistry and prevention of fear.
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E-Studies platform
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4
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Topics
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Bilding teeth cleaning skills for different age groups.
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E-Studies platform
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4
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Topics
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Working with children who have autism spectrum disorders.
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On site
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Specialized room
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4
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Topics
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Work in a clinic with children of different ages.
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On site
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Specialized room
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4
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Topics
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Work in a clinic with children of different ages.
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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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4
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Topics
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Work in a clinic with children who have autism spectrum disorders.
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Class/Seminar
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On site
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Auditorium
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4
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Topics
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Exam. Analysis of situations.
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Total ECTS (Creditpoints):
3.00
Contact hours:
28 Academic Hours
Final Examination:
Exam (Written)
Bibliography
Required Reading
1.
Behavior Guidance for the Pediatric Dental Patient. (2017). Pediatric Dentistry, 39(6), 246–259.
2.
Beaton, L., Freeman, R., & Humphris, G. (2014). Why are people afraid of the dentist? Observations and explanations. Medical Principles and Practice : International Journal of the Kuwait University, Health Science Centre, 23(4), 295–301
3.
Mācību materiāli e-studjās.
4.
Newton, T., Asimakopoulou, K., Daly, B., Scambler, S., & Scott, S. (2012). The management of dental anxiety: time for a sense of proportion? British Dental Journal, 213(6), 271–274. (akceptējams izdevums)
5.
Wright, Gerald Z.. Behavior Management in Dentistry for Children, John Wiley & Sons, Incorporated, 2014. ProQuest Ebook Central
Additional Reading
1.
Armfield JM, Heaton LJ. Management of fear and anxiety in the dental clinic: a review. Aust Dent J. 2013 Dec;58(4):390-407
2.
Öst L.G., Skaret E.(editors). Cognitive behaviour therapy for dental phobia and anxiety, 2013.
3.
Paul S. Casamassimo DDS MS, Henry W. Fields Jr. DDS MS MSD, Dennis J. McTigue DDS MS, Arthur Nowak DMD - „Pediatric Dentistry: Infancy through Adolescence”, 5th Edition, 2012.
4.
Sotiria Gizani, Kyriaki Seremidi, Konstantina Katsouli, Antigoni Markouli and Dimitrios Kloukos. Basic behavioral management techniques in pediatric dentistry: A systematic review and meta-analysis. Journal of Dentistry, 2022, Volume 126, Article 104303
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Stein Duker, L.,I., Grager, M., Giffin, W., Hikita, N., & Polido, J. C. (2022). The relationship between dental fear and anxiety, general Anxiety/Fear, sensory over-responsivity, and oral health behaviors and outcomes: A conceptual model. International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health, 19(4), 2380
6.
Dental abstract. Managing fearful or anxious patients. 2014, Volume 59, Issue 4, Pages 212-214, 2014 Mosby, Inc.
7.
Koch, Goran. Pediatric Dentistry : A Clinical Approach, John Wiley & Sons, Incorporated, 2017. ProQuest Ebook Central.
8.
Poulsen S. The child’s first dental visit // International Journal of Paediatric Dentistry 2003; 13: 264 – 265. Informācija aktuāla, nemainīga.
Other Information Sources
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Interneta atrodamās datu bāzes, kurās atrodamas uz pierādījumiem balstītas publikācijas.