Veidlapa Nr. M-3 (8)
Study Course Description
Manifestation of Systemic Diseases in Oral Mucosa
Course Code
MUSZKK_027
Branch of Science
Clinical medicine; Dentistry
ECTS
3.00
Target Audience
Dentistry
LQF
Level 7
Study Type And Form
Full-Time
Study Course Implementer
Course Supervisor
Ingrīda Čēma
Structure Unit Manager
Ilze Akota
Structural Unit
Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery and Oral Medicine
Contacts
Riga, 20 Dzirciema Street, mszkk@rsu.lv, +371 67409136
About Study Course
Objective
To give dental students understanding of the expression of other systemic disorders (cardiovascular, respiratory, endocrine, renal) in oral cavity and correct dentist behavior in cases of these diseases, as well as in cases of patients mental, congenital and acquired problems.
Preliminary Knowledge
To start study course (or semester) all previous assessments according to Study plan (D1) should be successfully passed.
Knowledge of normal oral histology, physiology, anatomy, pathological morphology, basics of diagnostics, diagnostic radiology, pharmacology, dermatology, internal diseases.
Learning Outcomes
Knowledge
1.Manifestations of main cardiovascular and respiratory diseases in the oral mucosa and facial skin. Dentist's action in such cases. Side effects of drugs recommended for the treatment of cardiovascular problems, with possible manifestations in the oral mucosa. Manifestations of endocrine system and kidney disorders in oral mucosa. Dentist's tactic by main manifestations of pathologies of the hematological system in the oral mucosa.
Skills
1.To evaluate the situation and make right decision in the case of cardiovascular patient, consulting patients with dental problems. Evaluate a patient with gl. Thyroidoid and gl. Suprarenalis dysfunction, recognize the signs and symptoms of undiagnosed diabetes mellitus, choose appropriate medication in situations of dental problems. To diagnose the symptoms of hematological pathology in the oral mucosa, to assess their severity and to adopt appropriate tactics in case of both illness and dental problem.
Competences
1.Recognize the main organ system manifestations in oral cavity and to choose the correct treatment options in cases of dental problems. Orient and discuss about the main organ system manifestations in the mouth of a dental patient of all ages and needs, if necessary, recommend to the appropriate specialist for further diagnostic measures and treatment.
Assessment
Individual work
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1) Repeated visual studies of clinical pictures of diseases on facial skin and oral mucosa in Atlases of Skin and Oral Pathology, in order to freely recognise the pathological change.
2) Repeated studies of the suggested clinical material of pathological changes in oral cavity derived from the Oral Pathology Department archive and presented during lectures material.
3) Study of the proposed Oral medicine and pathology literature in relation to the pathological expression.
In order to evaluate the quality of the study course as a whole, the student must fill out the study course evaluation questionnaire on the Student Portal.
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Examination
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10 points
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After the course, a cumulative grade will be determined as follows:
Tests and Seminars Midterm tests and seminars are graded on a 10-point scale. Points earned throughout the semester are summed, and an average grade is calculated, which contributes to the cumulative assessment. Attendance 0 absences — 10 points 1 absence — 5 points 2 absences — 0 points; continuation of studies requires the dean’s approval In accordance with Study Regulations I (01.07.2025), Section 2.17, in cases of excused absence approved by the dean or vice-dean, students may be awarded bonus points (up to 10). This provision applies when a student represents the university, for example, at institutional or national events, scientific conferences, exchange programs, cultural activities, or national/international sports competitions. |
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Study Course Theme Plan
FULL-TIME
Part 1
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Lecture
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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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Expression of cardiovascular diseases in oral cavity. Dentist's behaviour and action in cases of a cardiovascular patient.
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Auditorium
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1. Discussion about the correct dentist's behaviour in cases of: stenocardia, myocardinal infarction, hypertension, congenital heart disease.
2. ARS, sinusitis, bronchial asthma, pneumonia, allergic rhinitis, pulmonary tumours, foreign bodies in pulmonen, sarcoidosis, Vegeners granulomatosis, HOPS.
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On site
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Auditorium
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2
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Expression of endocrine and renal disorders in oral cavity. Dentist's behaviour in cases of these disorders.
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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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Discussion about the lecture topics: hipersomatotropismus, growth hormone deficiency, hypothyroidism, thyrotoxicosis, hyperparathyroidism, hypoparathyroidism, Cushing's disease, Addison's disease. Diabetes. Hepatitits. Discussion about lecture topics: glomerulonephritis, renal failure, uremic stomatitis.
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Lecture
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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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Expression of respiratory diseases in oral mucosa. HOPS, Sarcoidosis. Vegener's granulomatosis.
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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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Haematological disorders I. Acute and chronic post-haemorrhagic anemia, iron deficiency anemia, Plummer-Winson syndrome, B12 and folic acid deficiency anemia, sickle cell anemia, haemolytic anemia, aplastic anemia, polycythaemia, leukemia, leucopenia, thrombocytopenia, van Villebrant disease, anticoagulants.
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Auditorium
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Haematological diseases II. Leukopenia. Cyclic neutropenia. Leukocytosis. Acute leukemia. Leucosis. Myeloma, Hodgkin's disease. Non-Hodgkin's lymphoma. Burkitt's lymphoma. Thrombocytopenia.
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Class/Seminar
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Location
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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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Discussion (I) about haematological disorders in oral mucosa.
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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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2
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Topics
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Discussion (II) about expressions of hematological disorders in oral cavity.
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Total ECTS (Creditpoints):
3.00
Contact hours:
18 Academic Hours
Final Examination:
Exam
Bibliography
Required Reading
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R. A. Cawson, E. W Odell. „Cawson's Essentials of Oral Pathology and Oral Medicine.” Elsevier, 9th ed. 2017Suitable for English stream
Additional Reading
1.
Michael, Glick. Burket's Oral Medicine. 12th ed. USA: PMPH -USA, 2014Suitable for English stream
Other Information Sources
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Journal of Oral Surgery, Oral Medicine, Oral Patology, Oral RadiologySuitable for English stream
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Journal of Oral DiseasesSuitable for English stream