Veidlapa Nr. M-3 (8)
Study Course Description
Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery
Course Code
MUSZKK_023
Branch of Science
Clinical medicine
ECTS
3.00
Target Audience
Medicine
LQF
Level 7
Study Type And Form
Full-Time
Study Course Implementer
Course Supervisor
Ieva Bāgante
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 67457663
About Study Course
Objective
To facilitate acquisition of knowledge of diagnostic methods and basic treatment of oral, facial and maxillofacial diseases, injuries and dental oncology. Acquire the ability to provide emergency care to patients with inflammatory processes and injuries, their complications.
Preliminary Knowledge
To start study course (or semester) all previous assessments according to Study plan (D1) should be successfully passed.
Knowledge of anatomy, normal and pathological physiology, general surgery, topographic anatomy and diagnostic radiology is required.
Learning Outcomes
Knowledge
1.On successful course completion, the students will be able to define and demonstrate methods of primary and emergency care in cases of oro-maxillo-facial injuries and acute odontogenic infections. They will recognise and evaluate the clinical signs of oro-facial tumours, and describe differential diagnosis of malignant tumours and treatment principles. They will distinguish and identify the diagnostic principles of maxillofacial imaging and will interpret the images in cases of maxillofacial fractures and diseases.
Skills
1.The students will be able to perform clinical examination of the oral cavity and maxillofacial region and to establish a diagnosis in cases of trauma, inflammatory processes and tumours at the level of primary medical care. They will be able to immobilise the jaw in case of injuries.
Competences
1.The students will be competent in different diagnostic and treatment methods of pathologies in oral and maxillofacial region. They will be able to act in compliance with ethical praxis including the role and limitations of performing different procedures themselves or referring patients properly.
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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-
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Independent analysis of literature sources and presentation during classes/seminars. Work with patients, collecting medical anamnesis, preparing medical history and presenting it during practical sessions. Written homework, presentation or oral answers during each lesson. Please fill in the course evaluation form at the end of the course.
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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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-
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Active participation in practical classes, work with patients, completing medical records, timely submission of high-quality written homework, quality of oral answers during each class (15%).
Independent analysis of scientific literature and a presentation in seminar classes (15%).
A test with a clinical case study at the end of the course (70%).
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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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Dentistry, prophylaxis, oral pathology
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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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Odontogenic inflammation
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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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Maxillofacial trauma, first aid
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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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Reconstructive and plastic surgery
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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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-
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4
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Topics
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First aid in maxillofacial trauma. Mandibular fractures
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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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Midface maxillofacial trauma. Odontogenic inflammation
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Total ECTS (Creditpoints):
1.50
Contact hours:
16 Academic Hours
Final Examination:
Test (Semester)
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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Congenital dentofacial deformation
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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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Oncostomatology
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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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Congenital dentofacial deformation, clefts
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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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Skin cancer of face. Oral cancer. Tumours of salivary glands
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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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Reconstructive and plastic surgery
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Total ECTS (Creditpoints):
1.50
Contact hours:
16 Academic Hours
Final Examination:
Exam (Written)
Bibliography
Required Reading
1.
Dental mammoth
2.
Contemporary Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery / L.J. Peterson, E. Ellis III, J.R. Hupp, M.R. Tucker. 6th edition / Mosby, St. Louis, 2019. (akceptēts 2025.g.)
3.
Principles of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery. 6th edition. U.J. Moore. Blackwell, 2011. (2025. gadā akceptējams izdevums)
4.
Maxillofacial surgery. Booth P.W., Schendel S.A., Hausamen J.E. Churchill Livingstone, Elsevier, 2016. 1.-2 sēj. (akceptēts izdevums 2025.g.)
Additional Reading
1.
Cleft Lip and Palate. S. Berkowitz. 3rd edition. Springer, 2013 (2025. gadā akceptējams izdevums)
2.
Oral and maxillofacial trauma. editors Raymond J. Fonseca ... [et al.]. 3rd edition. Elsevier Saunders, 2013 (2025. gadā akceptējams izdevums)
3.
Oral and Maxillofacial Infections: 15 Unanswered Questions. Oral and maxillofacial surgery clinics of North America. v. 23, no. 4. Saunders an imprint of Elsevier, 2011. (2025. gadā akceptējams izdevums)
Other Information Sources
1.
oral cancer foundation