Veidlapa Nr. M-3 (8)
Study Course Description
Periodontology
Course Code
ZTMVK_068
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
Una Stāmere
Structure Unit Manager
Anda Brinkmane
Structural Unit
Department of Conservative Dentistry and Oral Health
Contacts
Riga, Dzirciema street 20, zhs@rsu.lv, +371 67455560
About Study Course
Objective
Develop the theoretical knowledge and practical skills of students in the diagnosis, treatment and prevention of oral and periodontal diseases, promoting the ability to apply minimally invasive therapy methods, cooperate with a Periodontologist in complex patient care.
Preliminary Knowledge
Prerequisites are required in anatomy and physiology, histology, microbiology and prevention of oral diseases, as well as practical skills in preclinical and clinical settings.
Learning Outcomes
Knowledge
1.Will know the latest classification of periodontal and periimplant tissue diseases
Individual work and tests
4th semester. Seminars. • Control tests on lessons learned from lectures.
2.Outline the root causes and contributing factors of dental support tissue disease
Individual work and tests
Control tests on lessons learned from lectures. • 4th semester. Seminars.
3.Ability to explain pathogenesis of periodontal diseases
Individual work and tests
4th semester. Seminars. • Control tests on lessons learned from lectures.
4.Will focus on general principles for the treatment of periodontal diseases and order of treatment methods
Individual work and tests
4th semester. Seminars.
5.Will know the different instruments for mechanical surface cleaning and their usage
6.Will know mouth disinfectants and mouth rinses
Individual work and tests
4th semester. Seminars.
Skills
1.Ability to conduct a full periodontal investigation and interpret the findings
Individual work and tests
Working with the patient.
2.Ability to apply practical knowledge in the diagnosis and treatment of oral diseases.
3.Ability to eliminate bacterial biofilm on tooth crown and root surfaces using minimally invasive techniques
Individual work and tests
Working with the patient.
4.Perform supragingual and subgingual (up to 5 mm in pockets) instrumentation using specialized instruments
Individual work and tests
Working with the patient.
5.Ability to cooperate with the Periodontologist during the maintenance phase by providing coordinated treatment to the patient
6.Ability to assess the need for antibacterial therapy and to prescribe it according to their competencies or in cooperation with a specialist
Individual work and tests
4th semester. Seminars.
7.Motivate and teach patients for appropriate individual oral care
Competences
1.Ability to practically apply acquired knowledge and skills in the diagnosis and treatment of oral diseases
2.Ability to perform a full periodont examination, analyze and interpret the resulting clinical data
3.Ability to effectively cooperate with the Periodontologist during the maintenance phase by providing comprehensive care to the patient.
4.Ability to eliminate bacterial biofilm on tooth crown and root surfaces using minimally invasive techniques
5.Ability to apply different instruments in the treatment of periodontal diseases
Individual work and tests
Working with the patient.
6.Ability to assess the need for antibacterial therapy and prescribe it according to their competencies or in cooperation with a Periodontologist
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.
Working with the patient. |
50.00% from total grade
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10 points
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3rd and 4th semesters. Work in a clinic with a patient using previously acquired theoretical and practical knowledge. assessment in the 3rd semester, a test representing 50% of the assessment. |
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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.
4th semester. Seminars. |
50.00% from total grade
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10 points
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Active participation in seminars - group work, presentations, evaluation of clinical cases. |
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2.
Control tests on lessons learned from lectures. |
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Test
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in semester 3, the passing of the test shall consist of the successful completion of all control tests for each topic acquired in the lectures. |
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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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Off site
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E-Studies platform
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2
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Topics
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Basic principles of periodontal treatment. Systematic treatment. Test.
Description
Test on principles for the treatment 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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Off site
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E-Studies platform
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2
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Topics
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Surgical treatment of periodont. Test.
Description
Test for surgical treatment of periodont. |
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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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E-Studies platform
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2
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Topics
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Acute periodontal conditions. Periodontal abscesses, necrotizing diseases. Tests.
Description
Test for acute periodont conditions. |
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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 BPE and bleeding indexes. Preparation of a 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. 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:
15 Academic Hours
Final Examination:
Test (Semester)
Part 2
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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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Off site
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Online
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3
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Topics
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Prevention and treatment of peri-implant tissue diseases.
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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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Off site
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Online
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3
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Topics
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Mouthwashes and toothpastes for the treatment and prevention of periodontal disease.
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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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Off site
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Online
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3
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Topics
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Diagnosis of periodontal diseases in the daily practice of a dental hygienist.
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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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Off site
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Online
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3
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Topics
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Involvement of a dental hygienist in the treatment of periodontal diseases.
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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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Off site
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Online
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3
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Topics
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Mucovingual conditions (gum recession, etc.)
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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 the patient – removal of soft plaque, supragingival and subgingival calculus removal.
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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. Power jet 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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Working with the patient. Exam.
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Total ECTS (Creditpoints):
1.50
Contact hours:
24 Academic Hours
Final Examination:
Exam
Bibliography
Required Reading
1.
Latvijas periodontologu asociācija.
2.
Norādījumi periodonta un periimplanta audu slimību jaunās klasifikācijas pielietošanai klīniskajā praksē. Rīgas Stradiņa universitāte, 2021
3.
RSU lekciju materiāli e-studiju vidē kursā ZTMVK_068
Additional Reading
1.
Jill S. Gehrig, Daniel E. Shin, Donald E. Willmann. Foundations of Periodontics for the Dental Hygienist, Enhanced. Vol Enhanced. 5th Edition. Jones & Bartlett Learning; 2020. Accessed December 2, 2022
2.
Niklaus P. Lang. Clinical Periodontology and Implant Dentistry. 2 Volume Set, John Wiley & Sons, Incorporated, 2015. ProQuest Ebook Central.
3.
Nield-Gehrig J.S. Fundamentals of Periodontal Instrumentation and Advanced Root Instrumentation, 8th Edition, 2017.
4.
Boyd, Linda D., et al. Wilkins' Clinical Practice of the Dental Hygienist. Jones & Bartlett Learning, LLC, 2020. ProQuest Ebook Central
5.
George, Marie D., et al. Ultrasonic Periodontal Debridement : Theory and Technique. John Wiley & Sons, Incorporated, 2014. ProQuest Ebook Central.
6.
Gehrig, Jill S., et al. Fundamentals of Periodontal Instrumentation and Advanced Root Instrumentation, Enhanced. Jones & Bartlett Learning, LLC, 2020. ProQuest Ebook Central
7.
Newman and Carranza's Clinical Periodontology. 13th Edition, 2019
8.
Stuart L. Segelnick. Clinical Cases in Dental Hygiene. John Wiley & Sons, Incorporated, 2019. ProQuest Ebook Central.
9.
Rainer, Buchmann. Economic Periodontal and Implant Dentistry. Bentham Science Publishers, 2016. ProQuest Ebook Central.
Other Information Sources
1.
Journal of Clinical Periodontology.
2.
The American Academy of Periodontology.
3.
Pubmed