Veidlapa Nr. M-3 (8)
Study Course Description
Cariology
Course Code
ZTMVK_022
Branch of Science
Clinical medicine; Dentistry
ECTS
9.00
Target Audience
Dentistry
LQF
Level 7
Study Type And Form
Full-Time
Study Course Implementer
Course Supervisor
Inguna Rence-Bambīte
Structure Unit Manager
Anda Brinkmane
Structural Unit
Department of Conservative Dentistry and Oral Health
Contacts
Riga, Dzirciema street 20, tsk@rsu.lv, +371 67455560
About Study Course
Objective
To develop students’ theoretical and practical skills in order to recognize dental hard tissue disorders and make decisions about their prevention and management at individual and population levels.
Preliminary Knowledge
1. Dental Anatomy, Physiology of Oral Cavity;
2. Biology;
3. Histology, Pathological Histology;
4. Microbiology;
5. General Medical Chemistry
6. Biomaterials in Dentisrry;
7. Preclinical Course in Operative Dentistry
8. Basics of ethics and social science.
9. Medical Physics
Learning Outcomes
Knowledge
1.After successfully completing the course programme, the student will be able to: • describe the structure and function of dental hard tissues • describe the classification of dental hard tissue pathologies • define the role of local and general factors such as micro-organisms, carbohydrates, tooth-saliva interactions, fluoride, nutrition, socio-economic factors in the origin of caries and other dental hard tissue pathologies; • know the clinical manifestations of dental hard tissue pathologies and patient complaints • diagnose and differentiate between different dental hard tissue pathologies.
Skills
1.After successfully completing the course programme, the student will be able to: • select and apply the appropriate method and material for the treatment of caries and dental hard tissue pathologies, taking into account indications and contraindications; • diagnose different dental hard tissue pathologies • assess the condition and prognosis of the patient's dental hard tissues, caries activity and caries risk in different patient age groups • develop a treatment plan, integrating treatment into the overall oral health plan; • assess the results and prognosis of the treatment, the expected potential complications, develop the prevention of potential complications and, if necessary, modify the treatment plan. • provide recommendations for caries prevention in different age groups of patients, as well as in patients with different caries activity and concomitant diseases.
Competences
1.On successful completion of the course, the students will be able to evaluate, prevent and control caries and other dental hard tissue disorders, to explain their integration in oral health system and interaction with other oral disorders and general health.
Assessment
Individual work
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% from total grade
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Grade
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1.
Individual work |
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Lecture outlines and summaries of lecture material.
Preparing treatment plans for patients based on the clinical situation, the chosen treatment method and the patient's possibilities.
Analysis of mistakes/possible mistakes made in clinical classes - creating a case report to avoid repeating these mistakes
Analysis of suggested additional literature.
At the end of the course of study, fill in the course evaluation questionnaire.
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Examination
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1.
Examination |
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10 points
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Assessment of clinical work during each practice class - oral comment and evaluation in % (more about evaluation in e-studies) on work done, analysis of mistakes made. Short tests about lecture material during 4th semester – evaluation: "Pass/fail".In order to obtain a passing grade, at least 75% of the tests on lecture topics must be completed. Semester test - must meet the requirements for obtaining a test (available in e-studies) – evaluation: "Pass/fail". Theoretical examination (written): 6th semester. Principles of evaluation are described un uploaded in e-studies Report about clinical work: 5th and 6th semesters. |
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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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Off site
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E-Studies platform
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2
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Topics
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Introduction in Cariology. Epidemiology of dental caries. Classification of pathologies on hard dental tissues.
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E-Studies platform
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2
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Etiology and patogenesis of dental caries.
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Contact hours
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E-Studies platform
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2
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Topics
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Enamel caries – definition, classification, hystopathology, clinical picture, patient complaints.
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E-Studies platform
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2
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Dentin caries – definition, classification, hystopathology, clinical picture, patient complaints.
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E-Studies platform
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2
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Root surface caries – definition, classification, hystopathology, clinical picture, patient complaints.
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Modality
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Contact hours
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E-Studies platform
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2
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Topics
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Diagnostic methods of dental caries.
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E-Studies platform
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2
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Acquired pathologies of hard dental tissues – erosions, pathological tooth wear, wedge shaped defect, tooth hypersensitivity.
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E-Studies platform
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2
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Topics
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Hereditary pathologies of hard dental tissues.
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E-Studies platform
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2
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Caries treatment – methods and materials.
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E-Studies platform
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2
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Caries treatment – methods and materials.
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E-Studies platform
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2
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Evaluation of quality of the Dental Restorations. Criteria for placement and replacement of dental restoration.
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E-Studies platform
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2
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Differencial diagnosis of pathologies on hard dental tissues.
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E-Studies platform
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2
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Topics
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Clinical documentation - patient cards, filling them in
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Total ECTS (Creditpoints):
3.00
Contact hours:
26 Academic Hours
Final Examination:
Test (Semester)
Part 2
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Class/Seminar
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Off site
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E-Studies platform
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4
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Topics
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Introductory lesson – organization of work in a student's clinic (patient documentation, treatment planning, infection control in student clinic). X-ray pictures.
Internal Regulations in the Department of Conservative Dentistry and Oral Health.
Requirements to pass study course Cariology.
Description
Annotation: Requirements to pass study course Cariology
Topics covered during the class: 3.5. semester
1. The attendance of practical classes is compulsory (also in the weeks when the student assists)
2. All tests must be completed (in the case of failure, the test must be re-written within 2 weeks, in agreement with the group's instructor).
3. At the end of semester student must show all patient clinical documentation (with signed clinical status and treatment plan). All treatment plans should be signed by group teacher at next class after patient clinical examination.
4. During the practical classes (11 weeks) the necessary points for the clinical work must be obtained. The semester can’t be successfully completed if more than 25% of the semester norm is missing. In this case, the missing points must be completed in the next semester until the practical exam.
Points are calculated based on the number of students and the number of practical classes for each group of students individually. Calculation - 1 point in class.
Literature: Guidelines for treatment planning and patient documentation. Methodological material can be found in e-studies
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Specialized room
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4
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Patient treatment.
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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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Patient treatment.
Test. Acquired pathologies of hard dental tissue.
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Specialized room
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Patient treatment.
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4
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Patient treatment.
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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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Patient treatment.
Test. Root surface caries – definition, classification, pathogenesis, ultrastructural and hystopathological picture. Clinical picture and patient complaints. Diagnostics and differential diagnostics.
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Class/Seminar
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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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Status detection and treatment planning (for patient).
Test. Sequence of manipulation with different dental materials.
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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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Patient treatment.
Test. Hereditary pathologies of hard dental tissue.
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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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Patient treatment.
Test. Hereditary pathologies of hard dental tissue.
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Class/Seminar
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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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Patient treatment.
Test. Dentin caries – definition, classification, pathogenesis, ultrastructural and hystopathological picture. Clinical picture and patient complaints. Diagnostics and differential diagnostics.
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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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Patient treatment.
Test. Sequence of manipulation in restorative dentistry, choice of instruments. Documentation in dental clinic.
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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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Patient treatment.
Test. Sequence of manipulation in restorative dentistry, choice of instruments. Documentation in dental 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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4
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Topics
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Patient treatment.
Test. Enamel caries – definition, classification, pathogenesis, ultrastructural and hystopathological picture. Clinical picture and patient complaints. Diagnostics and differential diagnostics.
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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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Patient treatment.
Test. Enamel caries – definition, classification, pathogenesis, ultrastructural and hystopathological picture. Clinical picture and patient complaints. Diagnostics and differential diagnostics.
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Total ECTS (Creditpoints):
3.00
Contact hours:
56 Academic Hours
Final Examination:
Test (Semester)
Part 3
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Patient treatment.
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Total ECTS (Creditpoints):
3.00
Contact hours:
56 Academic Hours
Final Examination:
Exam (Written)
Bibliography
Required Reading
1.
Ole Fejerskov, Edvina Kidd. “Dental Caries. The Disease and its Clinical Management“. Blackwell Munksgaard, Blackwell Publishing CO, 2015. (akceptējams izdevums)Suitable for English stream
2.
Nisha Garg, Amit Garg. Textbook of operative dentistry. 4th edition. New Delhi; London: The Health Sciences Publisher, 2020.Suitable for English stream
Additional Reading
1.
Jorge Perdigao, et all. Adhesive dentistry: Current concepts and clinical considerations. Journal of Esthetic and Restorative Dentistry, March 2021Suitable for English stream
2.
M. B. Blatz, G. Chiche , O. Bahat, R. Roblee, C. Coachman, H. O. Heymann. 2019, Evolution of Aesthetic Dentistry. J Dent Res. Nov; 98(12): 1294-1304Suitable for English stream
3.
Abdulhadi Warret, Dental Caries and Its Management, Int J Dent. 2023; 2023: 9365845.Suitable for English stream
4.
Jatinder Kalotra , Kumar Gaurav et all. Recent Advancements in Restorative Dentistry : An Overview: July 2020Journal of Current Medical Research and Opinion 3(07)Suitable for English stream
5.
Né YGS, Souza-Monteiro D, Frazão DR, Alvarenga MOP, Aragão WAB, Fagundes NF, de Souza-Rodrigues RD, Lima RR., Treatment for dental erosion: a systematic review of in vitro studies.;PeerJ. 2022; 10: e13864.Suitable for English stream
Other Information Sources
1.
Ncbi.nlm.nihSuitable for English stream
2.
CochraneSuitable for English stream