Dental Public Health

Dental care models in Europe and Latvia. Global educational programmes to promote oral health. Example of good practice ’’ Childsmile ’’ - in Scotland, examples in Latvia.

Ottawa Charter. Common strategies recommended for the prevention of many chronic conditions and also for the prevention of oral diseases (common risk factors approach). The concept of upstream and downstream.

Historical aspects of dental hygienist training models in the world and Latvia. Future developments. A prevention lesson in a dental hygienist’s office.

Effects of tobacco products (smoke, smoke-free, cartilage) and new types of nicotine products (electronic smoking devices, nicotine pads) on oral health. Epidemiological data. Passive smoking, smoking and women’s health. What should be known about the impact of nicotine-containing products on the health of children and young people. The role of the dental team in quitting smoking. Five-step model (ask! advise! assess! assist! arrange!). Use of pharmacological therapy. Motivational interviewing.

Epidemiological indicators and etiology of dental injuries. First aid for a tooth crown fracture and at a completely avulsed tooth/ teeth. Informing the public about opportunities to prevent dental injuries, guidelines for preventive activities. Video.

Oral hygiene and dietary advice for pregnant women. Information on oral health care of newborns. In-depth analysis of oral health of children, adolescents and young people: developing age-appropriate oral hygiene habits (junior, preschool and school age). Relationship between learning abilities and oral health. Prevention of dental fears – tactics and applications. Oral health promotion for orthodontic patients.

Categories of special needs of patients and their effects on oral health. Detailed communication with patients with special needs and their caregivers and the specificities of autism spectrum disorders and the adaptation of dental care to this patient population. The more common oral health problems these patients face and effective strategies to address them.

Aspects of seniors’ oral health. Physiological and abnormal changes in the oral cavity as they age, the most common oral diseases (caries development, periodontal diseases, dry mouth syndrome, use of prostheses). Paying particular attention to the effects of systemic diseases and medicines on oral health, the importance of prosthetics and the specificities of its care, and preventive measures to maintain seniors’ oral health, including those with cognitive impairment.

Dental care models in Europe and Latvia. Global educational programmes to promote oral health. Example of good practice ’’ Childsmile ’’ - in Scotland, examples in Latvia.

Effects of tobacco products (smoke, smoke-free, cartilage) and new types of nicotine products (electronic smoking devices, nicotine pads) on oral health. Epidemiological data. Passive smoking, smoking and women’s health. What should be known about the impact of nicotine-containing products on the health of children and young people. The role of the dental team in quitting smoking. Five-step model (ask! advise! assess! assist! arrange!). Use of pharmacological therapy. Motivational interviewing.

Epidemiological indicators and etiology of dental injuries. First aid for a tooth crown fracture and at a completely avulsed tooth/ teeth. Informing the public about opportunities to prevent dental injuries, guidelines for preventive activities. Video.

Oral hygiene and dietary advice for pregnant women. Information on oral health care of newborns. In-depth analysis of oral health of children, adolescents and young people: developing age-appropriate oral hygiene habits (junior, preschool and school age). Relationship between learning abilities and oral health. Prevention of dental fears – tactics and applications. Oral health promotion for orthodontic patients.

Categories of special needs of patients and their effects on oral health. Detailed communication with patients with special needs and their caregivers and the specificities of autism spectrum disorders and the adaptation of dental care to this patient population. The more common oral health problems these patients face and effective strategies to address them.

Aspects of seniors’ oral health. Physiological and abnormal changes in the oral cavity as they age, the most common oral diseases (caries development, periodontal diseases, dry mouth syndrome, use of prostheses). Paying particular attention to the effects of systemic diseases and medicines on oral health, the importance of prosthetics and the specificities of its care, and preventive measures to maintain seniors’ oral health, including those with cognitive impairment.

Recommended topics:

1. Practical educational classes in oral health promotion:

• PII, primary schools or schools for children under the age of 11.
• For teenagers and young people.
• Pregnant women and new parents.
• For seniors.
• Patients with special needs (including autistic patients).
• In patients with chronic diseases.

1. Development of educational materials (leaflets, infographics, videos, ….) justification of text with specific references of scientific literature.
2. Implementation of a programme to stop the use of tobacco or nicotine-containing products in particular patients. Five-step model or short suggestion model.
3. A campaign to prevent dental injuries.
4. Student proposals are also possible.

Natural and artificial sugar substitutes. Origin and mechanism of action of xylitol, application in various preventive products in dentistry. Ultraprocessed food. NOVA classification.

Epidemiological indicators of oral cancer in Latvia, the world. Aetiology (risk factors). Prevention measures, including clinical approach (routine patient screening programme). Evaluate the information available in Latvia for patients (to whom cancer treatment is applied) in order to maintain good oral health. Evaluate the range of preventative and therapeutic products available in different counties. which are applied to maintaining oral health in patients during cancer treatment radiation therapy in the facial/maxillofacial and throat region and during chemotherapy treatment.

The strategies for the future of oral Health 2023-2030, according to World Health Organization (who) guidelines, focus on prevention, self-care and modern technologies. The main directions include public education, reducing risk factors (sugar consumption, smoking), an integrated approach to overall health and the introduction of innovative, ecological solutions - Sustainability in Dentistry.

The difference between autism spectrum disorder syndromes, which are able to better present the fact of how specific different manifestations of these disorder can be. The main manifestations of autism spectrum disorders are verbal and behavioural peculiarities, sensory peculiarities and social contact difficulties and how to address them.

The main areas of health and oral health literacy.

Sustainability in dentistry - multifaceted, systematic approach to reduce the sector’s carbon footprint, waste, and environmental impact. Key strategies include implementing preventive care to reduce treatment need, optimizing waste management, reducing energy/water consumption, and adopting greener materials. Collaboration among dental clinicians, suppliers, and policymakers.

Behavioural changes in dentistry, especially in children, include fear, resistance or anxiety, which makes treatment difficult. Strategies include positive reinforcement, the “say-show-do” method, ease communication and visuals to relieve stress. The objective is to promote positive experiences and long-term oral health.

Natural and artificial sugar substitutes. Origin and mechanism of action of xylitol, application in various preventive products in dentistry. Ultraprocessed food. NOVA classification.

Epidemiological indicators of oral cancer in Latvia, the world. Aetiology (risk factors). Prevention measures, including clinical approach (routine patient screening programme). Evaluate the information available in Latvia for patients (to whom cancer treatment is applied) in order to maintain good oral health. Evaluate the range of preventative and therapeutic products available in different counties. which are applied to maintaining oral health in patients during cancer treatment radiation therapy in the facial/maxillofacial and throat region and during chemotherapy treatment.

The difference between autism spectrum disorder syndromes, which are able to better present the fact of how specific different manifestations of these disorder can be. The main manifestations of autism spectrum disorders are verbal and behavioural peculiarities, sensory peculiarities and social contact difficulties and how to address them.

The project can take the form of educational work to promote oral health: pregnant women, children and their parents up to 11 years of age, adolescents, young and adult people, and the elderly. May involve training patients and their carers - education (for patients with special needs, autism spectrum disorders). The project may also be carried out as the development of various educational materials (booklets, infographics, videos, social media content, campaigns).

The project can take the form of educational work to promote oral health: pregnant women, children and their parents up to 11 years of age, adolescents, young and adult people, and the elderly. May involve training patients and their carers - education (for patients with special needs, autism spectrum disorders). The project may also be carried out as the development of various educational materials (booklets, infographics, videos, social media content, campaigns).

In the form of a project report and presentation.

In the form of a project report and presentation.