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Study Course Description
Communication with Patients in Paediatric Dentistry
Course Code
ZHAS_018
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
Anda Mironova
Structure Unit Manager
Anda Brinkmane
Structural Unit
Department of Conservative Dentistry and Oral Health
Contacts
Riga, 20 Dzirciema Street, zhs@rsu.lv, +371 67455560
About Study Course
Objective
The aim of the course is to prepare students for a practical work with patients in paediatric dentistry in a psychologically atraumatic manner, using enhanced knowledges, practical psychological exercises and simulated situations. To assist students to recognize the strengthes and weaknesses of their communication with patients.
Preliminary Knowledge
Highschool level knowledge in comunication psychology.
Learning Outcomes
Knowledge
1.On successful completion of the course, students will be able to: • describe verbal and non-verbal communication, its importance in paediatric dentistry; • describe psychological development and communication with pre-school and school children, and adolescents in dental practice; • recognize causes and manifestation of dental fear/anxiety and define different behaviour management techniques to patients; • identify different types of difficult patients and build their tactics in working with them.
Skills
1.On successful completion of the course, the students evaluate the level of patients’ dental fear/anxiety, their psychological and emotional maturity, and in clinical placement to apply optimal behaviour management techniques to them.
Competences
1.On successful completion of the course, students will be able to communicate efficiently with children and other difficult patients, according to their age, health and psychological distinctions.
Assessment
Individual work
Title
% from total grade
Grade
1.
Individual work
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Active participation in discussions and practical classes and timely submission and completion of written homework on the topics covered in the clinical placement, in addition to using relevant literature. Completion of the course evaluation questionnaire.
Examination
Title
% from total grade
Grade
1.
Examination
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The final grade consists of 50% clinical work evaluation and 50% written final exam-test on the topics learned in the lessons.Written final exam-test on the topics learned in the lessons. In order for the test to be passed, 55% of the correct answers to the questions must be provided. Test results in % are converted into points according to RSU regulations.
Study Course Theme Plan
FULL-TIME
Part 1
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Communication in pediatric dentistry and prevention of fear.
EventType
Modality
Location
Contact hours
1.
Class/Seminar
Off site
E-Studies platform
4
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Bilding teeth cleaning skills for different age groups.
EventType
Modality
Location
Contact hours
1.
Class/Seminar
Off site
E-Studies platform
4
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Working with children who have autism spectrum disorders.
EventType
Modality
Location
Contact hours
1.
Class/Seminar
Off site
E-Studies platform
4
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Work in a clinic with children of different ages.
EventType
Modality
Location
Contact hours
1.
Class/Seminar
On site
Specialized room
4
2.
Class/Seminar
On site
Specialized room
4
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Work in a clinic with children who have autism spectrum disorders.
EventType
Modality
Location
Contact hours
1.
Class/Seminar
On site
Specialized room
4
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Exam. Analysis of situations.
EventType
Modality
Location
Contact hours
1.
Class/Seminar
On site
Auditorium
4
Total ECTS (Creditpoints):
3.00
Contact hours:
28 Academic Hours
Final Examination:
Exam (Written)
Bibliography
Required Reading
1.
AAPD Guideline on Behavior Guidance for the Pediatric Dental Patient // Clinical guidelines 2015; 37(6): 180 - 193.
2.
Beaton L., Freeman R., Humphris G. Why are people afraid of the dentist? Observations and explanations // Medical Principles and Practice, 2014; 23(4): 295 – 301.
3.
Dental abstract. Managing fearful or anxious patients. 2014, Volume 59, Issue 4, Pages 212-214, 2014 Mosby, Inc.
4.
Koch, Goran. Pediatric Dentistry : A Clinical Approach, John Wiley & Sons, Incorporated, 2017. ProQuest Ebook Central.
5.
Newton T, Asimakopoulou K, Daly B, Scambler S, Scott S. The management of dental anxiety: time for a sense of proportion? // British Dental Journal 2012; 213: 271 - 274. (akceptējams izdevums)
6.
Poulsen S. The child’s first dental visit // International Journal of Paediatric Dentistry 2003; 13: 264 – 265. Informācija aktuāla, nemainīga.
7.
Wright, Gerald Z.. Behavior Management in Dentistry for Children, John Wiley & Sons, Incorporated, 2014. ProQuest Ebook Central
Additional Reading
1.
Armfield JM, Heaton LJ. Management of fear and anxiety in the dental clinic: a review. Aust Dent J. 2013 Dec;58(4):390-407
2.
Öst L.G., Skaret E.(editors). Cognitive behaviour therapy for dental phobia and anxiety, 2013.
3.
Paul S. Casamassimo DDS MS, Henry W. Fields Jr. DDS MS MSD, Dennis J. McTigue DDS MS, Arthur Nowak DMD - „Pediatric Dentistry: Infancy through Adolescence”, 5th Edition, 2012.
4.
Sotiria Gizani, Kyriaki Seremidi, Konstantina Katsouli, Antigoni Markouli and Dimitrios Kloukos. Basic behavioral management techniques in pediatric dentistry: A systematic review and meta-analysis. Journal of Dentistry, 2022, Volume 126, Article 104303
5.
Stein Duker, L.,I., Grager, M., Giffin, W., Hikita, N., & Polido, J. C. (2022). The relationship between dental fear and anxiety, general Anxiety/Fear, sensory over-responsivity, and oral health behaviors and outcomes: A conceptual model. International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health, 19(4), 2380
Other Information Sources
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