Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery I

Study Course Description

Course Description Statuss:Approved

Course Description Version:9.00

Study Course Accepted:30.05.2023 09:05:57

Study Course Information
Course Code:		MUSZKK_021		LQF level:		Level 7
Credit Points:		2.00		ECTS:		3.00
Branch of Science:		Clinical Medicine; Oral Medicine		Target Audience:		Dentistry
Study Course Supervisor
Course Supervisor:		Egils Korņevs
Study Course Implementer
Structural Unit:		Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery and Oral Medicine
The Head of Structural Unit:
Contacts:		Riga, 20 Dzirciema Street, Room No. 318, Room no. 21, MSZKKrsu[pnkts]lv, +371 67457663
Study Course Planning
Full-Time - Semester No.1
Lectures (count)		4	Lecture Length (academic hours)		2	Total Contact Hours of Lectures		8
Classes (count)		12	Class Length (academic hours)		4	Total Contact Hours of Classes		48
Total Contact Hours								56
Study course description
Preliminary Knowledge:
To start study course (or semester) all previous assessments according to Study plan (D1) should be successfully passed. Topographic anatomy and operative surgery in the oral and maxillofacial surgery, oral surgery, pathophysiology in general and special pathology, general surgery, diagnostic radiology, internal medicine with propaedeutics, pharmacology, emergency care.
Objective:
At the end of the course the student will have integrated knowledge of oral and maxillofacial surgery from previous study years, adding oncostomatology, orthognathic surgery, as well as will be able to perform small surgical operations and manipulations in dentistry, and will be able to continue postgraduate training in oral and maxillofacial surgery or a related specialty.
Topic Layout (Full-Time)
No.	Topic			Type of Implementation		Number	Venue
1	Oncostomatology – principles of diagnostics and treatment, organization of care. Cancer and precancer of oral mucosa. Tumours of lip and facial skin.			Lectures		1.00	other
2	Tumours of facial bones and jaws. Tumours of salivary glands. Oral and dental care of oncostomatological patients.			Lectures		1.00	other
3	Dental implants: history, materials, indications, clinical applications.			Lectures		1.00	other
4	Surgical protocol, adjunctive surgery, complications.			Lectures		1.00	other
5	Diagnostic principles of tumours of maxillofacial region. TNM system and stage of tumours.			Classes		1.00	clinical base
6	Oral cancer and precancer. Cancer and precancer of lips.			Classes		1.00	clinical base
7	Tumours of jaw. Tumours of facial skin.			Classes		1.00	clinical base
8	Tumours of salivary glands.			Classes		1.00	clinical base
9	Stomatological problems of radiotherapy.			Classes		1.00	clinical base
10	Presentation of patients’ case report. The recent research information from published articles.			Classes		1.00	clinical base
11	Surgical anatomy of toothless jaws and morphologic criteria before pre-prosthetic surgery. Dental implantation procedure stages, flap formation approaches, necessary instruments, surgery techniques, types of implants.			Classes		1.00	clinical base
12	Replacement of partially and single missing tooth. Implantation in completely toothless jaws. Surgical techniques, instruments, materials. Soft and bone tissue corrections and implants for fixation of removable prosthesis.			Classes		1.00	clinical base
13	Alveolar bone augmentation prior dental implantation. Complications after dental implants; possible solutions.			Classes		1.00	clinical base
14	Seminar "Cranio-maxillo-facial deformations, orthognathic surgery. Basics and methods of plastic and reconstructive surgery of face. The recent findings in orthognatic surgery. "			Classes		1.00	clinical base
15	Seminar "Complications of dental anaesthesia and exodontia and its prevention in dental practice ".			Classes		1.00	clinical base
16	Seminar " Impaction and dystopia of the teeth". Presentation of results of recent studies in impacted teeth surgery. Semester assessment.			Classes		1.00	clinical base
Assessment
Unaided Work:
Individual theoretical preparing for each class, independent literature reading. Please fill in the course evaluation form at the end of the course.
Assessment Criteria:
• Active participation in practical works, qualitatively and timely written homework, quality of oral answers in all classes. • Theoretical and practical skills assessment in colloquiua. • At the end of the course Examination includes Maxillofacial Surgery (7th sem.), Children Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery (8th sem), Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery (9th sem). 1) oral answers to 3 theoretical questions (50%) 2) answers to questions about a described clinical case without prior preparation (30%) 3) X-ray image recognition and analysis (5%) 4) prescribing medication (specific medicinal product, dosage, method of administration) (5%) 5) evaluation of the clinical work performed during the semester, which is reflected in the "Student's diary in oral and maxillofacial surgery", discussion (10%).
Final Examination (Full-Time):		Exam (Oral)
Final Examination (Part-Time):
Learning Outcomes
Knowledge:		On successful completion of the study course, basic knowledge will be acquired and the student will be able to explain etiopathogenesis, clinical manifestation, diagnosis, principles and methods of treatment of oral and maxillofacial pathology, including pain control, emergency care, oral surgery, inflammatory diseases and injuries, tumours and orthognatic surgery, ethical and administrative principles, peculiarities of communication in the practice of oral and maxillofacial surgery.
Skills:		As a result of the study programme acquisition, students will be able to identify pathology in the oral and maxillofacial region, if necessary, perform independent treatment or refer the patient to another specialist for appropriate procedures (pain and fear control, emergency care, extraction, intraoral incision, biopsy, minor dentoalveolar surgery), to communicate skillfully with the patient, his family members, as well as with other medical specialists.
Competencies:		To be competent in the diagnosis of oral and maxillofacial diseases and injuries and the choice of treatment methods in ethical practice, subject to the relevant rules and restrictions, when prescribing treatment to a patient or referring to a specialist. The students will recognize the necessity for lifelong learning.
Bibliography
No.	Reference
Required Reading
1	Dentalmammoth.com
2	Contemporary Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery / L.J. Peterson, E. Ellis III, J.R. Hupp, M.R. Tucker, 7th ed. Elsevier, 2019.
3	Oxford Handbook of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery / Luke Cascarini. 2nd ed. Oxford University Press, 2018.
4	Basic Concepts in Head & Neck Surgery and Oncology/ Krishnakumar Thankappan, Subramania Iyer, 2nd ed. Edition 2019
5	Multidisciplinary Care of the Head and Neck Cancer Patient/ Ellie Maghami, S. Ho, Springer, Cham 2018
6	Jatin Shah's Head and Neck Surgery and Oncology/ Jatin Shah's. 5th ed. April 9, 2020
7	Contemporary Oral Oncology: Rehabilitation and Supportive Care/ Moni Abraham Kuriakose. Springer, 2017
Additional Reading
1	Handbook of local anesthesia : with 441 illustrations / Stanley F. Malamed. 6th ed. Elsevier Mosby, 2020
2	Medical emergencies in the dental office / Stanley F. Malamed. chapter 4, Legal considerations contributed by Daniel L. Orr II. 7th ed. Elsevier, 2022
3	Oral and maxillofacial trauma / editors, Raymond J. Fonseca ... [et al.]. 3rd ed. Elsevier Saunders, 2013
4	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.
Other Information Sources
1	Journal of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery
2	International Journal of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery