Cariology

Study Course Description

Course Description Statuss:Approved

Course Description Version:7.00

Study Course Accepted:28.02.2024 08:43:29

Study Course Information
Course Code:		ZTMVK_022		LQF level:		Level 7
Credit Points:		6.00		ECTS:		9.00
Branch of Science:		Clinical Medicine; Oral Medicine		Target Audience:		Dentistry
Study Course Supervisor
Course Supervisor:		Inguna Rence-Bambīte
Study Course Implementer
Structural Unit:		Department of Conservative Dentistry and Oral Health
The Head of Structural Unit:
Contacts:		Riga, Dzirciema street 20, tskrsu[pnkts]lv, +371 67455560
Study Course Planning
Full-Time - Semester No.1
Lectures (count)		14	Lecture Length (academic hours)		2	Total Contact Hours of Lectures		28
Classes (count)			Class Length (academic hours)			Total Contact Hours of Classes		0
Total Contact Hours								28
Full-Time - Semester No.2
Lectures (count)			Lecture Length (academic hours)			Total Contact Hours of Lectures		0
Classes (count)		11	Class Length (academic hours)		4	Total Contact Hours of Classes		44
Total Contact Hours								44
Full-Time - Semester No.3
Lectures (count)			Lecture Length (academic hours)			Total Contact Hours of Lectures		0
Classes (count)		12	Class Length (academic hours)		4	Total Contact Hours of Classes		48
Total Contact Hours								48
Study course description
Preliminary Knowledge:
1. Anatomy, Physiology of Oral Cavity; 2. Biology; 3. Histology, Pathological Histology; 4. Microbiology; 5. Chemistry, Physics; 6. Pharmacology; 7. Common diseases; 8. Dental materials; 9. Preclinical course; 10. Basics of ethics and social science.
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.
Topic Layout (Full-Time)
No.	Topic			Type of Implementation		Number	Venue
1	Introduction in Cariology. Epidemiology of dental caries. Classification of pathologies on hard dental tissues.			Lectures		1.00	E-Studies platform
2	Etiology and patogenesis of dental caries.			Lectures		1.00	E-Studies platform
3	Enamel caries – definition, classification, hystopathology, clinical picture, patient complaints.			Lectures		1.00	E-Studies platform
4	Dentin caries – definition, classification, hystopathology, clinical picture, patient complaints.			Lectures		1.00	E-Studies platform
5	Root surface caries – definition, classification, hystopathology, clinical picture, patient complaints.			Lectures		1.00	E-Studies platform
6	Diagnostic methods of dental caries.			Lectures		1.00	E-Studies platform
7	Caries risk assessment.			Lectures		1.00	E-Studies platform
8	Acquired pathologies of hard dental tissues – erosions, pathological tooth wear, wedge shaped defect, tooth hypersensitivity.			Lectures		2.00	E-Studies platform
9	Hereditary pathologies of hard dental tissues.			Lectures		2.00	E-Studies platform
10	Caries treatment – methods and materials.			Lectures		1.00	E-Studies platform
11	Evaluation of quality of the Dental Restorations. Criteria for placement and replacement of dental restoration.			Lectures		1.00	E-Studies platform
12	Differencial diagnosis of pathologies on hard dental tissues.			Lectures		1.00	E-Studies platform
13	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.			Classes		1.00	E-Studies platform
14	Status detection and treatment planning (for patient). Test. Sequence of manipulation with different dental materials.			Classes		1.00	clinical base
15	Patient treatment. Test. Sequence of manipulation in restorative dentistry, choice of instruments. Documentation in dental clinic.			Classes		1.00	clinical base
16	Patient treatment. Test. Enamel caries – definition, classification, pathogenesis, ultrastructural and hystopathological picture. Clinical picture and patient complaints. Diagnostics and differential diagnostics.			Classes		1.00	clinical base
17	Patient treatment. Test. Dentin caries – definition, classification, pathogenesis, ultrastructural and hystopathological picture. Clinical picture and patient complaints. Diagnostics and differential diagnostics.			Classes		1.00	clinical base
18	Patient treatment. Test. Root surface caries – definition, classification, pathogenesis, ultrastructural and hystopathological picture. Clinical picture and patient complaints. Diagnostics and differential diagnostics.			Classes		1.00	clinical base
19	Patient treatment. Test. Acquired pathologies of hard dental tissue.			Classes		1.00	clinical base
20	Patient treatment. Test. Hereditary pathologies of hard dental tissue.			Classes		1.00	clinical base
21	Patient treatment.			Classes		3.00	clinical base
22	Patient treatment			Classes		12.00	clinical base
Assessment
Unaided Work:
Preparing a presentation on the topic covered during the course, an analysis of different clinical cases, a research project: literature review, a clinical study according to the research project principles. At the end of the study course, fill in the study course evaluation questionnaire.
Assessment Criteria:
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.
Final Examination (Full-Time):		Exam (Written)
Final Examination (Part-Time):
Learning Outcomes
Knowledge:		On successful completion of the course the students will be able to: • describe the structure, functions and pathologies of dental hard tissues; • define local and general factors, microorganisms, carbohydrates, saliva, fluoride intake, dietary factors, and socio-economic factors in development of caries and other dental hard tissue disorders; • collect and recognize clinical manifestation of caries and other dental hard tissue disorders.
Skills:		On successful completion of the course the students will be able to: • select and apply appropriate method of caries and other dental hard tissue treatment, considering its limitations; • interpret data on the presence of different stages of the caries process and symptoms related to dental caries; • prepare a treatment plan, accompanied by continuing general oral health preventive care; • evaluate results and prognosis of the treatment, anticipated complications and their prevention, modify the plan of treatment.
Competencies:		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.
Bibliography
No.	Reference
Required Reading
1	Ole Fejerskov, Edvina Kidd. “Dental Caries. The Disease and its Clinical Management“. Blackwell Munksgaard, Blackwell Publishing CO, 2015.
2	Nisha Garg, Amit Garg. Textbook of operative dentistry. 4th edition. New Delhi; London: The Health Sciences Publisher, 2020.
Additional Reading
1	J. F. Roulett, N. H. F. Wilson, M. Fuzzi Advances in Operative Dentistry. Vol. 1, Vol. 2 Quintessence Publ. Co, 2001.
2	Jorge Perdigao, et all. Adhesive dentistry: Current concepts and clinical considerations. Journal of Esthetic and Restorative Dentistry, March 2021
3	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): 1294-1304
Other Information Sources
1	http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/
2	http://www.cochrane.org/