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About Study Course

Department: Department of Conservative Dentistry and Oral Health
ECTS:3
Course supervisor:Anda Mironova
Study type:Full time
Course level:First level
Target audience:Dentistry
Language:Latvian
Study course description Full description, Full time
Branch of science:Clinical medicine; Dentistry

Objective

The aim of the study course is to provide students with theoretical knowledge and practical skills for effective contact with children and complex patients in dental situations, taking into account their age, psychological and emotional characteristics, as well as to develop the ability to apply appropriate communication and behavioural strategies to reduce fear and anxiety.

Prerequisites

Highschool level knowledge in comunication psychology.

Learning outcomes

Knowledge

1.Name the main features of verbal and non-verbal contact, their manifestations and importance in children’s dentistry

Skills

1.Will be able to adapt oral and dental care recommendations to a child’s learning abilities

Competence

1.Able to engage professionally and empathically with children and other complex patients in dental situations, taking into account their age, state of health and psychological characteristics

Study course planning

Planning period:Year 2025, Autumn semester
Study programmeStudy semesterProgram levelStudy course categoryLecturersSchedule
Dental Hygiene3First levelLimited choiceAnda Mironova