General and Oral Microbiology, Immunology (BUMK_074)
About Study Course
Objective
To develop dental students’ knowledge and understanding of the fundamental principles of general and oral microbiology and immunology, enabling them to explain the classification, structure, biological characteristics, and pathogenic properties of microorganisms, as well as their interactions with the host and the immune system. To foster an evidence-based understanding of the oral cavity as a dynamic ecological system and of the role of the normal oral microbiota in maintaining oral homeostasis. To provide students with an understanding of the significance of microbiological processes in oral health and in the aetiology, pathogenesis, prevention, and treatment of oral diseases.
Prerequisites
Biology, anatomy, histology, physiology.
Learning outcomes
1.- Describes the classification, structure, biological characteristics, pathogenic properties, and environmental distribution of microorganisms.
- Explains the fundamental principles of microorganism-host interactions and the mechanisms involved in the development of infectious diseases.
- Describes the components, mechanisms of action, and functions of innate and adaptive immunity in protecting the host against infectious agents.
- Describes the fundamental principles of asepsis, antisepsis, sterilisation, disinfection, and infection control in dentistry.
- Explains the principles of antimicrobial therapy and the mechanisms underlying the development of antimicrobial resistance in microorganisms.
- Describes the oral cavity as a dynamic ecological system and explains the role of the normal oral microbiota in maintaining oral homeostasis.
- Describes the composition and characteristics of the oral microbiota in different ecological niches of the oral cavity.
- Explains the role of the major medically significant microorganisms in the pathogenesis of diseases affecting the hard and soft tissues of the oral cavity.
1.- Performs basic microbiological laboratory procedures in accordance with laboratory safety and quality requirements.
- Applies fundamental microbiological methods for the detection, isolation, and characterisation of microorganisms.
- Interprets the results of microbiological investigations and evaluates their significance in the diagnosis of infectious diseases.
- Evaluates the results of antimicrobial susceptibility testing and their significance for the selection of appropriate antimicrobial therapy.
- Analyses the interactions between microorganisms and the host during the development of infectious diseases.
- Analyses the role of the oral microbiota in maintaining oral health and in the development of oral diseases.
- Evaluates the contribution of microbiological factors to the aetiology and pathogenesis of diseases affecting the hard and soft tissues of the oral cavity.
- Applies knowledge of microbiology and immunology to the analysis of clinical cases and the explanation of the pathogenesis of oral diseases.
1.- Integrates knowledge of general and oral microbiology, as well as immunology, to explain the interactions between microorganisms and the host during the development of infectious diseases.
- Evaluates the significance of microbiological and immunological processes in clinical decision-making related to the prevention, diagnosis, and treatment planning of oral diseases.
- Justifies the importance of the fundamental principles of infection control and antimicrobial therapy in ensuring safe and evidence-based dental practice.
- Integrates knowledge of the oral microbiota and pathogenic microorganisms to substantiate the role of microbiological factors in maintaining oral health, the development of oral diseases, and the planning of preventive measures.
