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About Study Course

Credit points / ECTS:1 / 1.5
Course supervisor:Dagnija Rostoka
Course level:Master's
Target audience:Dentistry
Branch of science:Clinical Medicine

Objective

Organised knowledge of the normal microflora in the oral cavity. Knowledge of oral bacteria classification and reclassification principles, morphology, properties, cultivation and identification methods. The oral cavity and the external environment; the normal microflora and its positive and negative effects; cariogenic bacteria and periodontal pathogens, interaction with macroorganism.

Prerequisites

Basic knowledge of biology, anatomy, histology, physiology, immunology, virology and general microbiology.

Learning outcomes

Knowledge

Obtain basic knowledge of the role of normal microflora in oral ecology, aerobic and anaerobic microorganisms, their role in etiology of hard and soft tissues in oral cavity, create competence in evaluation of pathogenesis of oral diseases.

Skills

Upon completion of the course, the students will be able to:
- collect and to examine clinical material from different sites in oral cavity;
- isolate and analyse pure cultures of pathogenic microorganisms.

Competence

Combining theoretical knowledge with practical skills, students will be able to realise these skills in unitary integrative understanding about the importance of bacterial pathogenicity factors in the aetiology of oral diseases.