Orthodontics III (ORK_013)
About Study Course
Objective
To provide knowledge about the basic principles and methods of orthodontic treatment, identify the need for treatment and referring to an orthodontist. To teach how to be a full-fledged member of an interdisciplinary team, where one of the specialists is an orthodontist.
Prerequisites
Medical genetics, human molecular biology, normal physiology, clinical pharmacology in dentistry, stomatological problems in clinical rheumatology, internal diseases with propedeutics, human anatomy, dental anatomy, embryology, histology, maxillofacial surgery, oral surgery, pathology, psychosomatic medicine and psychotherapy, biostatistics, dental prosthetics and clinic, integrated dentistry, oral, maxillofacial diagnostic radiology, paediatric therapeutic dentistry, prevention in dentistry, public health care in dentistry, therapeutic dentistry, preclinical and clinical course in endodontics, preclinical and clinical course in periodontology, cariology, biomaterials in dentistry, communication culture in dentistry, obstructive sleep apnea syndrome, paediatric oral and maxillofacial surgery, otorhinolaryngology for dentists, paediatrics. Orthodontics I and II courses.
Learning outcomes
• will have the necessary knowledge of the interdisciplinary principles of orthodontic treatment;
• will have the necessary general knowledge of mechanical and functional appliances used in orthodontics;
• will have knowledge about the iatrogenic factors of orthodontic treatment;
• will have the necessary knowledge to provide assistance in cases of dental injuries;
• will have the necessary knowledge about the retention of treatment results and recurrences.
• will be able to reasonably inform the patient or the patient’s parents about orthodontics and related problems;
• will know how to deal with emergency situations in orthodontics.
After completing the course, students:
• will know how to act correctly in all kinds of orthodontic emergencies, including referral to a specialist if necessary;
• will be able to support the orthodontist during orthodontic treatment by motivating the patient and helping to ensure oral hygiene, as well as helping to ensure the retention process after orthodontic treatment.
Study course planning
| Study programme | Study semester | Program level | Study course category | Lecturers | Schedule |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dentistry, ZF | 10 | Master’s | Required | Gundega Jākobsone, Vladislava Zagorska, Jevgenija Podčerņina, Ieva Mauliņa | |
| Dentistry, SSNSF | 10 | Master’s | Required | Gundega Jākobsone, Zane Krišjāne-Poļaka |
