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About Study Course

Department: Department of Conservative Dentistry and Oral Health
Credit points / ECTS:1 / 1.5
Course supervisor:Dace Gulīte
Study type:Full time
Course level:First level
Target audience:Dentistry
Language:Latvian
Branch of science:Clinical Medicine; Oral Medicine

Objective

To develop understanding and knowledge of the development and growth of the face, jaws and bite, etiology and classification of dentofacial abnormalities, diagnostic and treatment planning methods, basic principles of operation of orthodontic devices and equipment and indications of their application. To develop students' skills to recognize skeletal, dentoalveolar and occlusion abnormalities in milk, shifts and permanent bite, to help understand and apply theoretical knowledge in a clinic, providing the necessary oral care skills to patients with orthodontic equipment.

Prerequisites

Acquired knowledge of anatomy, histology, teeth and jaw radiology.

Learning outcomes

Knowledge

Students evaluate patient's bite, recognise orthognathic bite: know how to name orthodontic problems in different phases of bite development; recognise the operation of mechanical, functional and non-removable equipment and components; explain and justify dental care during orthodontic treatment; use clinical cases discussed in lectures and classes, analyse and use in work with the patient.

Skills

Evaluate dentofacial and dental line abnormalities in milk, exchange and permanent bite.
Recognise various fixed and removable orthodontic equipment.
Evaluate the patient's bite and recognise the orthognathic bite.
Develop individually appropriate care for patients with orthodontic hardware and recommend the most appropriate oral care products.

Competence

Students evaluate the patient's bite, analyse and formulate the most appropriate treatment plan; constantly perform the necessary manipulations. Know how to instruct the patient to take care of their teeth in orthodontic treatment.
Independently learn the latest literature on dental care for patients with orthodontic equipment in medical journals and websites. To evaluate the bite and tooth line abnormalities during practical work with the patient.

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