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About Study Course

ECTS:49
Course supervisor:Ilona Viduskalne
Study type:Full time
Course level:Doctor
Target audience:Medicine
Language:Latvian
Study course description Full description, Full time
Branch of science:Anatomy; Clinical medicine

Objective

Acquire and improve theoretical knowledge and practical skills in accordance with the requirements of the specialism with the aim of preparing paediatric dentists for certification in accordance with Latvian legislation.
Ensure the acquisition of evidence-based knowledge in paediatric dental disease pathology, microbiology, endodontology, integrating the sphere of the specialism into other sectors of dentistry and medicine.

Learning outcomes

Knowledge

1.In disease diagnostics, prevention, treatment planning, conservative and surgical treatment, prognosis assessment. Ensure the acquisition of the evidence-based knowledge in paediatric dental disease pathology, microbiology, endodontology, integrating the sphere of the specialism into other sectors of dentistry and medicine. Ensure the acquisition of knowledge in methodology and critical assessment of the literature.

Skills

1.Ensure the acquisition of skills in diagnostics and differential diagnostics of paediatric dental diseases. Apply evidence-based treatment methods to conservative, surgical and endodontic dental treatment. Ensure the acquisition of treatment planning skills that are integrated and related to other spheres of dentistry. Professional communication with patients, medical staff and colleagues. Ensure multidisciplinary care of traumatic dental injuries.

Competence

1.Ensure a high level of competence in paediatric dentistry in accordance with the Rules of the Paediatric Dentist sub-specialty for the acquisition of the corresponding professional qualification. Be competent to work in stomatological institutions in accordance with the profile of the acquired qualification, as determined by the Professional association; and in private practice in accordance with existing legislation; and in universities to train students and doctors.