Effective Communication with Patient in Paediatric Dentistry (ZTMVK_019)
About Study Course
Objective
The aim of the course is to prepare students for practical work with patients in paediatric dentistry in a psychologically atraumatic manner, using enhanced knowledges, practical psychological exercises and simulated situations. To assist students to recognize the strengthes and weaknesses of their communication with patients.
Prerequisites
An introduction lecture „Psychoemotional factors managing children in paediatric dentistry” during compulsory course „Paediatric dentistry”, 4th year, semester 7.
Learning outcomes
On successful completion of the course, students will be able to:
• describe verbal and non-verbal communication, its importance in paediatric dentistry;
• describe psychological development and communication with pre-school and school children, and adolescents in dental practice;
• recognize causes and manifestation of dental fear/anxiety and define different behaviour management techniques to patients;
• identify different types of difficult patients and build their tactics working with them.
On successful completion of the course, the students will be able to evaluate the level of patients’ dental fear/anxiety, their psychological and emotional maturity, and apply optimal behaviour management techniques to them.
On successful completion of the course, students will be able to communicate efficiently with children and other difficult patients, according to their age and psychological distinctions.
Study course planning
| Study programme | Study semester | Program level | Study course category | Lecturers | Schedule |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dentistry, ZF | 8 | Master’s | Limited choice | Līga Kroniņa | |
| Dentistry, SSNSF | 8 | Master’s | Limited choice | Līga Kroniņa |
