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About Study Course

Department: Department of general dentistry
ECTS:6
Course supervisor:Gunta Nimma
Study type:Full time
Course level:First level
Target audience:Dentistry
Language:Latvian
Study course description Full description, Full time
Branch of science:Clinical medicine; Dentistry

Objective

Provide students with theoretical knowledge and practical skills on periodont construction, disease aetiology, diagnosis and treatment, as well as develop clinical skills in the application of instruments and patient care in periodontology.

Prerequisites

Students must have knowledge in oral anatomy, physiology, histology, microbiology and prevention of oral diseases.

Learning outcomes

Knowledge

1.Is familiar with the anatomical and histological structure of the periodont.

Skills

1.Perform a clinical examination, probing and collection of a history of periodont.

Competence

1.Demonstrate the ability to independently and safely perform periodont examination and treatment in a clinical setting.

Study course planning

Planning period:Year 2026, Spring semester
Study programmeStudy semesterProgram levelStudy course categoryLecturersSchedule
Dental Hygiene2First levelRequiredUna Stāmere, Gunta Nimma