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Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery

Study Course Description

Course Description Statuss:Approved
Course Description Version:8.00
Study Course Accepted:08.07.2024 09:24:53
Study Course Information
Course Code:MUSZKK_023LQF level:Level 7
Credit Points:2.00ECTS:3.00
Branch of Science:Clinical MedicineTarget Audience:Medicine
Study Course Supervisor
Course Supervisor:Ieva Bāgante
Study Course Implementer
Structural Unit:Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery and Oral Medicine
The Head of Structural Unit:
Contacts:Riga, 20 Dzirciema Street, mszkkatrsu[pnkts]lv, +371 67457663
Study Course Planning
Full-Time - Semester No.1
Lectures (count)4Lecture Length (academic hours)2Total Contact Hours of Lectures8
Classes (count)2Class Length (academic hours)4Total Contact Hours of Classes8
Total Contact Hours16
Full-Time - Semester No.2
Lectures (count)2Lecture Length (academic hours)2Total Contact Hours of Lectures4
Classes (count)3Class Length (academic hours)4Total Contact Hours of Classes12
Total Contact Hours16
Study course description
Preliminary Knowledge:
To start study course (or semester) all previous assessments according to Study plan (D1) should be successfully passed. Knowledge of anatomy, normal and pathological physiology, general surgery, topographic anatomy and diagnostic radiology is required.
Objective:
To facilitate acquisition of knowledge of diagnostic methods and basic treatment of oral, facial and maxillofacial diseases, injuries and dental oncology. Acquire the ability to provide emergency care to patients with inflammatory processes and injuries, their complications.
Topic Layout (Full-Time)
No.TopicType of ImplementationNumberVenue
1Dentistry, prophylaxis, oral pathologyLectures1.00auditorium
2Odontogenic inflammationLectures1.00auditorium
3Maxillofacial trauma, first aidLectures1.00auditorium
4Reconstructive and plastic surgeryLectures1.00auditorium
5First aid in maxillofacial trauma. Mandibular fracturesClasses1.00METC
6Midface maxillofacial trauma. Odontogenic inflammationClasses1.00clinical base
7Congenital dentofacial deformationLectures1.00auditorium
8OncostomatologyLectures1.00auditorium
9Congenital dentofacial deformation, cleftsClasses1.00clinical base
10Skin cancer of face. Oral cancer. Tumours of salivary glandsClasses1.00clinical base
11Reconstructive and plastic surgeryClasses1.00clinical base
Assessment
Unaided Work:
Independent analysis of literature sources and presentation during classes/seminars. Work with patients, collecting medical anamnesis, preparing medical history and presenting it during practical sessions. Written homework, presentation or oral answers during each lesson. Please fill in the course evaluation form at the end of the course.
Assessment Criteria:
Active participation in practical classes, work with patients, completing medical records, timely submission of high-quality written homework, quality of oral answers during each class (15%). Independent analysis of scientific literature and a presentation in seminar classes (15%). A test with a clinical case study at the end of the course (70%).
Final Examination (Full-Time):Exam (Written)
Final Examination (Part-Time):
Learning Outcomes
Knowledge:On successful course completion, the students will be able to define and demonstrate methods of primary and emergency care in cases of oro-maxillo-facial injuries and acute odontogenic infections. They will recognise and evaluate the clinical signs of oro-facial tumours, and describe differential diagnosis of malignant tumours and treatment principles. They will distinguish and identify the diagnostic principles of maxillofacial imaging and will interpret the images in cases of maxillofacial fractures and diseases.
Skills:The students will be able to perform clinical examination of the oral cavity and maxillofacial region and to establish a diagnosis in cases of trauma, inflammatory processes and tumours at the level of primary medical care. They will be able to immobilise the jaw in case of injuries.
Competencies:The students will be competent in different diagnostic and treatment methods of pathologies in oral and maxillofacial region. They will be able to act in compliance with ethical praxis including the role and limitations of performing different procedures themselves or referring patients properly.
Bibliography
No.Reference
Required Reading
1Dental mammoth
2Contemporary Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery / L.J. Peterson, E. Ellis III, J.R. Hupp, M.R. Tucker. 6th edition / Mosby, St. Louis, 2019.
3Principles of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery. 6th edition. U.J. Moore. Blackwell, 2011. (2024. gadā akceptējams izdevums)
4Maxillofacial surgery. Booth P.W., Schendel S.A., Hausamen J.E. Churchill Livingstone, Elsevier, 2016. 1.-2 sēj.
Additional Reading
1Cleft Lip and Palate. S. Berkowitz. 3rd edition. Springer, 2013 (2024. gadā akceptējams izdevums)
2Oral and maxillofacial trauma. editors Raymond J. Fonseca ... [et al.]. 3rd edition. Elsevier Saunders, 2013 (2024. gadā akceptējams izdevums)
3Oral and Maxillofacial Infections: 15 Unanswered Questions. Oral and maxillofacial surgery clinics of North America. v. 23, no. 4. Saunders an imprint of Elsevier, 2011. (2024. gadā akceptējams izdevums)
Other Information Sources
1oral cancer foundation