Preclinical and Clinical Course in Periodontology (ZTMVK_060)
About Study Course
Objective
To obtain knowledge of structure, functions and diseases of periodontium and related systemic diseases; students should learn how to diagnose periodontal diseases, choose the appropriate treatment methods, and students should acquire skills in using them in practical clinical work.
Prerequisites
Knowledge of anatomy and physiology, histology, microbiology, pharmacology, internal diseases and prevention of oral diseases, radiology and preferably of immunology.
Learning outcomes
On successful completion of the course, the students will be able to:
• explain the etiology and pathogenesis of periodontal diseases;
• describe how to prevent periodontal disease progression and maintain periodontal patients;
• to understand the classification of periodontal diseases and recognise periodontal diseases and conditions
• understand the principles of periodontal treatment, the different phases and their sequence.
On successful completion of the course, the students will be able to:
• to perform a periodontal examination on a patient and diagnose periodontal disease;
• assess the prognosis of periodontal disease and formulate an appropriate periodontal treatment plan;
• diagnose and perform emergency treatment for acute periodontal conditions;
• apply non-surgical (conventional) methods of periodontal treatment;
• plan the surgical and maintenance phases of treatment;
• assess and interpret the results of periodontal treatment.
Upon completing the course, the students can apply their knowledge and practical skills in diagnosing periodontal diseases and complex treatment of oral diseases.
Study course planning
| Study programme | Study semester | Program level | Study course category | Lecturers | Schedule |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dentistry, ZF | 5 | Master’s | Required | Una Stāmere, Dārta Elizabete Emuliņa, Jevgēnijs Pustovits, Anastasija Strazdiņa-Ščerbakova, Justīne Karlova | |
| Dentistry, SSNSF | 5 | Master’s | Required | Anete Vaškevica, Aleksandrs Grišuļonoks, Līva Blumfelde, Agnese Miķelsone, Jevgēnijs Pustovits | |
| Dentistry, SSNSFz | 6 | Master’s | Required | Māra Paeglīte, Anete Vaškevica, Anastasija Strazdiņa-Ščerbakova |
| Study programme | Study semester | Program level | Study course category | Lecturers | Schedule |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dentistry, ZF | 6 | Master’s | Required | Una Stāmere, Māra Paeglīte, Jevgēnijs Pustovits, Dārta Elizabete Emuliņa, Līva Blumfelde | |
| Dentistry, SSNSFz | 5 | Master’s | Required | Anete Vaškevica, Jevgēnijs Pustovits, Agnese Miķelsone, Aleksandrs Grišuļonoks | |
| Dentistry, SSNSF | 6 | Master’s | Required | Anastasija Strazdiņa-Ščerbakova, Justīne Karlova, Anete Vaškevica, Agnese Miķelsone |
