General and Oral Pathology (ZTMVK_067)
About Study Course
Objective
The aim of the course is to provide knowledge and understanding of diseases of the oral mucosa, salivary gland pathologies, the most common manifestations of general diseases in the oral cavity, the most common bone diseases, their diagnostic methods and treatment options involving general medical specialists.
Prerequisites
Knowledge of anatomy and oral morphology, hystology.
Learning outcomes
At the end of the course the student will know:
• Anatomy and histology of oral mucosa. Appearance of healthy oral mucosa.
• Primary and secondary lesions of oral mucosal diseases, classification of diseases of oral mucosa.
• Etiology and appearance of diseases characterized by vesiculobullous lesions.
• Etiology and appearance of diseases characterized by ulcerative lesions.
• Etiology and appearance of diseases characterized by white lesions.
• Red and red/white lesions in oral mucosa, pigmented lesions and papillary lesions.
• Appearance of systemic conditions and diseases in oral mucosa.
• Peculiarities of the lip and the tongue and pathological developments.
• Appearance of HIV infection and AIDS in oral mucosa.
• For bone formations and cysts in the mouth.
• To perform an examination of the oral mucosa, to collect a full history from the patient, to analyze the patient's complaints.
• To perform patient complaints to the clinical picture of the disease and perform diagnosis based on disease classification.
• Differentiates oncological and non-oncological diseases of the mouth, recognizes changes in diseases of the mouth.
• Decide to prescribe the necessary additional laboratory examinations, to involve general practitioners in the complex treatment of the patient.
As a result of the study course, students will be able independently to apply the knowledge acquired practically and theoretically about diseases of the oral mucosa, will be able to differentiate various changes in the oral mucosa and will be able independently to give specific recommendations for the need for treatment.
Study course planning
| Study programme | Study semester | Program level | Study course category | Lecturers | Schedule |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dental Hygiene, ZFH | 3 | First level | Required | Viktors Jankovskis |
