Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery (MUSZKK_023)
About Study Course
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.
Prerequisites
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.
Learning outcomes
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.
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.
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.
Study course planning
| Study programme | Study semester | Program level | Study course category | Lecturers | Schedule |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Medicine, SSNMFz | 10 | Master’s | Limited choice | Ieva Bāgante | |
| Medicine, SSNMF | 9 | Master’s | Limited choice | Ieva Bāgante | |
| Medicine, MF | 9 | Master’s | Limited choice | Ieva Bāgante |
| Study programme | Study semester | Program level | Study course category | Lecturers | Schedule |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Medicine, SSNMF | 10 | Master’s | Limited choice | ||
| Medicine, SSNMFz | 9 | Master’s | Limited choice | ||
| Medicine, MF | 10 | Master’s | Limited choice |
