Orthodontics II (ORK_012)
About Study Course
Objective
The course aims to introduce the principles and methods of treating dental, maxillary, and mandibular growth anomalies. It develops the ability to differentiate between simple and complex treatment strategies and recognize when to refer patients to an orthodontist.
Prerequisites
Medical genetics, human molecular biology, normal physiology, clinical pharmacology in dentistry, internal diseases with propedeutics, human anatomy, dental anatomy, embryology, histology, maxillofacial surgery, oral surgery, pathology, psychosomatic medicine and psychotherapy, biostatistics, prosthodontics and clinic, dental and maxillofacial diagnostic radiology, prophylaxis in dentistry, endodontics: preclinical and clinical course, periodontology preclinical and clinical course, paediatric dentistry, restorative dentistry, cariology, biomaterials in dentistry, contact culture in dentistry, obstructive sleep apnea syndrome, paediatric maxillofacial surgery, otorhinolaryngology for a dentist, paediatrics, Orthodontics I course.
Learning outcomes
• Will be necessary knowledge at the level of understanding about the principles of treatment of dental and jaw anomalies in children, adolescents and adults;
• will have the necessary knowledge at the level of understanding about the general principles of orthodontic treatment planning;
• general knowledge of mechanical and functional equipment used in orthodontics will be required;
• will have the necessary knowledge to provide assistance in cases of dental injuries;
• will have the necessary knowledge about bite deformations caused by prematurely lost teeth.
Will be able to inform patients and their parents about orthodontic treatment principles;
Ability to evaluate the strength of evidence of a scientific article and ability to analyse a scientific article.
• competence to support the orthodontist during orthodontic treatment, motivating the patient and helping to ensure oral hygiene, explaining the basic principles of orthodontic treatment;
• ability to assess the risks of development of bite anomalies after premature tooth extractions.
Study course planning
| Study programme | Study semester | Program level | Study course category | Lecturers | Schedule |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dentistry, SSNSF | 9 | Master’s | Required | Zane Krišjāne-Poļaka, Ieva Mauliņa, Alla Beļaka | |
| Dentistry, ZF | 9 | Master’s | Required | Jevgenija Podčerņina, Edmonda Niķe, Signe Silineviča, Marija Gūtmane |
