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Syllabus Oral Surgery-6th Year (theoretical) - 97902
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Last update 29-09-2024
HU Credits: 2

Degree/Cycle: 2nd degree (Master)

Responsible Department: Dental Medicine

Semester: 1st Semester

Teaching Languages: Hebrew

Campus: Ein Karem

Course/Module Coordinator: prof. Nardy Caspi

Coordinator Email: nardicaspi@gmail.com

Coordinator Office Hours: Unlimited - appointments should be scheduled with the Departments’-head secretary

Teaching Staff:
Dr. Heli Rushinek,
Dr. eli vazana,
Prof. Nardy Casap,
Dr. Yoram Fleissig,
Dr. isaac milhem,
Dr. Jawad AbuTair,
Dr. Itai Zeevi,
Dr. Adir Cohen,
Dr. Tabib Rami,
Dr. michael abba,
Dr. Shay Sharon

Course/Module description:
This course focuses on the diagnosis and surgical treatment by case and problem learning, focusing on the different aspects of evaluation, differential diagnosis, treatment plan and outcomes. The course is based on seminars prepared and presented by the students under the supervision of the senior surgeons. Two weeks of rotation in the oral & maxillofacial clinic (Course no. D6-97877), provide the students clinical experience in diagnosis, facial trauma, cranio-facial anomalies and pathologies of the jaws as well as the clinical experience in minor surgical procedures (tooth extractions, implantology, control of infection etc.). As part of the rotation the students observe major surgeries and are given the opportunity to familiarize themselves with advanced surgical procedures. Furthermore the students will be actively involved in the hospitals’ emergency and trauma department twice a week throughout the whole evening and night.

Course/Module aims:
The course aims at preparing the sixth year student to be capable of diagnosing and comprehending different cases from a surgical point of view. In the clinical part of the course the students are given the opportunity to demonstrate knowledge and gain experience in minor surgical procedures and to be exposed to numerous maxillofacial problems and treatment modalities.

Learning outcomes - On successful completion of this module, students should be able to:
• Perform a thorough patient anamnesis including: medical review, sociological and psychological review, dental history and risk assessment.
• Perform a thorough clinical examination including: examination of head and neck and orofacial soft tissues, examination of teeth and restorations and radiographic examination.
• Demonstrate a range of diagnostic skills by: evaluating medical histories, showing radiographic diagnosis/diagnostic skills, identification of pathology of oral soft and hard tissues.
• Demonstrate knowledge in advanced surgical procedures: orthognathic surgery, dental and maxillofacial trauma, cranio-facial anomalies, implant dentistry and procedures of alveolar bone augmentation. Diagnosis and treatment of oral and maxillofacial infections, salivary gland diseases, TMJ diseases, soft and hard tissue pathology (benign and malignant).
• Identify and have a thorough differential diagnosis of oral pathologies and demonstrate knowledge in the appropriate treatment.

This course supports the following HUHSDM Professional Practice Competencies: 2.2, 2.9, 2.10, 2.11, 2.12, 2.13, 3.5


Attendance requirements(%):
80%

Teaching arrangement and method of instruction: interactive

Course/Module Content:
4.11.24 "Initial Trauma Treatment" by Dr. Tabib
11.11.24 "Dentoalveolar Trauma by Dr. Sharon
25.11.24 dental implants - planning and execution Dr Milhem
9.12.24 "Dilemmas in the Treatment of benign tumors" by Prof. Caspi
18.11.24 "Surgical Treatment for Systemic Illness (Including Blood Disorders)" by Dr. Pleissig
2.12.24"Bone Substitutes Usage" by Prof. Caspi
16.12.24"head and neck surgery" by Dr. Abutair
23.12.24 "Dentoalveolar Surgery (Extractions and Complications)" by Dr. Aba
30.12.24 "salivary glands Diseases - Diagnosis and Treatment" by Dr. Alterman
6.1.25"Orthognathic surgery" by Prof. Kaspi
13.1.25"Treatment for cleft Lip and Palate" by Dr. Rushinek
20.1.25"Infection Spread" by Dr. Zeevi
27.1.25"Hypomobility and Hypermobility" by Dr. Cohen





Required Reading:
1. Contemporary Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery. Peterson, L.J., Eliss, E. III, Hupp, J.R. and Tucker, M.R. 5th Ed., 2008, Mosby.
2. Oral Pathology. Clinical-Pathologic Correlations. Joseph A. Regezi and James Sciubba. W.B. Saunders Co. Latest edition
3. Oral Anatomy. Harry Sicher. Latest edition
4. Oral Radiology: Principles and Interpretation [Hardcover]
5. Dental Management of the Medically Compromised Patient. James W. Little, Donald A. Falace, Craig S. Miller and Nelson L. Rhodus. 6th Ed. Mosby 2002

Additional Reading Material:
the teacher may give any other english articles to be read before the lecture


Grading Scheme :
Written Exam % 90
Submission assignments during the semester: Exercises / Essays / Audits / Reports / Forum / Simulation / others 10 %

Additional information:
in the begining of each meeting an interactive quiz will be taken.
final exam at the end of the course will include 4th, 5th and 6th years content.
 
Students needing academic accommodations based on a disability should contact the Center for Diagnosis and Support of Students with Learning Disabilities, or the Office for Students with Disabilities, as early as possible, to discuss and coordinate accommodations, based on relevant documentation.
For further information, please visit the site of the Dean of Students Office.
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