Universitat Internacional de Catalunya
Clinics I
Other languages of instruction: Catalan, Spanish
Teaching staff
Introduction
Clinical practice with patients will be carried out under the supervision of a professor from the discipline. In order to participate, the student must have previously met the minimum objectives for both theory and laboratory practices. Access to clinical practice will be individualized, based on the skills demonstrated by each student during preclinical practice.
Pre-course requirements
Having met the minimum objectives set for the theory, as well as the prerequisite courses of the program, including laboratory practices, is an essential requirement to progress to the next stages of the training program. This prior training ensures that the student possesses the necessary knowledge and skills to successfully face the more advanced stages of their learning, including clinical practices.
Objectives
The main objective is to carry out the maximum number of clinical cases both at the CUO facilities and at the contracted external practice centers. This includes endodontic treatments, retreatments, dental trauma, dental surgery, autotransplantation, and intentional replantation.
The student must document the cases performed using radiographs, photographs, and videos. The cases will be reviewed during clinical sessions by the program faculty.
Under the supervision of the professor, the student must be capable of:
- Determining the causes of dental health loss.
- Performing the techniques required to restore dental health.
- Achieving a definitive diagnosis for a patient with periapical pathology.
- Establishing an appropriate treatment plan for a patient with dental pathology.
- Understanding the various steps involved in root canal treatment.
- Determining the need for root canal treatment based on an accurate periapical diagnosis.
- Understanding the potential accidents that can occur during root canal treatment.
- Understanding the incidence and causes of endodontic failures.
- Knowing the indications and clinical techniques for endodontic surgery.
- Knowing the indications and clinical techniques for intentional replantation.
- Knowing the indications and clinical techniques for dental autotransplantation.
- Establishing the therapeutic approach for an unformed apex.
- Recognizing the different situations that cause emergencies in endodontics and adopting the appropriate approach to them.
- Describing the clinical techniques for reconstructing an endodontically treated tooth.
- Developing public speaking skills.
- Developing the ability to write scientific papers in the field of dental restoration.
- Fostering curiosity for research and deepening knowledge.
Competences/Learning outcomes of the degree programme
- CN01 - Identify with precision the most advanced technical processes related to endodontics.
- CN03 - Carry out a critical analysis to rigorously assimilate the different scientific methodologies
- CN04 - Recognize the origin and development of the different pathologies that affect the oral cavity, based on the transversal interrelation of biomedical sciences.
- CP04 - Generate work synergies with professionals from other areas and disciplines through the design of joint action strategies.
- HB02 - Apply different sources of information (scientific publications and gray literature) depending on the endodontic context found.
- HB03 - Manage the complexity of each endodontic case.
- HB04 - Classify endodontic cases as easy, moderate or complex.
- HB05 - Apply multidisciplinary knowledge acquired from other areas (periodontics, restorative and orthodontics) in an endodontic problem.
- HB07 - Combine prevention and treatment of the most common problems in the field of endodontics (perforations, steps, fractured instruments, etc.).
- HB08 - Apply with great mastery both conventional and advanced techniques in the field of dental therapeutic pathology.
- HB09 - Act rigorously in complex situations of endo-periodontal lesions, resorptions and pain of non-odontogenic origin.
- HB10 - Apply the most suitable materials for pulp regeneration treatments, vital pulp therapy and dental traumatology.
- HB12 - Plan a defined and appropriate protocol in the event of endodontic failure.
- HB16 - Integrate radiological advances in three dimensions in the analysis of different endodontic situations.
- HB18 - Present the final master's thesis in front of a tribunal with guarantees and scientific criteria.
- HB20 - Prepare an appropriate endodontic treatment plan based on an exhaustive clinical and radiographic analysis.
Learning outcomes of the subject
- - Diagnosis and Treatment Plan in Endodontics LEARNING OUTCOMES From title – CN01, HB03, HB05, HB12, HB14, HB18, HB20 Of matter – The students will be able to: 1. Solve the complications that undergraduate students have during their preclinical practices. 2. Make public presentations of their own clinical cases based on scientific literature, through the correct use of scientific terminology. 3. Debate and reason endodontic clinical techniques before a specialized and non-specialized audience in a clear and unambiguous way. 4. Determine the role of an endodontist within an interdisciplinary team. 5. Successfully plan, through prior analysis, any endodontic problem, as well as those directly related to restorative and aesthetic dentistry. 6. Identify and organize endodontic material and instruments in a precise and orderly manner. 7. Assess different therapeutic options for pulpo-periapical pathology according to the scientific literature. 8. Develop different isolation strategies for the surgical field to carry out a successful endodontic and restorative treatment
Syllabus
This course allows students to carry out clinical practices with patients, integrating all the content learned in the theoretical courses taught throughout the master’s program. The main objective is for students to apply theoretical knowledge to real clinical situations, promoting evidence-based clinical decision-making. Through this process, students develop critical skills and the ability to assess different treatment options, always considering clinical, ethical, and patient-specific needs. This practical approach enables them to consolidate their professional competencies and prepare for the challenges that clinical practice entails in the real world.
Teaching and learning activities
In person
The student will attend the CUO facilities or the contracted external practice centers, following the pre-established schedules to carry out clinical practice with patients. These clinical practices will take place in a controlled and supervised environment, where students can apply the knowledge acquired during the theoretical training. The aim is for students to develop their practical skills, enhance their ability to make clinical decisions, and learn to manage real cases, always maintaining the highest standards of care quality. Constant supervision by the faculty and professionals at the centers ensures high-quality learning and solid training, preparing the student for the challenges of real-world dental practice.
Evaluation systems and criteria
In person
The evaluation of this course will be carried out through a continuous assessment system, which will allow for constant monitoring of the student’s progress throughout the course. Students will be required to regularly submit the exercises, cases, and assignments they have completed during clinical practice to the professor, so that the professor can evaluate them individually and provide continuous feedback. This methodology will enable students to identify areas for improvement and strengthen the knowledge and skills they have acquired.
In addition to the periodic case presentations, students must complete a certain number of completed endodontic treatments, which will be used to assess their practical competence in treating patients. The specific number of cases will be determined by the program director, but students are expected to present approximately 200 completed endodontic cases during the course. This requirement aims to ensure that students acquire comprehensive and solid training in the field of endodontics, preparing them to face the challenges of clinical practice in their future professional careers.
Bibliography and resources
The bibliography used in each case presentation will be based on the literature reviewed during the seminars of the theoretical courses, ensuring that students are aligned with the fundamental knowledge established by the program. Additionally, to deepen their understanding and broaden their perspective, the student will be required to consult and incorporate new articles and scientific studies related to the case being addressed. This independent research process will foster the development of critical thinking and deeper knowledge, allowing students to stay up to date with the latest scientific evidence and the most current practices in their field. The integration of these recent articles will enrich the case presentation, providing a more solid and up-to-date foundation for clinical decision-making and the development of therapeutic solutions