Supervised Teaching

Universitat Internacional de Catalunya

Credits: 3

Code: 13255

Course: 1

Term: Annual

Type: OB

Module:

Matter:

Main language of instruction: Spanish

Other languages of instruction: Catalan, English

Teaching staff

Head instructor:
Dr. TOMÀS ALIBERAS, Jordi - jtomas@uic.es

Office hours:

Prof. Responsable: Dra. Natalia Felipe / Dr. Jordi Tomàs

Horarios de atención: Miércoles de 9 a 14 horas (Se recomienda pedir cita previa vía e-mail: nfelipe@uic.es / jtomas@uic.es )

Introduction

The dysfunction of the masticatory system and orofacial pain are very prevalent in the general population as these syndromes encompass a large number of pathologies (it can be said that practically 100% of the population will suffer from orofacial pain at some point during their life). This diversity of pathologies makes the differential diagnosis of orofacial pain extremely difficult, causing frequent frustration both in patients and in professionals dedicated to the treatment of these diseases. The dysfunction of the masticatory system is a broad subject, in which students have to progressively acquire a set of theoretical concepts, sufficient practical skill and experience to be able to diagnose and effectively treat clinical pictures of craniomandibular dysfunction and orofacial pain. Currently, the concept of dysfunction of the masticatory is integrated within the general context of the patient as a functional unit, which requires an integral treatment approach.

Pre-course requirements

Knowledge about anatomy of the stomatognathic system and neurophysiology of craniofacial pain

Objectives

-To teach dental students in order to achieve the basic, theoretical and practical knowledge in relation to the diagnosis of craneomandibular dysfunction and orofacial pain.

-To teach dental students the current knowledge about the different types of therapies for the treatment of craniomandibular dysfunction and orofacial pain.

-To promote among students the search of information regarding this subject.

Competences/Learning outcomes of the degree programme

88 - To undertake non-surgical treatment for temporo-mandibular disorders and oro-facial pain
90 - To identify and correct oral habits that are susceptible to causing or exacerbating malocclusions
70 - Evaluating motor and sensory oral, mandibular and annex function
33 - Knowing the morphology and function of the stomatognathic apparatus, including material on embriology, anatomy, histology and specific physiology
65 - Diagnosing, planning and undertaking, at a general level, multidisciplinary, sequential and integrated treatment of limited complexity for patients of all ages and conditions and patients with special needs (diabetes, hypertension, oncological diseases, transplants, immune-depression, anti-clotting, etc.) or disabilities. Specifically the dentist should be competent in establishing a diagnosis, a prognosis and developing a suitable treatment plan, particularly in terms of orofacial pain, temporo-mandibular disorders, bruxism and other parafunctions; dental and periapical pathology; oral and dental trauma; periodontal and peri-implanted tissue pathologies; pathology of the mandibular bone, of soft oral tissue and annex glands; states of partial or total edentation and planning rehabilitation treatment via dento-muco supported prostheses, or dental impants, dental malpositions or malocculusions and other anatomical or functional alterations of the face or the stomatognathic system and their potential orthodontic, orthopaedic or surgical corrections
67 - Creating diagnostic models, setting them up and taking inter-occlusal registrations

Syllabus

18 sept	THEORY	Introduction to CMD and OFP	Dra Felipe
18 sept	PRACTICE	Screening of patients with CMD	All teachers
25 sept	THEORY	Clinical history	Dr Tomàs
25 sept	PRACTICE	Craniomandibular muscle examination 1	All teachers
2 oct	THEORY	Craniomandibular muscle disorers	Dra Felipe
2 oct	PRACTICE	Craniomandibular muscle examination 2	All teachers
9 oct	THEORY	TMJ disorders	Dr Tomàs
9 oct	PRACTICE	TMJ examination 1	All teachers
16 oct	THEORY	Orofacial Pain 1	Dr Tomàs
16 oct	PRACTICE	TMJ examination 2	All teachers
23 oct	THEORY	Orofacial pain 2	Dr Tomàs
23 oct	PRACTICE	Cranial nerve examination	All teachers
30 oct	THEORY	Imaging tests	Dra Felipe
30 oct	PRACTICE	TMJ Magnetic resonance seminar 1	All teachers
6 nov	THEORY	Occlusal analysis	Dr Tomàs
6 nov	PRACTICE	TMJ Magnetic resonance seminar 2	All teachers
13 nov	THEORY	Occlusal splints	Dra Felipe
13 nov	PRACTICE	Occlusal splint fabrication	All teachers
20 nov	THEORY	Self care and physical therapy treatments	Dra Felipe
20 nov	PRACTICE	Clinical cases	All teachers
27 nov	THEORY	Pharmacologic treatment 1	Dra Felipe
27 nov	PRACTICE	Clinical cases	All teachers
4 des	THEORY	Pharmacologic treatment 2	Dr Tomàs
4 des	PRACTICE	Clinical cases	All teachers
11 des	THEORY	Psychosocial screening	Dr Tomàs
11 des	PRACTICE	Clinical cases	All teachers
18 des	THEORY	FINAL EXAM (PRACTICE)	All teachers
18 des	PRACTICE	FINAL EXAM (THEORY)	All teachers

Teaching and learning activities

In person

Lectures.

Seminars of preclinical practices (craniomandibular examination, ...).

Seminars of analysis of tests by the image.

Clinical Case Seminars.

Theoretical and practical exam.

Evaluation systems and criteria

In person

Contents

The final evaluation will be as follows:

Theoretical test:

The test will contain all the theoretical concepts taught throughout the whole semester. It will consist of 50 multiple-choice test questions. Every correct answer will be a point. The incorrect answers will subtract 0.20 points from the final score. To pass the test a minimum score of 25 points must be obtained. The theoretical test will represent 60% of the total grade of the subject.

Practice test:

The practice test will include the daily evaluation of the students (including punctuality), and a practical test. Attendance to the practice sessions is compulsory. The unjustified absence at two practical sessions will not pass the course. The practical test will represent 40% of the total grade of the subject.

It will be necessary to obtain a total score (theoretical test + practical test) of 5 / 10 to pass the subject. It will also be necessary to pass both exams individually (practical and theoretical) to approve the subject.

Exceptionally it will be valued with the professors of the subject and academic secretary the possibility of doing an oral examination of the subject if the individual situation requires it in particular.

Bibliography and resources

Okeson JP. Tratamiento de oclusión y afecciones temporomandibulares. 7ª Ed. Elsevier, 2013.

Headache classification committee of the International Headache Society (IHS). The International Classification of Headache Disorders, 3rd edition (beta version). Cephalalgia. 2013; 33:629-808.

De Leeuw R, Klasser GD. ed. Orofacial Pain Guidelines for Assessment, Diagnosis and Management of the American Academy of Orofacial Pain. 5th Ed. Quintessence, 2013.

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