Duration
Biochemistry of the oral cavity : 12h Th
Histology of the masticatory apparatus : 20h Th, 6h AUTR
Number of credits
| Bachelor in dental hygiene | 5 crédits |
Lecturer
Biochemistry of the oral cavity :
Histology of the masticatory apparatus :
Language(s) of instruction
French language
Organisation and examination
Teaching in the second semester
Schedule
Units courses prerequisite and corequisite
Prerequisite or corequisite units are presented within each program
Learning unit contents
Biochemistry of the oral cavity
Diagnosis, treatment, and dental care require knowledge and understanding of certain notions of human biochemistry, and in particular of the oral cavity. The theoretical concepts taught in the Biochemistry of the Oral Cavity course include all of the notions of special biochemistry which can intervene in the intra-oral environment and which can influence the healthy or pathological state of the teeth and the surrounding dental structures.
The different themes covered will be:
- bone and its remodeling
- bone mineralization
- enamel and amelogenesis
- dentin and odontogenesis
- cementum and cementogenesis
- saliva, its formation, and functions
- crevicular fluid
- biofilm, dental plaque, and tartar
Histology of the masticatory apparatus
the human histology course considers the tissue organization at an organic level.
Learning outcomes of the learning unit
Biochemistry of the oral cavity
At the end of the Special Biochemistry course, you
- know all the biochemical mechanisms that are present in the oral cavity.
- know the biochemical mechanisms that are present in the healthy individual, all the biochemical balances that allow the maintenance of good oral health.
- know the different roles played by saliva and the biochemical mechanisms associated with it.
- know the mechanisms of the formation of dental plaque and dental calculus.
- know the biochemical composition of dental plaque and dental calculus.
- be able to list the differences between dental plaque, supragingival and
subgingival calculus.
- know the main pathologies that can be linked to biochemical disorders within the oral cavity
Histology of the masticatory apparatus
Each chapter shows the general organization of systems (cardiovascular , lymphatic , urinary, digestive , ...) with correlations between morphology and functions. An exhaustive list of "learning outcomes " divided by points of material will be available via the online course and identifies specific objectives to acquire.
Prerequisite knowledge and skills
Biochemistry of the oral cavity
general biochemistry
Histology of the masticatory apparatus
The concepts introduced last year in the course of general histology must be acquired.
Planned learning activities and teaching methods
Biochemistry of the oral cavity
Transmissive teaching (face-to-face and/or Teams)
slides available on ecampus platform.
Histology of the masticatory apparatus
The practicals courses consist of online sessions and/or face-to-face sessions. The distance activities will also be offered . The presence in lab room and the online participation are required.
Mode of delivery (face to face, distance learning, hybrid learning)
Biochemistry of the oral cavity
Blended learning
Additional information:
Hybride
Histology of the masticatory apparatus
Excathedra courses
Practical works : face-to-face and online
Course materials and recommended or required readings
Biochemistry of the oral cavity
Slides referenced as course material on ecampus.
Histology of the masticatory apparatus
All resources are available on eCampus
Biochemistry of the oral cavity
Exam(s) in session
Any session
- In-person
written exam ( multiple-choice questionnaire )
- Remote
written exam ( multiple-choice questionnaire )
Additional information:
Exam(s) in session
Any session
- In-person
written exam
- Remote
written exam
Other : Written exam in person and/or remotely
Additional information:
Questions of the MCQ make it possible to verify knowledge and understanding of the concepts taught. This exam will be organized face-to-face and/or remotely via the ecampus platform.
Histology of the masticatory apparatus
The examination will focus on the knowledge aquirec during the course and during practical work. Two examinations will be organized. Overall rating : 2/3 THEORY, 1/3 PRACTICAL WORK
Work placement(s)
Organisational remarks and main changes to the course
Histology of the masticatory apparatus
A broadband connection is ideal to visualized videos and digitized slides of the online course.
Contacts
Biochemistry of the oral cavity
Bureau pédagogique : Madame Anne COLLARD
Institut de Dentisterie, Policlinique Lucien Brull
Quai G. Kurth, 45
4020 Liège
Tél : 04 270 31 01 Courriel : acollard@uliege.be
Histology of the masticatory apparatus
Professeure Valérie Defaweux
valerie.defaweux@uliege.be
Via le forum du cours en ligne
Co-titulaire : Dr Allyson Fries
allyson.fries@uliege.be