Introduction aux sciences dentaires - Module 2

Within the course, the following topics will be covered:

- Introduction to the practice of dentistry

- Orofacial physiology, including the physiology of the masticatory system (movements, swallowing, taste, smell, phonation)

- Biochemistry from the masticatory apparatus (biochemical aspects of biofilms, salivary secretions)

Module 2 of the course aims:

- to understand the dental morphology at both anatomical and biochemical level,

- to understand the physiology of the masticatory apparatus,

- to address the actions of dental practice and acquire the manual skills required to preclinical practical work (block 3).

Required and corequired courses

Courses requiring this course

A lecture-style teaching (45 h) will be supplemented by practical work (35h). Active participation in each session of the theoretical course is highly recommended. Attendance at practical sessions is mandatory.

References, bibliography, and recommended reading

Bibliographical references of teachers, listed below, are available in the libraries of the academic pole.

• Marseillier E. Les Dents humaines : Morphologie. Dunod, 2004.

• Edgar WM, O’Mullane DM. Saliva and oral health. BDJ, 2004.

• Levine M. Topics in dental biochemistry. Springer, 2010.

Contacts

philippe.courtois@ulb.ac.be (coordonnateur)

astrid.vanden.abbeele@ulb.ac.be

pierre.chantrenne@ulb.ac.be

Method(s) of evaluation

• Other

Other

A written control of the various joint and integrated learning events will be organized at block 1 and the end of block 2. Each teacher revises issues related to its contribution. Practical work is assessed throughout the year as detailed in the didactic contract for each educational activity. The non-validation causes a reassessment of all learning activities either theoretical or practical.

Mark calculation method (including weighting of intermediary marks)

The success of the course unit implies a final mark of at least 10/20. However, mastery of all learning achievement (grade of at least 10/20) determines the validation by the jury of credits associated with the course. The final score is determined on the weighted arithmetic average of the scores for each learning activities. Each learning activity contributes to the final grade as a weight corresponding to the number of ECTS associated with it.

- Introduction to Dental Sciences (40% of points)

- Orofacial physiology (30% of points)

- Biochemistry of the masticatory system (30% of points)

If a note of a learning activity is less than 10/20, the average is not calculated and only this note renumbered the course. If several learning activities are insufficient, the lowest note is the final note. The absence at an evaluation provides notification of an absence for all learning activities. The non-validation causes a reassessment of all learning activities either practical or theoretical.

Language(s) of evaluation

• french