Course teacher(s)
Marie TRE-HARDY (Coordinator) and Eric SAUVETREECTS credits
5
Language(s) of instruction
french
Course content
Oral Microbiology: oral microbiota, oral microbiome, oral biofilms, oral microbial ecology, biological aspects of oral infectious diseases (dental caries, gingivitis / periodontitis, halitosis, dry mouth, endodontic infections, mucosal infections, infections of the oropharyngeal sphere), oral microbiota and health.
Preventive dentistry and hygiene: disinfection and sterilization, hygiene and rational prevention; proper use of antibiotics in dentistry.
Practical work: cultures of oral microflora, evaluation of antiseptics for oral use.
Objectives (and/or specific learning outcomes)
The various learning activities aim to present the scientific basis necessary for understanding the microbial world and the host-microorganisms relationships in the oral cavity.
At the end of the course, students will be able:
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to describe the microorganisms encountered in human dental pathology,
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to detail the host-microbe relationships developed between the microbial world and the oral surfaces,
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to control the hygiene chain as a part of the dental practice,
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to assess the risk of cross-contamination in dental practice.
Prerequisites and Corequisites
Required and corequired courses
Teaching methods and learning activities
Lectures (25 h) will be supplemented by practical work (project-based learning, 9 h). Active participation in each session of the theoretical course is highly recommended. Attendance at practical sessions is mandatory.
References, bibliography, and recommended reading
References listed below are available in the academic libraries:
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P Marsh & Martin M. Oral microbiolgy. Wright, Elsevier, Oxford, 2009.
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Lamont RJ, Hajishengallis GN, Jenkinson HF. Oral microbiology and immunology. ASM Press, Washington, 2014.
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Scully C. Diseases of the mouth and oral manifestations in general diseases. Medsi / McGraw-Hill, Paris, 1989.
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Fleurette J, J Freney, Reverdy ME. Antisepsis and disinfection. ESKA 1995.
Contribution to the teaching profile
The teaching unit "Microbiology and Hygiene" describes the oral microbiome from the knowledge gained in General Microbiology (teaching unit Immunology and Microbiology) and the Introduction to dental sciences. This teaching unit is a necessary base for a rational therapy and prevention of oral diseases. The concepts taught will be useful later for lessons in cariology, periodontics and oral infectious diseases. The skills developed are aimed thinking skills, communication, ethics and professionalism, collaboration, health promotion and management.
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Oral Microbiology (Ph. Courtois, th 2ECTS, TP 1 ECTS)
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Preventive Dentistry and Hygiene (E. Sauvetre, 2 ECTS)
The teaching unit consists of the following learning activities:
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Oral Microbiology (Ph. Courtois, th 10 h)
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Preventive Dentistry and Hygiene (E. Sauvetre, th 15h)
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Practical work in oral microbiology (Ph. Courtois, TP 9h)
Other information
Contacts
philippe.courtois@ulb.ac.be
Evaluation
Method(s) of evaluation
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Other
A written assessment of the various learning activities will be organized at block 3. Each teacher corrects issues related to his teaching. Practical work is assessed throughout the year and in the final written evaluation as detailed in the didactic contract for each learning activity.
Mark calculation method (including weighting of intermediary marks)
The validation of the course unit implies a final mark of at least 10/20. However, mastery of all learning achievement (score of at least 10/20) determines the validation by the jury of the credits associated with the teaching unit. The final score is determined based on the weighted arithmetic average of the scores of the different learning activities, each learning activity contribute to the final grade as a weight corresponding to the number of ECTS associated with it.
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Oral Microbiology (40% of points)
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Preventive dentistry and hygiene (40% of points)
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Practical work in oral microbiology (20% of points)
If the note of a learning activity is less than 10/20, the average is not calculated and only this note renumbered the teaching unit. If several learning activities are in check, the lowest note is the final note. The absence at an assessment leads to a notification of absence for all learning activities. The non-validation causes a reassessment of all learning activities.