ECTS credits ECTS credits: 3
ECTS Hours Rules/Memories Student's work ECTS: 46 Hours of tutorials: 7 Expository Class: 11 Interactive Classroom: 11 Total: 75
Use languages Spanish, Galician
Type: Ordinary Degree Subject RD 1393/2007 - 822/2021
Departments: Biochemistry and Molecular Biology
Areas: Biochemistry and Molecular Biology
Center Faculty of Medicine and Dentistry
Call: Second Semester
Teaching: Sin docencia (Extinguida)
Enrolment: No Matriculable | 1st year (Yes)
- Knowledge of the new perspectives of the biochemical parameters obtained from saliva and their diagnostic value.
- Knowledge of the biochemical aspects of both acquired pellicle and plaque.
- Knowledge ofthe biochemical basis of the different therapies used to prevent dental caries.
- Knowledge of the biochemical basis of the strategies used to prevent the formation of dental plaque and associated diseases.
- Knowledge of the biochemical effects caused by fluoride in relation to caries formation and its ability to cuase toxicity and dental stains.
- Knowledge of the biochemical actions of the different components of the products used for oral hygiene.
- Knowledge of the biochemical aspects relating diet, nutrition, and dental caries.
STRUCTURE AND CHEMICAL COMPOSITION OF THE TOOTH. Constituents and structure of the tooth. Mineralized and non-mineralized tissues. Properties of hydroxyapatite, calcium octophosphate pentahydrate, and amorphous calcium phosphates.
ENAMEL. Composition and properties of enamel. Types of enamel. Structural characteristics and properties of enamel mineral. Demineralization and remineralization of enamel.
DENTIN AND PULP. Characteristics of the different types of dentin. Inorganic components of dentin. Organic components o dentine and functions. Characteristics and composition of pulp. Biochemical aspects of pulp aging.
CEMENTUM AND ALVEOLAR BONE. Composition and structural characteristics of cementum. Functions of the cement. Composition and structural features of alveolar bone.
PERIODONTAL LIGAMENT. Structure and molecular composition of periodontal ligament. Functions of the protein constituents of periodontal ligament. Tooth mobility and tooth loss.
BIOCHEMISTRY OF THE SALIVA. General characteristics and functions. Inorganic composition of saliva and salivary buffers. Organic composition of saliva. Biochemical parameters in saliva of clinical utility.
BIOCHEMISTRY OF DENTAL PELLICLE AND PLAQUE. Features and composition of dental pellicle and plaque. Biochemical processes that take place in dental plaque.
BIOCHEMISTRY OF CARIES AND PERIODONTAL DISEASE. Definition of dental caries. Requirements for tooth decay. Effect of pH on hydroxyapatite demineralization of enamel and caries. Biochemical aspects related to nutrition and tooth decay. Biochemistry of periodontal disease.
BIOCHEMICAL ACTIONS OF TOOTHPASTES COMPONENTS. Minimum requirements of toothpastes. Major components, minor components, and optional components in toothpastes. Biochemical mechanism of action of the different components of toothpastes.
BIOCHEMISTRY OF FLUORINE. Properties of fluorine. Dietary sources. Metabolism and toxicity of fluoride. Incorporation of fluorine in the crystal lattice of hydroxyapatite.
The student will be provide with the literature and documentation needed to address all the contents and activities of the subject.
Specific skills
- Know the biochemical bases of Dentistry to ensure a proper oral-dental care.
- Have knowledge of basic molecular processes of the stomatognathic apparatus.
- To provide an understanding of the biochemical basis on which are based oral care and prevention of oral-dental diseases.
General skills
- Promote learning of new knowledge and skills in an autonomous manner and motivation for quality.
- Learn to share information with other health professionals and work together.
- Understand the basic biomedical sciences on which dentistry is based to ensure a proper oral-dental care.
- Understand and recognize the structure and normal function of the oral cavity at the molecular level in the different stages of life.
- Understand, critically evaluate and know how to use biomedical information sources to obtain, organize, interpret and communicate scientific and health information.
- Understand the scientific method and be able to assess the established knowledge and new information. Being able to formulate hypotheses, collect and critically evaluate information for problem solving using the scientific method.
Expository Teaching
Expository teaching is designed to enhance independent learning of students. In the lectures the teacher will present and explain the most important aspects of each topic, helping students to achieve the objectives of the subject.
In the scenarios planned for the academic year 2020-2021, this teaching will have the following characteristics:
Scenario 1: classroom teaching.
Scenario 2: virtual teaching (synchronous), using corporate tools (Teams, Virtual Campus, etc.).
Scenario 3: virtual teaching (synchronous or asynchronous), using corporate tools (Teams, Virtual Campus, etc.).
Interactive teaching
There will be seminars on topics related to the theoretical contents of the subject. The teacher will lead and guide the student in the learning process.
In the scenarios planned for the academic year 2020-2021, this teaching will have the following characteristics:
Scenario 1: seminars will be face-to-face.
Scenario 2: seminars will be virtual (synchronous or asynchronous).
Scenario 3: seminars will be virtual (synchronous or asynchronous).
Tutorials
This activity will mainly be used for clarification of doubts about the theory and practice related to the contents of the subject.
In the scenarios planned for the academic year 2020-2021, the tutorials will have the following characteristics:
Scenario 1: face-to-face, without ruling out the complementary use of the virtual form (Teams, Virtual Campus, etc.).
Scenario 2: fundamentally virtual (synchronous or asynchronous).
Scenario 3: virtual (synchronous or asynchronous).
In the three scenarios, a virtual classroom will be kept at the disposal of the students, also maintaining direct communication channels for tutorials, forums, and virtual sessions.
Final exam (60% of the final grade)
Evaluative test will be carried out using a test/short question exam covering all the aspects of subject content.
Continuous assessment (40% of the final grade)
Attendance, attitude and level of knowledge will be valued.
Student class work: 30 hours
Personal work: 45 hours
Attendance to all the classroom activities relating to the teaching of the subject.
Use of tutorials to solve any doubts the student may have in relation to the contents of the subject.
Finally, students must focus their study toward the understanding the concepts and their applications in the dental field and not limit its attention to simply assimilate information.
Antonio Juan Pazos Castelos
- Department
- Biochemistry and Molecular Biology
- Area
- Biochemistry and Molecular Biology
- Phone
- 881816056
- antonioj.pazos [at] usc.es
- Category
- Professor: University Lecturer
Estefania Maria Salome Mendez Alvarez
Coordinador/a- Department
- Biochemistry and Molecular Biology
- Area
- Biochemistry and Molecular Biology
- Phone
- 881812210
- estefania.mendez [at] usc.es
- Category
- Professor: University Professor
Ramon Soto Otero
- Department
- Biochemistry and Molecular Biology
- Area
- Biochemistry and Molecular Biology
- Phone
- 881812210
- ramon.soto [at] usc.es
- Category
- Professor: University Professor
| Tuesday | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| 11:30-12:30 | Grupo /CLE_01 | Spanish | Dentistry-Assembly Hall |
| 12:30-13:30 | Grupo /CLIS_01 | Spanish | Dentistry-Classroom 1 |
| 06.01.2021 09:00-11:00 | Grupo /CLE_01 | Dentistry-A. Suárez Nuñez |
| 06.01.2021 09:00-11:00 | Grupo /CLE_01 | Dentistry-Classroom 3 |
| 07.06.2021 09:00-11:00 | Grupo /CLE_01 | Dentistry-A. Suárez Nuñez |
| 07.06.2021 09:00-11:00 | Grupo /CLE_01 | Dentistry-Classroom 3 |