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 (100%)
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 this teaching it will be use blackboard, audiovisual media, and virtual sources, together with other means that the teacher considers appropriate to facilitate the teaching process.
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 this teaching we will use the blackboard, audiovisual and virtual space of matter, and other means that the teacher considers appropriate to facilitate teaching.
Tutorials
This activity will mainly be used for clarification of doubts about the theory and practice related to the contents of the subject. This activity will make use of media, computers, virtual space and other matter that the teacher deems appropriate.
Continuous evaluation (40% of the final grade)
In the continuous evaluation of the subject, attendance, attitude and participation of the student in the proposed activities will be taken into account. Periodic controls of the content of the subject matter will also be carried out. Passing these controls will allow the student to waive taking the final exam.
Final exam (60% of the final grade)
It will be used as an evaluation test multiple choice test / short question that will cover all aspects related to the contents of the subject.
In cases in which the fraudulent performance of exercises and assessment tests is detected, the provisions of the “Regulations for the evaluation of student academic performance and review of grades” will be applied.
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
| Tuesday | ||
|---|---|---|
| 11:30-12:30 | Grupo /CLE_01 | Dentistry-Classroom 1 |
| 12:30-13:30 | Grupo /CLIS_01 | Dentistry-Classroom 1 |
| 05.15.2024 10:00-12:00 | Grupo /CLE_01 | Dentistry-A. Suárez Nuñez |
| 06.19.2024 12:00-14:00 | Grupo /CLE_01 | Dentistry-A. Suárez Nuñez |
| 06.19.2024 12:00-14:00 | Grupo /CLE_01 | Dentistry-Classroom 3 |
| Teacher | Language |
|---|---|
| MENDEZ ALVAREZ, ESTEFANIA MARIA SALOME | Spanish |
| PAZOS CASTELOS, ANTONIO JUAN | Spanish |
| Teacher | Language |
|---|---|
| MENDEZ ALVAREZ, ESTEFANIA MARIA SALOME | Spanish |
| PAZOS CASTELOS, ANTONIO JUAN | Spanish |
| Teacher | Language |
|---|---|
| MENDEZ ALVAREZ, ESTEFANIA MARIA SALOME | Spanish |
| PAZOS CASTELOS, ANTONIO JUAN | Spanish |
| Teacher | Language |
|---|---|
| MENDEZ ALVAREZ, ESTEFANIA MARIA SALOME | Spanish |
| PAZOS CASTELOS, ANTONIO JUAN | Spanish |