Otolaryngology for Dentists
Main language of instruction: Spanish
Other languages of instruction: Catalan, English,
Head instructor
Dr. Eduard ESTELLER - ab017426@uic.es
Office hours
Appointment:
Dr.Eduard Esteller
ab017426@uic.es
Otolaryngology studies the ear, nose, larynx and pharynx and cervical soft tissue structures. It is closely involved with and responsible for the body’s systems for communicating with the exterior and with the beginning of the respiratory and digestive systems. As a result of geographic and functional proximity, it is closely connected to stomatology and dentistry in particular.
Many of the structures involved in ENT have a significant pathological relationship with dental and facial development (nasal breathing difficulty, tonsillar hypertrophy). There is a close relationship between night-time breathing difficulties and ENT and dentofacial structural anomalies, and finally the language and articulating words, so important to the ENT specialist, have shared features with stomatologists and dentists.
There are no prerequisites, but it is recommended that the student pass first to third year subjects prior to taking this course.
To introduce to future specialists in stomatology and dentistry the importance of functional interrelationships, and the anatomical and pathological aspects of both specialties. To promote interdisciplinary work in order to improve the health care of our patients.
Master ENT terminology and specific language.
Develop a professional approach, respecting patients’ opinions, beliefs and culture.
Develop a professional approach, respecting other health professionals and enhancing teamwork skills.
Ability to carry out a proper physical ear, nose, throat and neck examination.
Be able to incorporate data from physical examination and history into a syndrome that corresponds to a specific ENT pathology.
Be able to interpret clusters of symptoms and signs in order to make a differentiating diagnosis, always referring to the most basic ENT pathologies and with special emphasis on those closest to stomatology.
Be familiar with the different ENT basic diagnostic techniques, both anatomical and physiological. Understand their utility, how to perform them and request them, still considering their possible complications and contraindications, and being able to justify the request.
Be acquainted with the basic ENT medical and surgical treatments, with special reference to the topics closest to stomatology.
Know, assess critically and be able to use clinical and biomedical information sources, in order to obtain, organise, interpret and communicate scientific and healthcare information.
be familiar with the basis of the interaction between patient and health professional, transmission of clinical information, obtaining informed consent and resolving related conflicts.
Topic 1
Anatomy, physiology and exploration of external and middle ear. Pathophysiology of the Eustachian tube
PRACTICAL CLASS: PLASTIC MODELS AND ANATOMICAL SCHEMES AND OTOSCOPY IMAGES
Topic 2
External Otitis. Reflex earache.
PRACTICAL CLASS: CASE METHOD: OTALGIA
Topic 3
Anatomy and physiology of the auditory system.
Transmission and perception hearing loss
PRACTICAL CLASS: HEARING LOSS ASSESSMENT AND EXPLORATION
Topic 4
Balance anatomy and physiology.
Pathology and assessment of balance disturbances.
Temporomandibular joint and ear.
PRACTICAL CLASS: CASE METHOD: DIZZINESS
Topic 5
Sinonasal anatomy and physiology
PRACTICAL CLASS: ANATOMY WITH VIDEO DISSECTION. CADAVER AND PLASTIC MODELS
Topic 6
Nasal obstruction: Causes and approach
Dentofacial development and upper respiratory obstruction
Nasal and Facial Traumatisms
PRACTICAL CLASS: SINONASAL EXPLORATION: RHINOSCOPY AND ENDOSCOPY
Topic 7
Rhinitis. Sinusitis. Polyposis. Medical and surgical treatment.
Dental sinusitis.
PRACTICAL CLASS: CASE METHOD INFLAMMATORY PATHOLOGY AND OBSTRUCTIVE SINUS
Topic 8
Pharynx and laryngeal anatomy and physiology.
Waldeyer ring anatomy and functioning.
PRACTICAL CLASS: PHARYNGEAL AND LARYNGEAL IMAGES. PLASTICS MODELS AND CADAVER PARTS
Topic 9
Sleep apnoea Syndrome in adults and children.
Diagnosis, treatment, negative consequences and treatments.
PRACTICAL CLASS: SLEEP APNOEA CASE METHOD
Topic 10
Tonsil and adenoid infections. Medical treatment and indications for tonsillectomy and adenoidectomy.
PRACTICAL CLASS: CASE METHOD: CASES OF PHARYNGITIS AND TONSILLITIS. SURGERY VIDEOS
Topic 11
Anatomy, Phisiology and Pathology of Oropharyngeal Dysphagia
PRACTICAL CLASS: DYSPHAGIA VIDEOS
Topic 12
Obstructive pathology of the larynx.
Dyspnoea of upper respiratory tract, stridor. Management of acute obstruction of the upper airways.
Treatment of airway obstruction. Tracheotomy.
PRACTICAL CLASS: CASE METHOD ON UPPER AIRWAY OBSTRUCTION. Video tracheotomy
Topic 13
Voice troubles. Language development and disorders
PRACTICAL CLASS: CASE METHOD ON VOICE TROUBLES. VIDEOS OF LARYNGEAL ENDOSCOPY AND STROBOSCOPE
Topic 14
Oncology of the upper aerodigestive tract.
Cancer of the larynx and hypopharynx
PRACTICAL CLASS: CASE METHOD ONCOLOGY OF UPPER AIRWAY
Topic 15
Cervical anatomy. Cervical nodes. Salivary disorders
Examination systems. Cervical lymph pathology and treatment
Salivary anatomy and physiology. Pathology of salivary glands
PRACTICAL CLASS: CASE METHOD CERVICAL PATHOLOGY AND CERVICAL EXAMINATION PRACTICES
1. Otorrinolaringología. Manual Clínico
José Luis LlorentePendás, César Álvarez Marcos y Faustino Núñez Batalla
Editorial Médica Panamericana 2012. ISBN 978-84-9835-371-6
2. Manual de Otorrinolaringología
SegundaEdición. Rafael Ramírez Camacho McGraw-Hill. Interamericana 2007.
ISBN 978-84-481-4677-1
3. Otorrinolaringología y PatologíaCervicofacial
Jorge BasterraAlegría. Masson S.A. 2005. ISBN 84-458-1328-5
4. Lecciones de Otorrinolaringología Aplicada Tomo I y II.
Constantino Morera Pérez y Jaime Marco Algarra. Editorial Glosa 2004
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