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
Reflex earache. Acute and chronic otitis media.
Diagnosis, management and treatment. Middle ear surgery.
PRACTICAL CLASS: CASE METHOD: OTITIS MEDIA AND OTOSCOPY IMAGES
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
PRACTICAL CLASS: SINONASAL EXPLORATION: RHINOSCOPY AND ENDOSCOPY
Topic 7
Rhinitis. Sinusitis. Polyposis. Medical and surgical treatment. Epistaxis. .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
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 12
Voice troubles. Language development and disorders
PRACTICAL CLASS: CASE METHOD ON VOICE TROUBLES. VIDEOS OF LARYNGEAL ENDOSCOPY AND STROBOSCOPE
Topic 13
Oncology of the upper aerodigestive tract.
Cancer of the larynx and hypopharynx
PRACTICAL CLASS: CASE METHOD ONCOLOGY OF UPPER AIRWAY
Topic 14
Cervical anatomy. Cervical ganglia.
Examination systems. Cervical lymph pathology and treatment
PRACTICAL CLASS: CASE METHOD CERVICAL PATHOLOGY AND CERVICAL EXAMINATION PRACTICES
Topic 15
Salivary anatomy and physiology. Pathology of salivary glands.
PRACTICAL CLASS: CASE METHOD SALIVARY PATHOLOGY
The lecture is where teacher transmits knowledge in a classroom to the whole group of students. The format, however, allows the inclusion of small group activities within the classroom and the use of strategies that encourage active student participation.
The case method is the process of solving clinical or other cases within the speciality. It involves group activities with the active participation of the teacher following student discussion.
Practical classes in the classroom. In this course they are based on understanding basic examination methods in the different ENT areas. Students’ participate actively in carrying out basic examinations, interpreting photographs or videos or carrying out x-rays.
Some practical work will be carried out in the laboratory, including dissection of cadavers or plastic models.
Theoretical evaluation
Consists of three short questions that will have a weighting of one point for each correct answer
Practical evaluation
Consists of five images taken from the practical classes, and a questions asked about them. They have a weighting of one point each
Evaluation of attendance
If you attend more than 12 classes you will get 2 points, if more than 6 or less than 12: 1 point. Otherwise you have a zero score.
EXAMINATION RESIT
Those students who fail the examinations the first time will have a second opportunity a few months later.
The resit will consist of a written test of five short questions, each of which will be worth two points
FINAL SCORE: To pass the final examination, a score of 5 or more will be required.
The final grade will be a score out of ten. Qualitative Score: fail (suspenso), passed (aprobado), good (notable), excellent (excelente) and distinction (matricula de honor)
EXAMINATION REVIEW SYSTEM
Examination reviews: will be conducted face to face following a written request before a preestablished closing date.
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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