Universitat Internacional de Catalunya - Barcelona

Otolaryngology for Dentists

• code 10475
• course 5
• term Semester 2
• type op
• credits 3

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.

• 09 - Understanding the importance of keeping and using patient files in order to subsequently analyse them, while ensuring patient confidentiality is maintained.
• 13 - Understanding and recognising the science behind the essential bio-materials involved in dental practice as well as immediately managing potential allergies to these.
• 14 - Being aware of the general processes of the illness, including infection, inflammation, alterations in the immune system, degeneration, neoplasm, metabolic alterations and genetic disorders.
• 15 - Being familiar with the general pathological characteristics of the illnesses and disorders that affect organic systems, specifically those which have dental repercussions.
• 17 - Understanding and recognising the principles of ergonomics and safety at work (including the control of cross infection, radiation protection and occupational and biological diseases).
• 18 - Being aware of, critically evaluating and knowing how to use sources of clinical and biomedical infomation in order to obtain, organise, interpret and communicate scientific and healthcare-related information.
• 19 - Being aware of scientific methods and having the critical ability to evaluate established knowledge and innovative information. Being able to formulate hypotheses, collect and critically evaluate information in order to resolve problems, in accordance with scientific methods.
• 21 - Knowing how to undertake a full dental exam, including the necessary X-ray and complementary exploratory tests, as well as obtaining suitable clinical references.
• 22 - Having the ability to make an initial diagnostic judgement and establish a reasonable diagnostic strategy, as well as being competent in recognising situations that require urgent dental treatment.
• 23 - Establishing a diagnosis, prognosis and suitable treatment planning for all the different clinical areas of Dentistry, being competent in terms of the diagnosis, prognosis and writing up the dental care plan for patients who require special care, including medically compromised patients (such as diabetics, those with hypertension, a depressed immune system or are anticoagulated, etc) and patients with disabilities.
• 24 - Recognising situations in which lives are at risk and knowing how to provide basic life-support.
• 26 - Knowing how to plan and undertake multidisciplinary, sequential and comprehensive dental treatment of limited complexity for patients of all ages and conditions and for patients who require special care.

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

E: exam date | R: revision date | 1: first session | 2: second session:

• E1 25/05/2021 08:00h A16
• R1 01/06/2021 09:00h A19
• E2 29/06/2021 08:00h A25
• R2 06/07/2021 08:00h A25