AIM

Aim of the course is the acquisition of basic knowledge on Special Nosology so that the student be able to recognize the broader pathologic entities as well as those related to dentistry and to implement this knowledge χρησιμοποιήσει to his training (undergraduate, postgraduate, lifelong), clinical practice and research.

CONTENT OF THE COURSE

Infectious Diseases (Parotitis, Measles, Infectious Mononucleosis, Herpes); Infectious Diseases (Diptheria, Meningitis, Encephalitis); Infectious f the oropharynx and the upper aerodigestive tract (Tonsillitis, Pharyngitis, Oropharyngeal mycoses, Laryngitis, Tracheitis); Infections of the Lung and the Pleura (Pneumonias, Pleuritides); Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome (AIDS); Jaundice (hepatocellular, obstructive, hemolytic); Hepatitis (A,B,C, Autoimmune. Prevention); Diseases of the Upper Gastrointestinal System (Esophagitis, Gastroesophageal reflux, Hiatus hernia, Gastroduodenal ulcer, Stomach neoplasms); Valve diseases (stenosis-insufficiency of aortic and mitral valves); More frequent congenital cardiopathies; Coronary disease (Angina, Myocardial Infarct); Heart failure; Arterial hypertension; Anemias (Iron Deficiency, Megalboblastic); Blood Dyscrasias (Leukemias, Agranulocytosis, Polycythemia); Bleeding disorders (Hemorrhagic diatheses: congenital-acquired).

– Kidney failure (Acute-Chronic); Connective tissue diseases (Sjogren syndrome, Adamntiades-Behcet syndrome, Systemic Lupus Eryhtematosus, Scleroderma); Endocrine Gland Diseases (Pituitary Gland, Thyroid gland, Adrenal glands); Metabolic diseases (Diabetes Mellitus, Lipid disorders).

EDUCATIONAL METHODS

• Lectures.
• Clinical practice.

SUCCESSFUL COMPLETION

• Attendance of 90% of lectures.
• Successful completion of the clinical requirements.
• Successful final examination.