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| Bachelor | TR-NQF-HE: Level 6 | QF-EHEA: First Cycle | EQF-LLL: Level 6 | ||
| Course Code: | DIS208 | ||||
| Course Name: | Oral Microbiology - Immunology | ||||
| Semester: | Spring | ||||
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| Language of instruction: | Turkish | ||||
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| Does the Course Require Work Experience?: | No | ||||
| Type of course: | Compulsory Courses | ||||
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| Mode of Delivery: | Face to face | ||||
| Course Coordinator: | Dr. Öğr. Üy. DENİZ SERTEL ŞELALE | ||||
| Course Lecturer(s): | Deniz Sertel Şelale, İbrahim Çağatay Acuner, Pınar Yurdakul Mesutoğlu | ||||
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| Course Objectives: | The aim of this course is to convey information on; - oral microbiota, and microbiology of dental plaque, dental caries , endodontal and periodontal diseases, - structure and components of the immune system - immune response mechanisms |
| Course Content: | This course includes lectures regarding oral microbiology and immunology. |
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The students who have succeeded in this course;
1) Describes the microenvironments of the mouth and oral microbiota 2) Explains the stages of dental plaque formation and microorganisms found in dental plaques 3) Defines microorganisms that play an active role in the formation of dental caries and the factors affecting its formation. 4) Explains the role of microorganisms in dental and gingival diseases. 5) Describes tissue and organs of the immune system 6) Define the cells of the immune system and their function 7) Explains innate and adaptive immune response mechanisms 8) Describes infection control policies and procedures that should be applied in dentistry |
| Week | Subject | Related Preparation |
| 1) | Introduction to Oral Microbiology | - |
| 2) | The Oral Cavity and Microorganisms | - |
| 3) | Acquisition, Colonization and Communication of Oral Bacteria | - |
| 4) | Infection control in dentistry | |
| 4) | Infection control in dentistry | |
| 5) | Dental Caries: Etiology and Pathogenesis | - |
| 6) | Periodontal Diseases: Etiology and Pathogenesis | - |
| 7) | Midterm exam | - |
| 8) | Endodontic Infections: Etiology and Pathogenesis | - |
| 9) | Systemic Diseases and Oral Microbiota | - |
| 10) | Introduction to Immunology, Structure and Components of The Immune System | - |
| 11) | Innate İmmunity | - |
| 12) | Adaptive Immunity: Cellular Immune Response | - |
| 13) | Adaptive Immunity: Humoral Immune Response | - |
| 14) | Immunology of the Oral Cavity | - |
| Course Notes / Textbooks: | Lamont RJ, Hajishengallis GN, Koo H, Jenkinson HF (eds). Oral Microbiology and Immunology, Third Edition. 2014; ASM Press. ISBN: 978-1-683-67290-6 |
| References: | Abbas A, Lichtman AH, Pillai S (eds). Basic Immunology Functions and Disorders of the Immune System, 6th ed. 2019; Elseiver. ISBN: 9780323639095 Murray P, Rosenthal K, Pfaller M (eds). Medical microbiology, 9th ed. 2020; Elseiver. ISBN: 9780323674508 |
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| 1) Has basic and up-to-date knowledge in the field of dentistry, follows scientific publications, and applies evidence-based data to his/her professional practice. | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | |||||||
| 2) Knows well and effectively uses devices, tools, and materials specific to diagnosis and treatment in the field of dentistry. | |||||||||||||||
| 3) Evaluates the knowledge in the field of dentistry critically, integrates it with the knowledge of disciplines in the field of health, uses it by analyzing and synthesizing it. | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | |||||||
| 4) Produces projects related to the field of dentistry, can work with other health disciplines, takes part as a member of the research team and evaluates and reports the results obtained at a scientific level. | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | |||||||
| 5) Uses information that will contribute to the dentistry profession during practice, takes responsibility, and produces solutions in unforeseen situations. | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | |||||||
| 6) Shares, compares, and exchanges dental knowledge with professional colleagues in social and scientific environments in written, verbal, and visual forms. | |||||||||||||||
| 7) Within the framework of social, scientific, and ethical values including patient privacy, communicates with patients and their relatives, knows all the characteristics of the patient, and recommends the most appropriate treatment with a patient-centered approach. | |||||||||||||||
| 8) Follows technological developments, participates in national and international studies, and shares and presents own observations, experiences, and research to further advance dental practices. | |||||||||||||||
| 9) By adopting the principle of lifelong learning throughout the dentistry profession, follows current evidence-based dental knowledge and uses it during his professional practice. | |||||||||||||||
| 10) During dental practice, in cases such as abuse and addiction, performs the treatment by exhibiting the behaviors required by social ethics and legal rules, and collects and records the relevant data. | |||||||||||||||
| 11) Uses basic and current knowledge in the field of dentistry during professional practice for the benefit of society within the framework of national values and country realities. | |||||||||||||||
| 12) In natural disasters and emergency cases, takes the protective measures required by the dentistry profession; performs professional practices that benefit patients and society | |||||||||||||||
| 13) Generates ideas regarding health policy in dentistry, prioritizes individual and public health, and carries out preventive and therapeutic medical practices within the framework of scientific, ethical, and quality processes. | |||||||||||||||
| 14) Differentiates the signs and symptoms commonly encountered in the dentistry profession, makes a treatment plan and refers when necessary, and manages diseases and clinical situations regarding their urgency and patient priority. | |||||||||||||||
| 15) Can assume the leadership responsibility of the team he/she works for, manage it following scientific criteria, and support the professional development of the team. | |||||||||||||||
| No Effect | 1 Lowest | 2 Average | 3 Highest |
| Program Outcomes | Level of Contribution | |
| 1) | Has basic and up-to-date knowledge in the field of dentistry, follows scientific publications, and applies evidence-based data to his/her professional practice. | 3 |
| 2) | Knows well and effectively uses devices, tools, and materials specific to diagnosis and treatment in the field of dentistry. | |
| 3) | Evaluates the knowledge in the field of dentistry critically, integrates it with the knowledge of disciplines in the field of health, uses it by analyzing and synthesizing it. | 3 |
| 4) | Produces projects related to the field of dentistry, can work with other health disciplines, takes part as a member of the research team and evaluates and reports the results obtained at a scientific level. | 3 |
| 5) | Uses information that will contribute to the dentistry profession during practice, takes responsibility, and produces solutions in unforeseen situations. | 3 |
| 6) | Shares, compares, and exchanges dental knowledge with professional colleagues in social and scientific environments in written, verbal, and visual forms. | |
| 7) | Within the framework of social, scientific, and ethical values including patient privacy, communicates with patients and their relatives, knows all the characteristics of the patient, and recommends the most appropriate treatment with a patient-centered approach. | |
| 8) | Follows technological developments, participates in national and international studies, and shares and presents own observations, experiences, and research to further advance dental practices. | |
| 9) | By adopting the principle of lifelong learning throughout the dentistry profession, follows current evidence-based dental knowledge and uses it during his professional practice. | |
| 10) | During dental practice, in cases such as abuse and addiction, performs the treatment by exhibiting the behaviors required by social ethics and legal rules, and collects and records the relevant data. | |
| 11) | Uses basic and current knowledge in the field of dentistry during professional practice for the benefit of society within the framework of national values and country realities. | |
| 12) | In natural disasters and emergency cases, takes the protective measures required by the dentistry profession; performs professional practices that benefit patients and society | |
| 13) | Generates ideas regarding health policy in dentistry, prioritizes individual and public health, and carries out preventive and therapeutic medical practices within the framework of scientific, ethical, and quality processes. | |
| 14) | Differentiates the signs and symptoms commonly encountered in the dentistry profession, makes a treatment plan and refers when necessary, and manages diseases and clinical situations regarding their urgency and patient priority. | |
| 15) | Can assume the leadership responsibility of the team he/she works for, manage it following scientific criteria, and support the professional development of the team. |
| Semester Requirements | Number of Activities | Level of Contribution |
| Midterms | 1 | % 40 |
| Final | 1 | % 60 |
| total | % 100 | |
| PERCENTAGE OF SEMESTER WORK | % 40 | |
| PERCENTAGE OF FINAL WORK | % 60 | |
| total | % 100 | |
| Activities | Number of Activities | Preparation for the Activity | Spent for the Activity Itself | Completing the Activity Requirements | Workload | ||
| Course Hours | 14 | 1 | 2 | 42 | |||
| Midterms | 1 | 10 | 1 | 11 | |||
| Final | 1 | 20 | 1 | 21 | |||
| Total Workload | 74 | ||||||