Dentistry
Bachelor	TR-NQF-HE: Level 6	QF-EHEA: First Cycle	EQF-LLL: Level 6

Course Introduction and Application Information

Course Code:

UNI298

Course Name:

Oral and Dental Health

Semester:

Fall

Course Credits:

ECTS

Language of instruction:

Turkish

Course Condition:

Does the Course Require Work Experience?:

Type of course:

University Elective

Course Level:

Bachelor

TR-NQF-HE:6. Master`s Degree

QF-EHEA:First Cycle

EQF-LLL:6. Master`s Degree

Mode of Delivery:

E-Learning

Course Coordinator:

Dr. Öğr. Üy. KÜBRA CANTÜRK

Course Lecturer(s):

Kübra Cantürk- Halil Çelik

Course Assistants:

Course Objective and Content

Course Objectives:

To provide them with knowledge about oral and dental health, preventive dentistry, the introduction of teeth and surrounding tissues and diseases, caries and periodontal disease epidemiology, dental treatments.

Course Content:

1. Dentistry General Information
a. History
b. Lessons Learned by Dentists
c. Interests – areas of dentists
D. Dental service procurement areas in Turkey

2. Introduction of Tooth and Surrounding Tissues
a. Tooth anatomy
b. Physiology
c. Embryology

3. Oral, Dental and Maxillofacial Diseases and Treatment 1 (3 lessons)
a. Dental Hard Tissue Diseases and Treatments
b. Prosthetic Treatments
c. Pedodontic Treatments
d. Aesthetic Treatments
e. Orthodontic Applications

4. Oral, Dental and Maxillofacial Diseases and Treatment 2 (3 lessons)
a. Gum Diseases and Treatments
b. Diseases Requiring Surgical Procedure and Their Treatments
c. Implant Applications
d. Temporomandibular joint disorders and treatments

5. Digital Dentistry
6. Preventive Dentistry and Current Approaches
a. Agents that prevent caries formation
7. Oral and Dental Health Care and Education
a. Tooth brushing techniques
b. Floss use
8. Patient and Doctor Rights and Malpractice
9. Health Tourism

Learning Outcomes

The students who have succeeded in this course;
1) Has knowledge about oral and dental health, preventive dentistry
2) Has superficial knowledge about dental and gingival diseases
3) Has knowledge of what treatments are applied in dentistry.

Course Flow Plan

Week	Subject	Related Preparation
1)	Dentistry General Information	Lesson slide 1
2)	Introduction of Tooth and Surrounding Tissues	Lesson slide 2
3)	Oral, Dental and Maxillofacial Diseases and Treatment 1	Lesson slide 3
4)	Oral, Dental and Maxillofacial Diseases and Treatment 1	Lesson slide 4
5)	Oral, Dental and Maxillofacial Diseases and Treatment 1	Lesson slide 5
6)	Oral, Dental and Maxillofacial Diseases and Treatment 2	Lesson slide 6
7)	Oral, Dental and Maxillofacial Diseases and Treatment 2	Lesson slide 7
8)	Oral, Dental and Maxiilofacial Diseases and Treatment 2	Lesson slide 8
9)	Digital Dentistry	Lesson slide 9
10)	Preventive Dentistry and Current Approaches	Lesson slide 10
11)	Oral and Dental Health Care and Education	Lesson slide 11
12)	Patient and Doctor Rights and Malpractice	Lesson slide 12
13)	Health Tourism	Lesson slide 13

Sources

Course Notes / Textbooks:

1. Textbook of clinical cariology, Anders Thylstrup & Ole Fejerskov, Copenhagen : Munksgaard, 1994.
2. Sturdevant's Art and Science of Operative Dentistry, Theodore Roberson, Harald O. Heymann, Edward J. Swift, Jr, Elsevier Health Sciences, 2006.
3. Konservatif Diş Tedavisi, Gündüz Bayırlı& Şükrü Şirin, Dünya Tıp Kitabevi Istanbul, 1982

References:

1. Essentials of Dental Caries, Edwina A. M. Kidd, Sally Joyston-Bechal, Oxford University Press, 1997.
2. Principles and Practice of Operative Dentistry, Gerald T. Charbeneau, Lea & Febiger, 1975.
3. Orban’ s Oral Histology and Embryology, S.N. Bhaskar , Mosby-Year Book, 1990.
4. Advances in Operative Dentistry, Nairn H.F. Wilson, Massimo Fuzzi, Jean-Francois Roulet, Quintessence Publishing Co Ltd, 1999.

Course - Program Learning Outcome Relationship

Course Learning Outcomes	1	2	3
Program Outcomes
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.
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.
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.
5) Uses information that will contribute to the dentistry profession during practice, takes responsibility, and produces solutions in unforeseen situations.
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.

Course - Learning Outcome Relationship

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.
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.
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.
5)	Uses information that will contribute to the dentistry profession during practice, takes responsibility, and produces solutions in unforeseen situations.
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.

Assessment & Grading

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

Workload and ECTS Credit Calculation

Activities	Number of Activities	Preparation for the Activity	Spent for the Activity Itself	Completing the Activity Requirements	Workload
Course Hours	13	6	1		91
Midterms	1	10	1		11
Final	1	10	1		11
Total Workload					113