Physiotherapy and Rehabilitation
Bachelor TR-NQF-HE: Level 6 QF-EHEA: First Cycle EQF-LLL: Level 6

Course Introduction and Application Information

Course Code: UNI299
Course Name: Oral and Dental Health Problems in Children
Semester: Spring
Course Credits:
ECTS
5
Language of instruction: Turkish
Course Condition:
Does the Course Require Work Experience?: No
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. BETÜL BALLI DEMİREL
Course Lecturer(s): Betül Ballı Demirel, Mert Özçelik
Course Assistants:

Course Objective and Content

Course Objectives: The aim of this course is to have an idea about diagnosing childhood oral and dental health problems (such as caries, missing teeth, etc.) and orthodontic problems and referring them to a specialist.
Course Content: Importance of deciduous teeth in children,
The importance of nutrition, oral care and dental health, and strategies to prevent early caries,
First dentist visit
The eruption age of permanent teeth and the consequences of early deciduous tooth loss
Early interventionable orthodontic disorders in children,
Etiologies of orthodontic problems

Learning Outcomes

The students who have succeeded in this course;
1) As a result of this course, it is aimed to have information about oral health and its changes in early childhood.

Course Flow Plan

Week Subject Related Preparation
1) Why are deciduous teeth important in children?
2) Nutrition – what are the importance of oral care and dental health? What should be done to prevent early period caries?
3) When should the first dentist visit be? What is fluorine application? At what age should it be applied in children?
4) Will there be cavities in milk teeth? What is the misconception that these teeth will not change anyway?
5) At what age do permanent teeth begin to erupt? What should be considered during tooth replacement times?
6) Early deciduous tooth loss and its consequences
7) Early interventionable orthodontic disorders in children and the appliances used - Preventive orthodontics - Inhibitory orthodontics - Therapeutic orthodontics
8) Dental anomalies
9) Skeletal anomalies
10) Functional anomalies
11) Etiological factors of orthodontic problems

Sources

Course Notes / Textbooks: Mustafa Ülgen- Anomaliler, Sefalometri, Etioloji, Büyüme ve Gelişim, Tanı
Mustafa Ülgen- Ortodontik Tedavi Prensipleri
Textbook of Pediatric Dentistry- Nikhil Marwah
References: Mustafa Ülgen- Anomaliler, Sefalometri, Etioloji, Büyüme ve Gelişim, Tanı
Mustafa Ülgen- Ortodontik Tedavi Prensipleri
Textbook of Pediatric Dentistry- Nikhil Marwah

Course - Program Learning Outcome Relationship

Course Learning Outcomes

1

Program Outcomes
1) Knows the basic concepts and terminology, evaluation processes and methodological application principles in the field of physiotherapy and rehabilitation; uses this advanced knowledge in study, research and practice.
2) Makes the necessary assessment, definition and planning for physiotherapy and rehabilitation applications by using the theoretical and applied concepts and principles related to physiotherapy and rehabilitation.
3) Implements the physiotherapy and rehabilitation program systematically and safely within the framework of ethical principles in the light of professional attitudes and skills; terminates or changes as necessary.
4) Takes initiatives to protect and improve public health and welfare; contributes to the production of health strategies and policies suitable for the changing and diversifying needs of the society in the field of physiotherapy and rehabilitation.
5) Organizes physiotherapy and rehabilitation services effectively and adequately, manages the business processes necessary for the continuity and development of the quality and organizational function; generates solutions against problems in line with knowledge and evidence.
6) Keeps records and prepares reports for quality service and research in the field of physiotherapy and rehabilitation; adopts ethical, deontological principles and legal framework in collecting, recording and reporting data.
7) Carries out professional and academic studies independently by using his knowledge; works as a team member and assumes responsibility in effective communication and cooperation with other professional groups working in this field.
8) It adopts the principle of personal development, information literacy and lifelong learning; contributes to quality improvement, training and promotion programs related to the field, and demonstrates its professional behavior at an international level.

Course - Learning Outcome Relationship

No Effect 1 Lowest 2 Average 3 Highest
       
Program Outcomes Level of Contribution
1) Knows the basic concepts and terminology, evaluation processes and methodological application principles in the field of physiotherapy and rehabilitation; uses this advanced knowledge in study, research and practice.
2) Makes the necessary assessment, definition and planning for physiotherapy and rehabilitation applications by using the theoretical and applied concepts and principles related to physiotherapy and rehabilitation.
3) Implements the physiotherapy and rehabilitation program systematically and safely within the framework of ethical principles in the light of professional attitudes and skills; terminates or changes as necessary.
4) Takes initiatives to protect and improve public health and welfare; contributes to the production of health strategies and policies suitable for the changing and diversifying needs of the society in the field of physiotherapy and rehabilitation.
5) Organizes physiotherapy and rehabilitation services effectively and adequately, manages the business processes necessary for the continuity and development of the quality and organizational function; generates solutions against problems in line with knowledge and evidence.
6) Keeps records and prepares reports for quality service and research in the field of physiotherapy and rehabilitation; adopts ethical, deontological principles and legal framework in collecting, recording and reporting data.
7) Carries out professional and academic studies independently by using his knowledge; works as a team member and assumes responsibility in effective communication and cooperation with other professional groups working in this field.
8) It adopts the principle of personal development, information literacy and lifelong learning; contributes to quality improvement, training and promotion programs related to the field, and demonstrates its professional behavior at an international level.

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