Child Development Preview
Associate	TR-NQF-HE: Level 5	QF-EHEA: Short Cycle	EQF-LLL: Level 5

Course Introduction and Application Information

Course Code:

UNI299

Course Name:

Oral and Dental Health Problems in Children

Semester:

Fall

Course Credits:

ECTS

Language of instruction:

Turkish

Course Condition:

Does the Course Require Work Experience?:

Type of course:

University Elective

Course Level:

Associate

TR-NQF-HE:5. Master`s Degree

QF-EHEA:Short Cycle

EQF-LLL:5. 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) Prepares, implements and evaluates educational programs, appropriate learning environments, materials taking into account the developmental characteristics and individual differences of children.
2) Develops original products, projects and activities related to child development, manages these studies, evaluates and evaluates the process.
3) Follow science and technology and have critical thinking skills.
4) Uses effective teaching and communication methods which may be necessary in the guidance and counseling activities for families and develops solutions when they encounter an unpredictable situation.
5) It follows information in the field by using a foreign language at least at the level of European Language Portfolio A2 General Level.
6) Uses information and communication technologies together with computer software at the basic level of at least European Computer Driving License required by the field.
7) Has knowledge about ethical principles and rules in the field.
8) It shares the knowledge gained in the field of Child Development with the people working in the field and with the social responsibility consciousness.
9) It has the awareness of lifelong learning and directs its education to an advanced level of education in the same field or to a profession at the same level.
10) Knows democracy, human rights, children's rights, social, scientific and professional ethical values, relevant legislation and acts accordingly.
11) The researcher is open to changes, creative, problem-solving skills and the ability to share solutions.
12) Knows the applications of different characteristics of children to society. It has the ability to produce different solutions to the problem situation for children and enables the employees to take responsibility for the solutions.
13) Understands the place and importance of the game in pre-school education, the child knows how to use the game as a means of rehabilitation and self-expression.
14) Selects and uses the modern techniques and tools required for pre-school education. Communicates with other areas that may be associated with the field.
15) The individual has sufficient consciousness about environmental protection and occupational safety and behaves according to these processes. Its appearance, attitude, attitude and behavior make it an example for society.

Course - Learning Outcome Relationship

No Effect	1 Lowest	2 Average	3 Highest

	Program Outcomes	Level of Contribution
1)	Prepares, implements and evaluates educational programs, appropriate learning environments, materials taking into account the developmental characteristics and individual differences of children.
2)	Develops original products, projects and activities related to child development, manages these studies, evaluates and evaluates the process.
3)	Follow science and technology and have critical thinking skills.
4)	Uses effective teaching and communication methods which may be necessary in the guidance and counseling activities for families and develops solutions when they encounter an unpredictable situation.
5)	It follows information in the field by using a foreign language at least at the level of European Language Portfolio A2 General Level.
6)	Uses information and communication technologies together with computer software at the basic level of at least European Computer Driving License required by the field.
7)	Has knowledge about ethical principles and rules in the field.
8)	It shares the knowledge gained in the field of Child Development with the people working in the field and with the social responsibility consciousness.
9)	It has the awareness of lifelong learning and directs its education to an advanced level of education in the same field or to a profession at the same level.
10)	Knows democracy, human rights, children's rights, social, scientific and professional ethical values, relevant legislation and acts accordingly.
11)	The researcher is open to changes, creative, problem-solving skills and the ability to share solutions.
12)	Knows the applications of different characteristics of children to society. It has the ability to produce different solutions to the problem situation for children and enables the employees to take responsibility for the solutions.
13)	Understands the place and importance of the game in pre-school education, the child knows how to use the game as a means of rehabilitation and self-expression.
14)	Selects and uses the modern techniques and tools required for pre-school education. Communicates with other areas that may be associated with the field.
15)	The individual has sufficient consciousness about environmental protection and occupational safety and behaves according to these processes. Its appearance, attitude, attitude and behavior make it an example for society.

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