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Course Code: 
DENT 211
Course Period: 
Autumn
Course Type: 
Core
P: 
2
Lab: 
0
Credits: 
2
ECTS: 
3
Course Language: 
English
Course Objectives: 
The aim of this course is to explain the stages of caries process, their formation, physiology and prevention methods, microbial dental plaque control and oral hygiene application methods and to form the concept of preventive dentistry.
Course Content: 

A transition from preclinics to clinical studies and requires special attention for the consodilation of fundamental information necessary at the clinics.

Course Methodology: 
1: Lecture, 2: Question-Answer, 3: Discussion, 4: Case Study 5: Practice
Course Evaluation Methods: 
A: Testing, B: Preclinical Lab Study C: Homework-Case study D: Clinical performance form E: OSCHE

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Course Learning Outcomes

Learning Outcomes Program Learning Outcomes Teaching Methods Assessment Methods
By the end of the course, the student will be able to      
Describe primary and secondary etiological factors of caries. PLO 6, PLO 7, PLO 9 1, 2, A
Describe the macroscopic and microscopic structures of enamel, dentin and cementum. PLO 6, PLO 7, PLO 9 1, 2,4 A
Define the caries process and its relationship with dental hard tissues. PLO 6, PLO 7, PLO 9 1, 2,4 A
Evaluate the location, extent and degree of activity of dental caries. PLO 6, PLO 7, PLO 9 1, 2 A
Evaluate different caries diagnosis methods. PLO 6, PLO 7, PLO 9 1, 2 A
Plan prophylactic strategies for different caries risk groups. PLO 6, PLO 7, PLO 9 1, 2 A
Plan a dental health education program for different groups PLO 6, PLO 7, PLO 9 1, 2 A

 

Course Flow

Week Topics (Fall)  
1 Etiology of Dental Caries  
  Etiology of Dental Caries  
2 Etiology of Dental Caries  
  Etiology of Dental Caries  
3 Enamel and Dentin  
  Enamel and Dentin  
4 Enamel Caries  
  Introduction to preventive dentistry in children  
5 Dentin Caries  
  Definition of microbial dental plaque and dental plaque detection methods  
6 Cement Caries  
  Methods used in the evaluation of oral hygiene  
7 Dispositional Factors  
  Oral hygiene education in adults and toothbrushing methods  
8 Clinical aspects of Dental Caries  
  Toothbrushing in children  
9 Clinical aspects of Dental Caries  
  History of fluorides in dentistry  
10 Demineralization-Remineralization  
  Fluoride in the prevention of dental caries (community based applications)  
11 Mid-term exam  
12 Risk evaluation of Dental Caries  
  Association of diet and dental caries in children and adolescents  
13 Detection and Diagnosis of Dental Caries  
  Association of diet and dental caries in children and adolescents  
14 Toothpastes  
  Make-up Exam  

 

Week Topics (Spring)  
1 Prevention of Dental Disease with Antimicrobials  
2 Prevention of Dental Disease with Antimicrobials  
3 Oral Health Promotion in Infants and Preschool Children  
4 Oral Health Promotion in School Children and Adolescents  
5 The Role of Sugar Alcohols, Xylitol and Chewing Gum in Preventing Dental Diseases  
6 The Role of Sugar Alcohols, Xylitol and Chewing Gum in Preventing Dental Diseases  
7 Midterm  
8 Prevention and Treatment Efficacy of Calcium Phosphate Based Remineralizing Agents on Enamel Caries  
9 Prevention and Treatment Efficacy of Calcium Phosphate Based Remineralizing Agents on Enamel Caries  
10 Advanced Tools Used in Caries Detection  
11 Patient-Centered Care  
12 Changing the Daily Protection Paradigm with Complete Oral Health  
  Introduction to Cariology Practical Work Flow-Practical Oral Health Education and Prevention in Pregnancy- Practical Oral Health Education and Prevention in Infants and Preschool Children- Practical Oral Health Education and Prevention in School Children- Practical Oral Health Education and Prevention in Adolescents- Practical

Oral Health Education and Prevention in Adults- Practical Oral Health Education and Prevention in Geriatrics- Practical Oral Health Education and Prevention in Special Care PatientsPractical Oral Health Education and Prevention in Patients with Chronic Periodontitis- Practical

 

 

Recommended Sources

Textbook Lecture notes, power point presentations, patient videos of oral care products companies
Additional Resources 1. Murray JJ, Nunn JH, Steele JG. Prevention of oral disease. 4th ed. Oxford. 2003. 2. Limeback H. Comprehensive Preventive Dentistry. John Wiley & Sons, Ltd., 2012 3. Karen B. Williams; Kimberly Bray. Motivational Interviewing: A Patient-Centered Approach to Elicit Positive Behavior Change. Continuing Education. http://www.dentalcare.com/media/enUS/education/ce381/ce381.pdf

 

Material Sharing

Documents Lecture notes, power point presentations
Assignments Determination of oral care needs in patient groups by individual interview
Exams 3 Theoretical exam