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Course Code: 
DENT 417
Course Period: 
Autumn
Course Type: 
Core
P: 
1
Lab: 
3
Credits: 
2,5
ECTS: 
3
Course Language: 
English
Course Objectives: 
To implement necessary foundation regarding all the procedures necessary in emergency treatment, factors influencing the long-term success of endodontic treatment.
Course Content: 

Understanding of periapical tissues, their histology, classification of their diseases and treatment

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 and manage the protocol during emergency endodontic visits.
  

       PLO3,

PLO10,PLO14

1,2,3,4,5 A,B,C,D
Explain the classification, etiology, histology and treatment of periapical tissue diseases and plan and manage these cases when encountered during clinical practice.  
       PLO3,

PLO10,PLO14

1,2,3,4,5 A,B,C,D
Manage challenging cases such as apexification and apexogenesis procedures and resorptions, and retreatment.       

      PLO3,

PLO10,PLO14

1,2,3,4,5 A,B,C,D
Describe all factors that contribute to the success of endodontic treatment.       

      PLO3,

PLO10,PLO14

1,2,3,4,5 A,B,C,D
Identify the microbiological aspects of endodontic and periapical infections       

      PLO3,

PLO10,PLO14

1,2,3,4,5 A,B,C,D
Describe endodontic flare-ups and methods for the prevention of their occurence.       

      PLO3,

PLO10,PLO14

1,2,3,4,5 A,B,C,D
Explain bleaching of non-vital teeth and plan necessary treatment when encountered with such conditions.        PLO3,

PLO10,PLO14

1,2,3,4,5 A,B,C,D
Establish a strong basis in terms of legal and ethical responsibilities of the dental practitioner.       PLO3,

PLO10,PLO14

1,2,3,4,5 A,B,C,D

Course Flow

 

COURSE CONTENT (1.semester) 
Week Theorical Topics Study Materials
1 Emergency endodontic treatment (+problem based learning)  
2 Structure of periapical tissues and periapical diseases  
3 Periapical diseases   
4 Periapical diseases (problem based learning)  
5   Differentiation of periapical lesions from other lesions ( Small group discussion

 

 
6 Differentiation of periapical lesions from other lesions  ( + small group discussions)                                                  
7 Internal and external root resorption and treatment ( + case based discussion)                
8 Induction of root formation (Apexogenesis and apexification)   
9 Systemic diseases and endodontics 

( Problem based learning) 

 
10 Endodontic records and legal responsibilities

                              

 
11  
Contemporary root filling methodologies
 
12 MTA and MTA-like materials  
13 MTA and MTA-like materials  
14 Endodontic treatment in dental anomalies  

 

 

COURSE CONTENT (1. and 2. Semester ) 

Practical topics

 

Completion of 8 endodontic treatments 

Recommended Sources

 

Textbook Mahmoud Torabinejad, Richard E Walton. Endodontics: Princible and practice, 2009.

            Philip Lumley, Nick Adams, Philip Tomson. Practical Clinical Endodontics, 2006.

            Stephen Cohen, Kenneth M. Hargreaves. Pathways of the pulp, 2010. 

Material Sharing

 

Documents Contemporary literature
Assignments Manual practices as homework
Exams 3 Theoretical and practical exams

Assessment

 

IN-TERM STUDIES NUMBER PERCENTAGE
Mid-terms 2 50%
Quizzes    
Final 1 50%
Total    
CONTRIBUTION OF FINAL EXAMINATION TO OVERALL GRADE    
CONTRIBUTION OF IN-TERM STUDIES TO OVERALL GRADE    
Total   100%

Course’s Contribution to Program

 

No Program Learning Outcomes Contribution
1 2 3 4 5  
1 Adopting  a lifelong learning concept, making necessary planning  and practice for continuous professional development.            
2 Planning and managing teamwork in the practice, taking into consideration patient safety and clinical risk management            
3 Applying ethical principles in all patients and using ethical decision making principles in solving ethical issues.       x    
4 Maintenance of an effective communication with the dental staff and patients.            
5 Taking care of the privacy of patient information and keeping and maintaining patient records thoroughly            
6 Using the necessary anamnesis, examination and auxiliary diagnostic methods for the diagnosis of oral and dental diseases and interpreting the relationship between the general health status of the patient and planning of dental treatments.            
7 Making a comprehensive treatment planning that includes all preventive measures by taking the protection and maintenance of health as a priority in all dental practices.            
8 Planning alternative treatment options and make a  collaborative decision with the patient  about final treatment planning by informing about the advantages and disadvantages of the plans.            
9 Integrating basic medical sciences in clinical sciences and using this information in all procedures of the patient.            
10 Making a treatment planning by taking oral health risks  of the patient into consideration and referring to a specialist in cases beyond one’s area of expertise       x    
11 Performing first step health services of the patient with maximum psychomotor skills and using the principles of evidence based dentistry.                                 
12 Establishing communication with pediatric patients considering the stages of mental development and provision of behavioral management.            
13 Planning, execution and evaluation of community based programs focused on special groups.            
14 Making necessary suggestions in reorganization and areas of national health policies.       x    
15 Following international literature, evaluating publications critically and integration of research results and evidence based dentistry during practice.            

ECTS

 

Activities Quantity Duration
(Hour)
Total
Workload
(Hour)
Course Duration (Including the exam week: 28x Total course hours) 14

14

4

3

56

42

Hours for off-the-classroom study (Pre-study, practice) 5 1 5
       
Homework 5 2 10
Final examination 2 5       10
Total Work Load     123
Total Work Load / 25 (h)     6.1
ECTS Credit of the Course     6