Endodontics 4

To introduce more specific aspects of endodontology such as the restoration of endodontically treated teeth endodontic treatment approach in elderly patients, the relationship between endodontics and periodontology, medications in endodontics, and fundamentals of endodontic surgery.

Course Content:

Explaining the interrelationships of endodontics and restorative, orthodontic procedures

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
Explain the principles of the restoration of endodontically treated teeth and perform these procedures in clinical practice, aware of the challenges awaiting them in coping with these cases.	PLO 2,PLO 8, PLO11,	1,2,3,4,5	A,B,C,D,E
Distinguish between endodontic and periodontal lesions and those related with both structures.	PLO 2,PLO 8, PLO 11	1,2,3,4,5	A,B,C,D,E
Describe the basics of endodontic surgery and its indications	PLO 2,PLO 8, PLO 11	1,2,3,4,5	A,B,C,D,E
Demonstrate the treatment approach when faced with elderly or compromised patients,taking into account the individual’s specific needs	PLO 2,PLO 8, PLO 11	1,2,3,4,5	A,B,C,D,E
State the systemic medications used in endodontics and have the fundamental knowledge to prescribe them when necessary.	PLO 2,PLO 8, PLO 11	1,2,3,4,5	A,B,C,D,E

Course Flow

COURSE CONTENT (1.Semester)
Week	Theorical Topics		Study Materials
1	Subject of the course		Recommended resources
2	Restoration of endodontically treated teeth		Recommended resources
3	Endodontic treatment in elderly patients		Recommended resources
4	Medications used in endodontics.		Recommended resources
5	Endodontic-periodontal treatment		Recommended resources
6	Endodontic-periodontal treatment		Recommended resources
7	Medications in endodontics		Recommended resources
8	Endodontic surgery		Recommended resources
9	Student presentations		Recommended resources
10	Student presentations		Recommended resources
11	Student presentations		Recommended resources
12	Student presentations		Recommended resources
13	Student presentations		Recommended resources
14	Student presentations	Recommended resources

COURSE CONTENT (1.and 2. Semester)

Practical Topics

Completion of 12 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.

Additional Resources

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
No	Program Learning Outcomes	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				x
3	Applying ethical principles in all patients and using ethical decision making principles in solving ethical issues.
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.				x
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
11	Performing first step health services of the patient with maximum psychomotor skills and using the principles of evidence based dentistry.					x
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.
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 2	56 28
Hours for off-the-classroom study (Pre-study, practice)	5	1	5

Homework	5	1	5
Final examination	2	5	10
Total Work Load			104
Total Work Load / 25 (h)			5,1
ECTS Credit of the Course			5

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