Cariology and Preventive Dentistry

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