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Course Code: 
DENT 366
Course Period: 
Autumn
Course Type: 
Core
P: 
1
Lab: 
3
Credits: 
2,5
ECTS: 
2
Course Language: 
English
Course Objectives: 
This is a two-semester multidisciplinary course intended to provide the student competency in a thorough oral examination and the preventive dental care of children and adolescents.
Course Content: 

In this course, dental biofilm, topical fluoride applications, fissure sealants, morphological, anatomic, histological and physiological differences of primary teeth, features and functions of primary teeth, morphological, histological and physiological differences of immature permanent teeth, features of primary and permanent dentitions, malocclusions and their etiologies, normal and abnormal oral functions, preventive and interceptive orthodontic treatments, stainless steel and strip crown, early loss of primary teeth and space maintenance, eruption guidance and serial extraction, primary tooth extractions, their indications and complications, one or more tooth extractions will be discussed.

Course Methodology: 
1: Lecture, 2: Question-Answer, 3: Discussion, 4: Presentation, 5:Simulation, 6: Video, 7: Applications, 8:Case Study
Course Evaluation Methods: 
A:Written exam, B: Multiple choice , C:Filing the blank D:False and true, E: Oral Exam F: Portfolio, G: Contribution of course activities H:Homework

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Course Learning Outcomes

 

Learning Outcomes  Program learning outcomes Teaching Methods  Assessment Methods 
1) Being able to discuss different caries preventive strategies in terms of effectiveness according to the child patient’s dental status, age and assessed risk group and educate parents concerning risk factors, available risk reduction/prevention strategies for dental diseases. 1-3, 6-14 1,2,3,5,7,8 A,B,C,G
2) Being able to use an orthodontic assessment in children and educate their parents. 1-3, 6-14 1,2,3,5,7,8 A,B,C,G
3) Being able to carry out a preventive and interceptive treatment when necessary and design and apply removable appliances. 1-3, 6-14 1,2,3,5,7,8 A,B,C,G
4) Being able to design, fabricate, adjust and perform space maintainers and stainless steel, strip crowns for children. 1-3, 6-14 1,2,3,5,7,8 A,B,C,G
5) Being able to perform the suitability of appliances for clinical presentation. 1-3, 6-14 1,2,3,5,7,8 A,B,C,G
6) Being able to demonstrate the timing for guidance of eruption and serial extraction. 1-3, 6-14 1,2,3,5,7,8 A,B,C,G
7) Being able to internalize the indications and undertaking of primary teeth extractions and deliver post-surgical advice and prescription to the patient’s parents. 1-3, 6-14 1,2,3,5,7,8 A,B,C,G

Course Flow

 

COURSE CONTENT (5.SEMESTER) (Theoretical)
Week Topics Study Materials
1 Case History in Pediatric Dentistry Preliminary reviewing of recommended sources
2 Clinical Examination in Pediatric Dentistry Preliminary reviewing of recommended sources
3 Radiographic Examination in Pediatric Dentistry Preliminary reviewing of recommended sources
4 Dental biofilm control for the prevention of dental caries in children Preliminary reviewing of recommended sources
5 Topical fluoride applications Preliminary reviewing of recommended sources
6 Topical fluoride applications  Preliminary reviewing of recommended sources
7 The mechanisms of effect of fluoride Preliminary reviewing of recommended sources
8 Acute and chronic fluoride toxicity Preliminary reviewing of recommended sources
9 Fissure sealants 
  • Indications
  • Classification
  • Application
Preliminary reviewing of recommended sources
10 The histological, physiological, and anatomic properties of primary teeth and their differences from permanent teeth Preliminary reviewing of recommended sources
11 The general features and functions of primary teeth Preliminary reviewing of recommended sources
12 Primary dentition and its general features Preliminary reviewing of recommended sources
13 Transition to permanent occlusion and the features of permanent dentition Preliminary reviewing of recommended sources

 

 

COURSE CONTENT (5.SEMESTER) (Practical)
Week Topics Study Materials
1 Introduction to lesson Preliminary reviewing of recommended sources
2 Drawings of Class I, Class II, III, and pulpotomy cavity preparations Preliminary reviewing of recommended sources
3 Drawings of Class I, Class II, III, and pulpotomy cavity preparations Preliminary reviewing of recommended sources
4 Drawings of Class I, Class II, III, and pulpotomy cavity preparations Preliminary reviewing of recommended sources
5 Cavity demonstration and application of symbols and Class I cavity demonstrations and applications on PedoPrep Models 16,46) Preliminary reviewing of recommended sources
6 Cavity demonstration and application of symbols and Class I cavity demonstrations and applications on PedoPrep Models 16,46) Preliminary reviewing of recommended sources
7 Cavity demonstration and application of symbols and Class I cavity demonstrations and applications on PedoPrep Models 16,46) Preliminary reviewing of recommended sources
8 Class II (55 DO, 84 MO) and Class V (16, 46) and pulpotomy cavities (54 MO, 85 DO) demonstrations and applications on PedoPrep Models Preliminary reviewing of recommended sources
9 Class II (55 DO, 84 MO) and Class V (16, 46) and pulpotomy cavities (54 MO, 85 DO) demonstrations and applications on PedoPrep Models Preliminary reviewing of recommended sources
10 Class II (55 DO, 84 MO) and Class V (16, 46) and pulpotomy cavities (54 MO, 85 DO) demonstrations and applications on PedoPrep Models Preliminary reviewing of recommended sources
11 Class III cavity demonstrations and applications on Caviprep models (51,52,53 from vestibular and palatal aspects) Preliminary reviewing of recommended sources
12 Class III cavity demonstrations and applications on Caviprep models (51,52,53 from vestibular and palatal aspects) Preliminary reviewing of recommended sources
13 Class III cavity demonstrations and applications on Caviprep models (51,52,53 from vestibular and palatal aspects) Preliminary reviewing of recommended sources

Recommended Sources

 

RECOMMENDED SOURCES
Textbook
  1. Prof.Dr.Mustafa Ülgen; Ortodontik Tedavi Prensipleri İstanbul Üniversitesi Diş Hekimliği Fakültesi Yayın Yeri: İstanbul Yayın Yılı: 1993.
  2. McNamara JA, Brudon WL. Orthodontic and Orthopedic Treatment in the mixed dentition. Needham Press, Michigan, 1993
  3. Prof.Dr.Filiz Perkün; Çene ortopedisi (IV cilt) Beta Basım Yayım
  4. Erken Ortodontik Tedavi; Çeviri Editörü:Tülin Taner, Quintessence Yayınları 2008
  5. Contemporary Orthodontics. Proffit,William and Fields,Henry, The Mosby Co, 3rd edition.
  6. Laura Mitchell, An Introduction to Orthodontics (Oxford Medical Publications) (Paperback) Oxford University Press, USA; 2 edition, june 7, 2001.
  7. Ortodontik Tedavi: Kavramlar ve Stratejiler Frans P.G.M. van der Linden, Çeviri Editörü: Prof. Dr. Tülin Arun. 
  8. Pediatric Dentistry: Infancy through Adolescence. Jimmy R. Pinkham Saunders; 5th edition, 2012.
  9. Dentistry for the Child and Adolescent, seventh edition, Ralph E. McDonald, David R. Avery, The Mosby Co, 10th edition, 12 nov 2015. 
  10. Pediatric Dentistry: A Clinical Approach, Göran Koch, Sven Poulsen, Munksgaard, Copenhagen; 2 edition, june 22, 2009.
Additional Resources
  1. Hand-outs
  2. Clinical manual
  3. AAPD and EAPD guidelines

Material Sharing

 

MATERIAL SHARING
Documents Contemporary literature.
Assignments Shareable.
Exams Not shareable.

Assessment

 

ASSESSMENT
IN-TERM STUDIES NUMBER PERCENTAGE
Midterm  Exam 4 50%
Quiz - -
Final Exam 2 50%
Total   100
CONTRIBUTION OF FINAL EXAMINATION TO OVERALL GRADE  2 50%
CONTRIBUTION OF IN-TERM STUDIES TO OVERALL GRADE  1 50%
Total   100

Course’s Contribution to Program

 

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.         X  
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.         X  
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.         X  
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.         X  
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.         X  
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.         X  
12 Establishing communication with pediatric patients considering the stages of mental development and provision of behavioral management.         X  
13 Planning, execution and evaluation of community based programs focused on special groups.         X  
14 Making necessary suggestions in reorganization and areas of national health policies.         X  

ECTS

 

ECTS ALLOCATED BASED ON STUDENT WORKLOAD BY THE COURSE DESCRIPTION
Activities Quantity Duration
(Hour)
Total
Workload
(Hour)
Course Duration 1st semester (theoretical) 14 1 14
Course Duration 1st semester (practical) 14 3 42
Course Duration 2nd semester (theoretical) 14 1 14
Course Duration 2nd semester (practical) 14 1 14
Hours for off-the-classroom study (Pre-study, practice) 28 0.5 14
Midterm Exams 4 1 4
Homework      
Final 2 1 2
Total Work Load     104
Total Work Load / 25 (h)     4.16
ECTS Credit of the Course     4