Course Language:
English
Course Objectives:
To develop an understanding of the determination of the requirement of the management of a dental office and professional behavior in dealing with the patient.
Course Methodology:
1. Conference 2. Sample cases 3. Problem solving 4. Discussion 5. Presentation 6. Group studies
Course Evaluation Methods:
1. Presentation 2. Assignment 3. Application
Vertical Tabs
Course Learning Outcomes
Learning outcomes | Program Learning outcomes | Teaching methods | Assessment methods |
By the end of this course, the student should be able to; | |||
Describe the fundamental steps in the establishment of a dental office | 1,3,14 | 1,2,3 | 3 |
Define the risks associated with the dental profession | 1,3,14 | 1,2,3 | 3 |
Explain the management of financial affairs in the dental Office. | 1,3,14 | 1,2,3 | 3 |
Describe the correct attitude and approach in different case scenarios encountered in clinical practice. | 1,3,14 | 1,2,3 | 3 |
Course Flow
Week | Topics | Preliminary studies |
1 | Determination of the clinic location | Recommended resources |
2 | Selection of the materials to be used in decoration | Recommended resources |
3 | Selection of the clinical equipment, how to choose the brands,...etc. | Recommended resources |
4 | Waiting area designing and locating in the clinic, points to be careful about... | Recommended resources |
5 | Forming and choosing the dental team | Recommended resources |
6 |
Patient-Dentist Relationship
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Recommended resources |
7 | Risks of being dentist; medically, socialy... | Recommended resources |
8 | Finances at the dental clinic; budget, capital,running costs, fixed cost, etc...
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Recommended resources |
9 |
Finances at the dental clinic. Part II
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Recommended resources |
10 |
Guest speaker; a succesful dentist among Yeditepe graduates- how to be a succesful dentist
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Recommended resources |
11 | Calculating the budget of starting a new dental clinic of different sizes | Recommended resources |
12 |
Interactive workshop; scenarios at the dental clinic |
Recommended resources |
13 | Interactive workshop; scenarios at the dental clinic | Recommended resources |
14 | General review | Recommended resources |
Recommended Sources
Course hand-outs | Provided by the instructor |
Other resources | Other resources recommended by the instructor |
Material Sharing
Documents | Cases provided by the instructor |
Assignments | Discussion topics to be given to students when necessary |
Examinations | 1 mid-term exam + 1 final exam |
Assessment
MID-TERM STUDIES | NO | PERCENTAGE OF CONTRIBUTION |
Assignment | - | - |
Mid-term assignment | 1 | %50 |
Final assignment | 1 | %50 |
Total | 2 | %100 |
Contribution of finals to overall success | 1 | %50 |
Contribution of mid-terms to overall success | 1 | %50 |
Course’s Contribution to Program
No | Program learning outcomes | Level of contribution | |||||
1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | |||
1 | Planning and managing teamwork in the practice, taking into consideration patient safety and clinical risk management. | x | |||||
2 | Using principles of medical ethics in all patients and using ethical decision making principles in solving ethical issues. | x | |||||
3 | Applying ethical principles in all patients and using ethical decision making principles in solving ethical issues | x |
ECTS
COURSE CATEGORY | Specialty / Area courses | ||
ECTS / WORKLOAD TABLE | |||
Activity | NO |
Duration (Hours ) |
Total workload (Hours ) |
Course duration | 14 | 14 | 14 |
Duration of studies outsid the class (Preliminary studies/Enhancement ) | 4 | 1 | 4 |
Assignment | 3 | 1 | 3 |
Mid-term assignment | 2 | 1 | 2 |
Final assignment | 2 | 1 | 2 |
Total workload | 25 | ||
Total workload / 25 (h) | 1 | ||
ECTS credits of the course | 1 |