Course Language:
English
Course Objectives:
The course aims to introduce the students with the concept of endodontics and emphasizes the significance of tooth preservation by endodontic means
Course Content:
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To help our students acquire knowledge and skills with both theoretical and practical studies. |
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 | |||
| Use appropriate hand and rotary instruments for the preparation of different cavity designs. | PLO 1, PLO 3, PLO 6, PLO 9 | 1,2 | A,C |
| Comprehend the general purpose and principles of the department of endodontics. | PLO 1, PLO 3, PLO 6, PLO 9 | 1,2 | A,C |
| Demonstrate the morphology and root canal anatomy of permanent teeth and the endodontic cavity principles. | PLO 1, PLO 3, PLO 6, PLO 9 | 1,2 | A,C |
| Identify the stages of vital pulp therapy and endodontic treatment. | PLO 1, PLO 3, PLO 6, PLO 9 | 1,2 | A,C |
| Identify the advantages of the rubber dam both from a clinical and ethical point of view and describe its application. | PLO 1, PLO 3, PLO 6, PLO 9 | 1,2 | A,C |
Course Flow
| COURSE CONTENT | ||
| Week | Theorical Topics | Study Materials |
| 1 | Description of endodontics. History. | Recommended resources |
| 2 | Pulp treatment and pulp treatment methods in the phantom lab | Recommended resources |
| 3 | Magnification in endodontics | Recommended resources |
| 4 | Rubber dam in endodontics | Recommended resources |
| 5 | Instruments used in endodontics | Recommended resources |
| 6 | Engine driven endodontic instruments | Recommended resources |
| 7 | Endodontic cavity preparation | Recommended resources |
| 8 | Pulpal anatomy and endodontic access preparation of the maxillary and mandibular incisors and the canine | Recommended resources |
| 9 | Pulpal anatomy and endodontic access preparation of the maxillary and mandibular premolars | Recommended resources |
| 10 | Pulpal anatomy and endodontic access preparation of the maxillary and mandibular molars | Recommended resources |
| 11 | Determination of the working length | Recommended resources |
| 12 | Identification root canal orifices, introduction to cleaning and irrigation of root canals | Recommended resources |
| 13 | Introduction to radiographical methods in Endodontics | Recommended resources |
| 14 | General review of the course | Recommended resources |
| COURSE CONTENT | ||
| Week | Practical Topics | Study Materials |
| 1 | General information about tooth dissection and root canal morphology | Recommended resources |
| 2 | Horizontal and vertical dissection of different types of teeth | Recommended resources |
| 3 | Illustrations of dissected teeth | Recommended resources |
| 4 | Illustrations of dissected teeth | Recommended resources |
| 5 | Distribution of plastic endodontic teeth and mounting on phantom jaws; general information | Recommended resources |
| 6 | Application of rubber dam on phantom jaws | Recommended resources |
| 7 | Root canal shaping and irrigation of anterior teeth | Recommended resources |
| 8 | Root canal shaping and irrigation of anterior teeth | Recommended resources |
| 9 | Root canal filling of anterior teeth | Recommended resources |
| 10 | Root canal filling of anterior teeth | Recommended resources |
| 11 | Radiographing of root-filled teeth and comments on quality of filling | Recommended resources |
| 12 | General practical studies | Recommended resources |
| 13 | General practical studies | Recommended resources |
| 14 | General practical studies | Recommended resources |
Recommended Sources
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1) Hand-outs
2) Endodontic Clinical Manual 3) Mahmoud Torabinejad, Richard E Walton. Endodontics: Princible and practice, 2009. 8) Philip Lumley, Nick Adams, Philip Tomson. Practical Clinical Endodontics, 2006. 9) Stephen Cohen, Kenneth M. Hargreaves. Pathways of the pulp, 2006. |
Material Sharing
| MATERIAL SHARING | |
| Documents | Contemporary literature |
| Assignments | Manual practices as homework |
| Exams | 2 Theoretical exam |
Assessment
| ASSESSMENT | ||
| IN-TERM STUDIES | NUMBER | PERCENTAGE |
| Mid-terms | 1 | 50% |
| Quizzes | ||
| Final exam | 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
| ASSESSMENT | ||
| IN-TERM STUDIES | NUMBER | PERCENTAGE |
| Mid-terms | 1 | 50% |
| Quizzes | ||
| Final exam | 1 | 50% |
| Total | ||
| CONTRIBUTION OF FINAL EXAMINATION TO OVERALL GRADE | ||
| CONTRIBUTION OF IN-TERM STUDIES TO OVERALL GRADE | ||
| Total | 100% | |
| COURSE CATEGORY | Expertise/Field Courses |
| 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 | ||||||
| 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. | 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. | ||||||
| 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. | 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 | ||||||
| 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. | ||||||
| 15 | Following international literature, evaluating publications critically and integration of research results and evidence based dentistry during practice. | ||||||
ECTS
| ECTS ALLOCATED BASED ON STUDENT WORKLOAD BY THE COURSE DESCRIPTION | |||
| Activities | Quantity |
Duration (Hour) |
Total Workload (Hour) |
| Course Duration (Including the exam week: 14x Total course hours) | 14 | 5 | 60 |
| Hours for off-the-classroom study (Pre-study, practice) | 14 | 2 | 28 |
| Mid-terms | 2 | 1 | 2 |
| Homework | 1 | 5 | 5 |
| Final examination | 1 | 5 | 5 |
| Total Work Load | |||
| Total Work Load / 25 (h) | 100 | ||
| ECTS Credit of the Course | 4 | ||