COURSE UNIT TITLE

Offered By

Dentist

Level of Course Unit

First Cycle Programmes (Bachelor's Degree)

Course Coordinator

ASSOCIATE PROFESSOR NASIBE AYCAN YILMAZ

Offered to

Dentist

Course Objective

To teach the concepts of sustainability and environmentally friendly dentistry in dentistry, sustainable energy management strategies, the selection of dental equipment and materials in accordance with the concept of sustainability, the necessary methods to reduce the negative effects of dental materials on the environment.

Learning Outcomes of the Course Unit

Mode of Delivery

Face -to- Face

Prerequisites and Co-requisites

None

Recomended Optional Programme Components

None

Course Contents

Recomended or Required Reading

1. Consensus on Environmentally Sustainable Oral Healthcare: A Joint Stakeholder Statement. Shellard, I. J., Martin, N., Mulligan, S., & Hatton, P. (2022). (p. 70). White Rose University Press.
2. Sustainable Oral Healthcare and the Environment: Challenges. Mulligan, S., Smith, L., & Martin, N. (2021) Dental Update, 48(6), 493-501.
3. Sustainable Oral Healthcare and the Environment: Mitigation Strategies. Martin, N., Smith, L., & Mulligan, S. (2021) Dental Update, 48(7), 524-531.
4. Awareness and barriers to sustainability in dentistry: A scoping review. Martin, N., Sheppard, M., Gorasia, G., Arora, P., Cooper, M., & Mulligan, S. (2021) Journal of Dentistry, 112, 103735.
5. Drivers, opportunities and best practice for sustainability in dentistry: A scoping review. Martin, N., Sheppard, M., Gorasia, G., Arora, P., Cooper, M., & Mulligan, S. (2021) Journal of Dentistry, 112, 103737.

Planned Learning Activities and Teaching Methods

The lesson will be presented in class. Lecture notes will be given to students. Students will follow the lesson from their lecture notes and textbooks.

Assessment Methods

Further Notes About Assessment Methods

None

Assessment Criteria

In this course, students are expected to develop comprehensive knowledge and skills in sustainability and environmentally friendly practices in dentistry. They should be able to explain sustainable energy management strategies in dental clinics, accurately classify different types of dental waste, and apply appropriate waste management protocols. Furthermore, students are expected to consider sustainability criteria when selecting equipment and materials, identify eco-friendly alternatives, and propose effective solutions for the recycling of dental materials. They should be able to analyze the environmental impacts of dental materials based on scientific evidence and develop innovative, practical strategies to minimize these effects. Ultimately, students will integrate both theoretical knowledge and practical skills, enabling them to adopt environmentally conscious and sustainable dentistry approaches.

Language of Instruction

Turkish

Course Policies and Rules

Attendance to 70% of the courses is compulsory.

Contact Details for the Lecturer(s)

nasibeaycan.yilmaz@deu.edu.tr

Office Hours

On Tuesday 12.00-13.00

Work Placement(s)

None

Workload Calculation

Contribution of Learning Outcomes to Programme Outcomes