COURSE UNIT TITLE

: PEDIATRIC DENTISTRY PRECLINICAL EDUCATION

DEGREE PROGRAMMES

Description of Individual Course Units

Course Unit Code Course Unit Title Type Of Course D U L ECTS
DHF 3017 PEDIATRIC DENTISTRY PRECLINICAL EDUCATION COMPULSORY 0 2 0 2

Offered By

Dentist

Level of Course Unit

First Cycle Programmes (Bachelor's Degree)

Course Coordinator

PROFESSOR DOCTOR GÜLSER KILINÇ

Offered to

Dentist

Course Objective

The course aims to teach the development of primary and permanent dentition, preventive practices in pediatric dentistry, as well as diagnostic and treatment planning

Learning Outcomes of the Course Unit

1   Understands the normal developmental processes of primary and permanent teeth.
2   Explains the pathologies of primary and permanent teeth.
3   Understands growth and development in children.
4   Interprets caries in primary and permanent dentition.
5   Understands periodontal diseases in primary and permanent dentition.
6   Applies preventive practices in primary and permanent teeth.

Mode of Delivery

Face -to- Face

Prerequisites and Co-requisites

None

Recomended Optional Programme Components

None

Course Contents

Week Subject Description
1 Objectives of preclinical training in pediatric dentistry: laboratory introduction, work protocols, asepsis and antisepsis
2 Morphological features of primary teeth and anatomical differences
3 Patient history taking and clinical examination in pediatric patients (simulation-based)
4 Principles and practice of cavity preparation in primary teeth (phantom-based)
5 Fissure sealant application in children (phantom-based)
6 Topical fluoride gel application in children (phantom-based)
7 Fluoride varnish application in children (phantom-based)
8 Glass ionomer cement (GIC) restorations: material preparation and application steps
9 Fundamental principles of compomer restorations in primary teeth
10 Fundamental principles of composite restorations in primary teeth
11 Stainless steel crown applications in primary teeth (phantom-based)
12 Pulpectomy in primary teeth: cavity preparation and canal enlargement
13 Root canal filling techniques in primary teeth (phantom-based)
14 Preclinical assessment, case preparation, and general review

Recomended or Required Reading

1. Lecture notes.
2. Welbury, R.R. Pediatric Dentistry, Oxford, 1997, London.
3. McDonald R.E. Dentistry for the Child and Adolescent, Mosby, St. Louis, 2000.
4. Fejerskov O,Ekstrand J, Burt BA. Fluoride in Dentistry 2nd Ed. Copenhagen, Munksgaard 1996.

Planned Learning Activities and Teaching Methods

The course is conducted through preclinical practice. Student individual work is supported by case discussions and multimedia materials.

Assessment Methods

SORTING NUMBER SHORT CODE LONG CODE FORMULA
1 PCE PRE-CLINICAL EVALUATION
2 FIN PRE-CLINICAL FINAL EXAM
3 FCG FINAL COURSE GRADE roundStudent.examPCE * 0.40 + Student.examFN * 0.60,0
4 RST PRE-CLINICAL RESIT
5 FCGR FINAL COURSE GRADE (RESIT) roundStudent.examPCE * 0.40 + Student.examRST * 0.60,0


Further Notes About Assessment Methods

None

Assessment Criteria

The preclinical assessment grade is calculated as 40% of the preclinical midterm and 60% of the preclinical final. A resit exam is administered for students who are unsuccessful.

Language of Instruction

Turkish

Course Policies and Rules

To be announced.

Contact Details for the Lecturer(s)

gulserkilinc@deu.edu.tr

Office Hours

On the first Monday of each month, between 12:00 and 13:00

Work Placement(s)

None

Workload Calculation

Activities Number Time (hours) Total Work Load (hours)
Practice (Reflection) 14 4 56
Midterm 2 2 4
TOTAL WORKLOAD (hours) 60

Contribution of Learning Outcomes to Programme Outcomes

PO/LOPO.1PO.2PO.3PO.4PO.5PO.6PO.7PO.8PO.9PO.10
LO.135
LO.222225
LO.344335
LO.42225
LO.5
LO.6

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