ORAL AND DENTAL HEALTH (TURKISH) | |||||
Associate | TR-NQF-HE: Level 5 | QF-EHEA: Short Cycle | EQF-LLL: Level 5 |
Course Code | Course Name | Semester | Theoretical | Practical | Credit | ECTS |
ADS1008 | Dental Ergonomics | Spring | 1 | 0 | 1 | 4 |
Language of instruction: | Turkish |
Type of course: | Must Course |
Course Level: | Associate (Short Cycle) |
Mode of Delivery: | Face to face |
Course Coordinator : | Instructor AYŞE CEYLAN İLHAN |
Course Lecturer(s): |
Dr. Öğr. Üyesi YEŞİM ŞEŞEN USLU Dr. Öğr. Üyesi HÜSEYİN EMİR YÜZBAŞIOĞLU |
Course Objectives: | This couse aims to teach ergonomic working principles, the purpose and responsibilities of the assistant dentist, the tools used in the practice, how to do four-handed dentistry and the layout of the office for oral dental health technicians |
The students who have succeeded in this course; Will have information about the definition and history of ergonomics, To know ergonomic working methods at the bedside and in the clinic, Will have knowledge about four-handed dentistry, Will learn the purpose and responsibilities of oral health technicians, They will learn what ergonomic principles are and how to work in accordance with these principles. |
This course covers the definition of ergonomics, ergonomics in dentistry, duties and responsibilities of dental assistant, ergonomics in dental assistant, tools used in the practice, office layout, four-handed dentistry, working order, oral dental assistant-physician-laboratory relationship, ergonomic principles. |
Week | Subject | Related Preparation |
1) | The definition, purpose and history of ergonomics. | |
2) | Basic elements of ergonomics and human factor in ergonomics. | |
3) | The structure of the muscles | |
4) | Working positions of the dentist. | |
5) | Working positions of the dentist. | |
6) | 1.Midterm | |
7) | Activity zones in four-handed working principle. | |
8) | The duties of the assistant physician in four fifty approaches. | |
9) | Unit and parts | |
10) | Laboratory and work office ergonomics | |
11) | Laboratory and work office ergonomics | |
12) | 2.Midterm | |
13) | Physical environmental conditions | |
14) | Physical environmental conditions |
Course Notes / Textbooks: | Diş Hekimliğinde Ergonomi ve Muayenehane Yönetimi, Kerem Engin Akpınar,, Cumhuriyet Ü. Yayınları |
References: | Lippincott W, Wikings G. Comprehensive dental assisting. 1st edition, Wolters Kluwer, China, 2012. |
Semester Requirements | Number of Activities | Level of Contribution |
Quizzes | 2 | % 20 |
Midterms | 2 | % 40 |
Final | 1 | % 40 |
Total | % 100 | |
PERCENTAGE OF SEMESTER WORK | % 60 | |
PERCENTAGE OF FINAL WORK | % 40 | |
Total | % 100 |
Activities | Number of Activities | Duration (Hours) | Workload |
Course Hours | 14 | 1 | 14 |
Study Hours Out of Class | 4 | 20 | 80 |
Quizzes | 2 | 1 | 2 |
Midterms | 2 | 1 | 2 |
Final | 1 | 1 | 1 |
Total Workload | 99 |
No Effect | 1 Lowest | 2 Low | 3 Average | 4 High | 5 Highest |
Program Outcomes | Level of Contribution | |
1) | The ability to have basic theoretical and practical knowledge about the field of oral and dental health. | 4 |
2) | The use of theoretical knowledge related to the field in practice. | 3 |
3) | To be able to behave in accordance with the basic professional legal regulations and ethical rules related to the field | 3 |
4) | use the necessary technologies and equipment related to the field, to transfer professional knowledge through written, verbal / non-verbal communication | 3 |
5) | Being able to update the knowledge, skills and competencies related to the field with the awareness of lifelong learning and express oneself personally and professionally. | 3 |
6) | Effective use of the terminology of the related field. | 3 |
7) | Ability to manage front office management and patient relations in dental clinics | 4 |
8) | Preparing the patient before dental treatment and performing four-handed dentistry practices | 4 |
9) | Effectively performing the sterilization and disinfection process in dental clinics | 1 |
10) | Organization of workflow and communication with business solution partners in dental clinics | 3 |