DENTAL PROSTHETICS TECHNOLOGY (TURKISH)
Associate	TR-NQF-HE: Level 5	QF-EHEA: Short Cycle	EQF-LLL: Level 5

Course Introduction and Application Information

Course Code	Course Name	Semester	Theoretical	Practical	Credit	ECTS
DPT2201	Dental Photography for Dental Technicians	Fall Spring	1	0	1	3

This catalog is for information purposes. Course status is determined by the relevant department at the beginning of semester.

Basic information

Language of instruction:	Turkish
Type of course:	Departmental Elective
Course Level:	Associate (Short Cycle)
Mode of Delivery:	Face to face
Course Coordinator :	Instructor FERRUH SEMİR SMAİL
Course Lecturer(s):	Instructor İZİM TÜRKER Instructor FERRUH SEMİR SMAİL Dr. Öğr. Üyesi HÜSEYİN EMİR YÜZBAŞIOĞLU
Course Objectives:	The aim of this course is to teach the basic principles of photography and the correct and standard techniques of intraoral and extraoral photography, which is an important part of patient records in dentistry.

Learning Outcomes

The students who have succeeded in this course;
1. Will be able to explain the importance of dental photography,
2. Will be able to describe the basic rules of photography,
3. Will be able to distinguish basic concepts such as ISO / aperture / shutter speed,
4. Will be able to classify SLR/DSLR cameras,
5. Summarize the functions of camera, lens, light source and accessories,
6. Will be able to manipulate dental photography equipment,
7. Will be able to distinguish the basic types of dental photographs taken from patients,
You will be able to explain processing and archiving photos.

Course Content

To teach the correct and standard techniques of intraoral and extraoral photography. To teach the basic principles of photography and the correct and standard techniques of intraoral and extraoral photography, which is an important part of patient records in dentistry.

Weekly Detailed Course Contents

Week	Subject	Related Preparation
1)	History and importance of dental photography	None
2)	Basic photography concepts	None
3)	What is a camera and how does it work?	None
4)	Parts and functions of the camera	None
5)	Basic equipment used in dental photography	None
6)	1. Midterm Exam	None
7)	Basic principles of dental photography	None
8)	Intraoral patient photography techniques	None
9)	Extraoral patient photography techniques	None
10)	Standards for clinical photography	None
11)	Points to consider when photographing small objects	None
12)	2. Midterm Exam	None
13)	Aesthetic treatments based on dental photographs	None
14)	Digital processing of photos	None

Sources

Course Notes / Textbooks:	Dersin hocası tarafından haftalık olarak verilecektir.
References:	Dental Digital Photography, From Dental Clinical Photography to Digital Smile Design. Feng Liu. Springer

Evaluation System

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

Contribution of Learning Outcomes to Programme Outcomes

No Effect	1 Lowest	2 Low	3 Average	4 High	5 Highest

	Program Outcomes	Level of Contribution
1)	The basic structure of the human body, including head and neck region primarily forming organs and structures of systems to learn.	3
2)	Laboratory equipment and materials used in dental prostheses have knowledge about.	4
3)	The work carried out in the laboratories of dental prostheses and practical application can theoretically know.	3
4)	Basic computer knowledge as well as to the profession learns to use the software and hardware.	3
5)	Know the correct terminology for communication dentistry.	4
6)	The structure of the masticatory system used in prosthetic and orthodontic treatment can produce fixed and removable prostheses and appliances.	3
7)	Related to the use of dental laboratory equipment, maintenance and simple repairs when necessary.	3
8)	Knows and applies the necessary hygiene rules to protect herself/himself and other employees from cross infection in the laboratory.	3
9)	With dentists and other dental prosthetist can communicate effectively.	4
11)	Ethical principles and professional values embraced and apply them capable, professional liability, with the profession about the developments to follow and life-long learning and self-development as it champions, teamwork, within the team and provide services that communicate with people open to the dental prosthetist to be.	3
12)	Dental prosthesis technology, and with it all kinds of dental development and innovation in attempts to follow and implement them, self-confidence, national and international level to be respected dental prosthetist.	2
13)	Ethical principles and professional values embraced and apply them capable, professional liability, with the profession about the developments to follow and life-long learning and self-development as it champions, teamwork, within the team and provide services that communicate with people open to the dental prosthetist to be.	2
14)	Dental prosthesis with theoretical and practical knowledge about technology as dental prosthetist its own or in a team can produce all kinds of prosthetic apparatus.	3
15)	This service can open laboratory to produce its own as a profession in the public or private organization is able to perform.	3
16)	In line with developments in dentistry, science and technology, taking advantage of all sorts of doctors wants prosthetic and orthodontic apparatus can produce on its own.	3
17)	These appliances can repair the disorder. While these practices pay attention to universal values, ethical principles and responsibilities depend on the owner works as a dental prosthetist.	3