DENTAL MEDICINE
Bachelor	TR-NQF-HE: Level 7	QF-EHEA: First Cycle	EQF-LLL: Level 6

Course Introduction and Application Information

Course Code	Course Name	Semester	Theoretical	Practical	Credit	ECTS
DENT5501	History of Dentistry and Deontology	Fall	1	0	1	2

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Basic information

Language of instruction:	English
Type of course:	Departmental Elective
Course Level:	Bachelor’s Degree (First Cycle)
Mode of Delivery:	Face to face
Course Coordinator :	Assist. Prof. AYŞE SENA SARP
Course Objectives:	By the end of this course, students will be able to trace the historical evolution of dental practices and their impact on contemporary dentistry. They will also develop a strong foundation in ethical principles and professional standards that guide the dental profession. Moreover, students will learn to critically evaluate ethical dilemmas, make informed ethical decisions, and apply deontological principles to their clinical practice. Overall, this course aims to foster a well-rounded understanding of the historical context and ethical considerations that underpin the field of dentistry, preparing students for both the clinical and ethical aspects of their dental careers.

Learning Outcomes

The students who have succeeded in this course;
By the end of this course, students will be able to trace the historical evolution of dental practices and their impact on contemporary dentistry. They will also develop a strong foundation in ethical principles and professional standards that guide the dental profession. Moreover, students will learn to critically evaluate ethical dilemmas, make informed ethical decisions, and apply deontological principles to their clinical practice. Overall, this course aims to foster a well-rounded understanding of the historical context and ethical considerations that underpin the field of dentistry, preparing students for both the clinical and ethical aspects of their dental careers.

Course Content

This lecture is designed to provide students with a deep appreciation of the historical development of dentistry and an understanding of the ethical principles, codes of conduct, and professional responsibilities inherent to the practice of dentistry.

Weekly Detailed Course Contents

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Evaluation System

Semester Requirements	Number of Activities	Level of Contribution
Midterms	1	% 40
Final	1	% 60
Total		% 100
PERCENTAGE OF SEMESTER WORK		% 40
PERCENTAGE OF FINAL WORK		% 60
Total		% 100

ECTS / Workload Table

Activities	Number of Activities	Duration (Hours)	Workload
Course Hours	14	1	14
Study Hours Out of Class	14	2	28
Midterms	1	1	1
Final	1	1	1
Total Workload			44

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)	Follows national and international developments in clinical practice and behaves scientifically.	2
2)	Adopts professionalism and ethics in professional practices.	4
3)	Communicates effectively with colleagues, patients, patients' relatives, and in interdisciplinary settings.	1
4)	Prioritizes health in individual and community-based dental practices.	3
5)	Applies institutional leadership and management principles in professional practices.	2
6)	Monitors and implements information technologies in professional practices.	1
7)	Considers professional principles in diagnostic and treatment processes in clinical practices.
8)	Supports entrepreneurship for the advancement of the profession.
9)	Ensures continuous technological and professional development.	1