ORAL AND DENTAL HEALTH (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
ADS1002 Cross Infection in Dentistry Spring 1 0 1 4
The course opens with the approval of the Department at the beginning of each semester

Basic information

Language of instruction: Tr
Type of course: Must Course
Course Level: Associate
Mode of Delivery: Face to face
Course Coordinator : Instructor AYŞE CEYLAN İLHAN
Course Objectives: To give information about sterilization and disinfection methods in dentistry clinic

Learning Outputs

The students who have succeeded in this course;

Will be able to define sterilization and disinfection in dentistry.

Course Content

This course includes the basics of infection control, dental infections, occupational health and vaccines, prevention of cross-infection, methods used for sterilization of instruments and materials in oral and dental health centers, surface decontamination, waste management in oral and dental health centers, sterilization control steps.

Weekly Detailed Course Contents

Week Subject Related Preparation
1) Fundamentals of infection control
2) Dentistry-associated infections, infectious diseases-cross infections transmission routes
3) Occupational health and vaccines
4) Hand hygiene, general sterilization methods
5) Protection from cross infection
6) 1.Midterm
7) Sterilization, methods used for sterilization of instruments and materials in oral and dental health centers
8) Sterilization, methods used for sterilization of instruments and materials in oral and dental health centers
9) Surface decontamination, how to deal with aerosols?
10) Waste management in oral and dental health centers
11) Sterilization control steps, sterilization process steps, sterilization monitoring
12) 2.Midterm
13) What are the infectious diseases of importance in dentistry?
14) Processes affecting disinfection and sterilization

Sources

Course Notes: Pankhurst CL, Coulter WA. Basic guide to infection prevention and control in dentistry. 2nd edition, Wiley-Blackwell, Birleşik Krallık, 2017.
References: Pankhurst CL, Coulter WA. Basic guide to infection prevention and control in dentistry. 2nd edition, Wiley-Blackwell, Birleşik Krallık, 2017.

Evaluation System

Semester Requirements Number of Activities Level of Contribution
Attendance % 0
Laboratory % 0
Application % 0
Field Work % 0
Special Course Internship (Work Placement) % 0
Quizzes 2 % 20
Homework Assignments % 0
Presentation % 0
Project % 0
Seminar % 0
Midterms 2 % 40
Preliminary Jury % 0
Final 1 % 40
Paper Submission % 0
Jury % 0
Bütünleme % 0
Total % 100
PERCENTAGE OF SEMESTER WORK % 60
PERCENTAGE OF FINAL WORK % 40
Total % 100

ECTS / Workload Table

Activities Number of Activities Duration (Hours) Workload
Course Hours 12 1 12
Laboratory 0 0 0
Application 0 0 0
Special Course Internship (Work Placement) 0 0 0
Field Work 0 0 0
Study Hours Out of Class 5 14 70
Presentations / Seminar 0 0 0
Project 0 0 0
Homework Assignments 0 0 0
Quizzes 2 2 4
Preliminary Jury 0 0 0
Midterms 2 2 4
Paper Submission 0 0 0
Jury 0 0 0
Final 1 2 2
Total Workload 92

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 ability to have basic theoretical and practical knowledge about the field of oral and dental health. 3
2) The use of theoretical knowledge related to the field in practice. 5
3) To be able to behave in accordance with the basic professional legal regulations and ethical rules related to the field 4
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. 2
6) Effective use of the terminology of the related field. 2
7) Ability to manage front office management and patient relations in dental clinics 1
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 5
10) Organization of workflow and communication with business solution partners in dental clinics 2