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
ADS1008 Dental Ergonomics 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: 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

Learning Outputs

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.

Course Content

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.

Weekly Detailed Course Contents

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

Sources

Course Notes: 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.

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 14 1 14
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 4 20 80
Presentations / Seminar 0 0 0
Project 0 0 0
Homework Assignments 0 0 0
Quizzes 2 1 2
Preliminary Jury 0 0 0
Midterms 2 1 2
Paper Submission 0 0 0
Jury 0 0 0
Final 1 1 1
Total Workload 99

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. 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