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
ADS2201 Dental Photography for Dental Assistants Fall 1 0 2 3
The course opens with the approval of the Department at the beginning of each semester

Basic information

Language of instruction: Tr
Type of course: Non-Departmental Elective
Course Level: Associate
Mode of Delivery: Face to face
Course Coordinator : Instructor AYŞE CEYLAN İLHAN
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.This course provides training in oral and dental health techniques that are well-equipped about the equipment and technique of digital photography, which is an important element of patient records.

Learning Outputs

The students who have succeeded in this course;
Explain the importance of dental photography.
Defines the basic rules of photography.
Distinguish basic concepts such as ISO/aperture/shutter.
Classify SLR/DSLR cameras.
Camera, lens, light source and accessories dominate the functions.
Has the ability to use dental photography equipment at a basic level.
Distinguish the basic types of dental photographs taken from patients.
Proficiency in processing and archiving photographs.

Course Content

History and importance of dental photography
Basic photography concepts
What is a camera and how does it work?
Parts and functions of the camera
Basic equipment used in dental photography
Basic principles of dental photography
Intraoral patient photography techniques
Extraoral patient photography techniques
Standards for clinical photography
Aesthetic treatments based on dental photographs
Digital processing of photos
Points to consider when photographing small objects

Weekly Detailed Course Contents

Week Subject Related Preparation
1) History and importance of dental photography Dijital Fotoğrafçılık, Demirbaş, Yavuz Kerem. İstanbul : Pusula, 2012.
2) Basic photography concepts
3) Definiton of a camera and how does it work
4) Parts and functions of the camera
5) Basic equipment used in dental photography
6) 1.Midterm
7) Basic principles of dental photography Dijital Fotoğrafçılık, Tom. İstanbul : İnkılap, 2004. 223
8) Intraoral patient photography techniques
9) Extraoral patient photography techniques
10) Standards for clinical photography
11) Points to consider when photographing small objects
12) 2.Midterm
13) Aesthetic treatments based on dental photographs
14) Digital processing of photos

Sources

Course Notes: Dijital Fotoğrafçılık, Demirbaş, Yavuz Kerem. İstanbul : Pusula, 2012. Dijital Fotoğrafçılık, Tom. İstanbul : İnkılap, 2004. 223 A‘dan Z’ye Dijital Fotoğrafçılık,George, Chris. İstanbul : İnkılap Kitabevi, 2011. 320
References: Dijital Fotoğrafçılık, Demirbaş, Yavuz Kerem. İstanbul : Pusula, 2012. Dijital Fotoğrafçılık, Tom. İstanbul : İnkılap, 2004. 223 A‘dan Z’ye Dijital Fotoğrafçılık,George, Chris. İstanbul : İnkılap Kitabevi, 2011. 320

Evaluation System

Semester Requirements Number of Activities Level of Contribution
Attendance 0 % 0
Laboratory 0 % 0
Application 0 % 0
Field Work 0 % 0
Special Course Internship (Work Placement) 0 % 0
Quizzes 2 % 20
Homework Assignments 0 % 0
Presentation 0 % 0
Project 0 % 0
Seminar 0 % 0
Midterms 2 % 40
Preliminary Jury 0 % 0
Final 1 % 40
Paper Submission 0 % 0
Jury 0 % 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 3 15 45
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 2 2
Total Workload 63

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.
2) The use of theoretical knowledge related to the field in practice.
3) To be able to behave in accordance with the basic professional legal regulations and ethical rules related to the field
4) use the necessary technologies and equipment related to the field, to transfer professional knowledge through written, verbal / non-verbal communication
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. 4
6) Effective use of the terminology of the related field.
7) Ability to manage front office management and patient relations in dental clinics 3
8) Preparing the patient before dental treatment and performing four-handed dentistry practices
9) Effectively performing the sterilization and disinfection process in dental clinics
10) Organization of workflow and communication with business solution partners in dental clinics 3