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

Course Introduction and Application Information

Course Code Course Name Semester Theoretical Practical Credit ECTS
DENT3004 Pediatric Dentistry - I Spring 1 0 2 2
The course opens with the approval of the Department at the beginning of each semester

Basic information

Language of instruction: En
Type of course: Must Course
Course Level: Bachelor
Mode of Delivery: Hybrid
Course Coordinator : Dr. Öğr. Üyesi FATMA ÖNER
Course Objectives: Teach fundamentals pediatric dentistry

Learning Outputs

The students who have succeeded in this course;
Students who succesfully complete this course;

1. List the principles of preventive dentistry in children
2. Diagnose and treat caries in pediatric patients
3. Manage first visit of pediatric patient
3. Diagnose dental growth, and developmental defects in children
5. Have knowledge about the oral manifestations of systemic diseases in children

Course Content

Theoretical description of pediatric dentistry and treatment methods

Weekly Detailed Course Contents

Week Subject Related Preparation
1) Introduction to pediatric dentistry (pedodontics)
2) Dental Growth, Development and Eruption
3) Morphology of Primary Dentition, Diferentation of Permanent and Deciduous Dentition
4) Chronology of Eruption Shedding of Teeth, Tooth Resorption and Disturbances in Resorption Mechanism
5) Etiology, Diagnosis and Classification of Dental Caries in Primary Dentition
6) Caries Risk Assessment, Early Childhood Caries
7) Nutrition and Caries, Vitamins and Hormones
8) Probiotics and Sweeteners, Saliva Composition and Function
9) Preventive Approach in Pediatric Dentistry, Fluorides in Pediatric Dentistry
10) Minimal Invasive Interventions in Pediatric Dentistry
11) Psychological Development of Children and Classification of Family Types Examination and Behavior Management Techniques in Pediatric patient,
12) Extraoral, Intraoral and Radiographic Examination in Pediatric Patient
13) Dental Development and Disturbances in Number and Shape of Teeth
14) Dental Development and Disturbances in Number and Shape of Teeth
15) Developmental Defects and Discolorations of Dental Hard Tissues and Their Treatment
16) Systemic, Genetical Diseases and Related Dental Conditions in Pediatric Patient, Periodontal Problems in Pediatric Patient

Sources

Course Notes: The Handbook of Pediatric Dentistry, The American Academy of Paediatric Dentistry, Arthur J Nowak and Paul S Casamassimo McDonald and Avery Dentistry for the Child and Adolescent, 9th Edition
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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 8 % 20
Homework Assignments % 0
Presentation % 0
Project % 0
Seminar % 0
Midterms 4 % 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

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