PEDODONTICS

DENT467

Course Code: DENT467
Semester: Fourth Year
Theory+Practice: (1-1) + 0
ECTS: 1

Course Type

Compulsory Course

Course Level

Bachelor's Degree

Year of Study

Semester

Fourth Year

ECTS

Name of Lecturer(s)

Learning Outcomes

At the end of this course, the students;

Explains pharmacological and non-pharmacological behavior management techniques in pediatric patients.
ists the principles of cavity preparation by considering the morphological differences between the permanent teeth in the restoration of deciduous teeth.
Defines the mechanism of action of methods such as fissure sealant and fluoride application in prevention of caries.
Defines the methods and materials specific to these teeth to be applied in the treatment of pulpal pathologies of primary and young permanent teeth.
Lists the etiologies of tooth loss in primary and mixed dentition, their effects on dental arch development and protective applications.
Evaluates the effects of nutrition on the mouth, teeth and surrounding tissues.
Counts the oral findings of systemic diseases seen in childhood.
Defines the etiological, pathophysiological and clinical features of childhood periodontal diseases.

Mode of Delivery

Face to face

Prerequisites

Recommended Optional Programme Components

None

Course Description

The objective is to complete dental treatments by using the behaviour management techniques in children and to learn the treatment modality correctly. To teach conventional and adhesive restorative techniques in primary and permanent dentition.

Course Contents

WEEK	TOPICS
1^st Week	Pharmacologic and non-pharmacologic management of children's behaviors
2^nd Week	Pharmacologic and non-pharmacologic management of children's behaviors
3^rd Week	Cavity principles in primary dentition
4^th Week	Pit and fissure sealents and preventive resin restorations
5^th Week	Pit and fissure sealents and preventive resin restorations
6^th Week	Guidance of developing occlusion
7^th Week	Guidance of developing occlusion
8^th Week	Guidance of developing occlusion
9^th Week	Guidance of developing occlusion
10^th Week	Pulp treatments in primary and young permanent teeth
11^th Week	Pulp treatments in primary and young permanent teeth
12^th Week	Pulp treatments in primary and young permanent teeth
13^th Week	Pulp treatments in primary and young permanent teeth
14^th Week	1.midterm
15^th Week	Systemic and topical fluoride aplications
16^th Week	Systemic and topical fluoride aplications
17^th Week	Systemic and topical fluoride aplications
18^th Week	Periodontal diseases and management in children
19^th Week	Periodontal diseases and management in children
20^th Week	Periodontal diseases and management in children
21^st Week	Balanced diet in terms of dental health, use of vitamins, sugar alcohols in children
22^nd Week	Balanced diet in terms of dental health, use of vitamins, sugar alcohols in children
23^rd Week	Oral manifestations of childhood diseases
24^th Week	Oral manifestations of childhood diseases
25^th Week	Oral manifestations of childhood diseases
26^th Week	Teeth colorations and treatment protoco
27^th Week	2. midterm

Recommended or Required Reading

1. Avery, David R., and Ralph E. McDonald. McDonald and Avery's Dentistry for the Child and Adolescent-E-book. Elsevier Health Sciences, 2021.
2. Pinkham, Jimmy R., et al. "Pediatric dentistry." Infancy Through Adolescence 2005.
3. Koch, Goran, et al., eds. Pediatric dentistry: A Clinical approach. John Wiley & Sons, 2017.

Planned Learning Activities and Teaching Methods

Lecture
Discussion
Questions/Answers
Presentation

Assessment Methods and Criteria

	Quantity	Percentage (%)
Mid-term	2	40
Total(%)		40
Contribution of In-term Studies to Overall Grade(%)		40
Contribution of Final Examination to Overall Grade(%)		60
Total(%)		100

ECTS Allocated Based on Student Workload

Activities	Quantity	Duration (Hour)	Total Workload (Hour)
Midterm exam	2	2	4
Preparation for Quiz
Individual or group work	26	1	26
Preparation for Final exam
Course hours
Preparation for Midterm exam
Laboratory (including preparation)
Final exam	1	1	1
Homework
Total Work Load			31
Total Work Load / 30 (h)			1.03
ECTS Credit of the Course			1

Language of Instruction

English

Work Placement(s)

Programme Qualifications / Learning Outcomes

	LO1	LO2	LO3	LO4	LO5	LO6	LO7	LO8
K1
K2
K3	X
K4			X			X
K5
K6
K7	X	X	X	X	X	X	X	X