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Program of Dentistry (English)

DENT573

GERIATRICS

Course Code
DENT573
Semester
Fifth Year
Theory+Practice
(1-0) + 0
ECTS
1
Course TypeCompulsory Course
Course LevelBachelor's Degree
Year of Study13
SemesterFifth Year
ECTS1
Name of Lecturer(s)
Learning Outcomes

At the end of this course, the students;

  1. Comprehend the principles of taking anamnesis from patients by communicating with geriatric patients.
  2. Count the normal and abnormal changes in physiological functions related to aging.
  3. List the clinical features of periodontal diseases in geriatric patients.
  4. Comprehend the features of salivary function diseases specific to geriatric patients.
  5. Define the restorative dental treatments specific to geriatric patients.
  6. Comprehend the approaches specific to geriatric patients in terms of endodontic dental treatment.
  7. List applications specific to geriatric patients in terms of prosthetic dental treatment.
  8. Evaluate the difficulties experienced in dental treatment in geriatric and disabled patients and perform behavior management techniques.
Mode of DeliveryFace to face
PrerequisitesNo
Recommended Optional Programme ComponentsNone
Course DescriptionTo learn the properties of geriatric population, social and behavioral aspects of aging, general medical aspects of aging, pathology, prevention and treatment of oral diseases in older adults
Course Contents
WEEK TOPICS
1st Week Definition of geriatric dentistry
2nd Week Clinical examination and treatment planning in geriatric patients
3rd Week Normal and abnormal changes in physiological functions due to aging
4th Week Communication with geriatric patients and taking anamnesis
5th Week Psychiatric approach to geriatric patients
6th Week Clinical-radiographic examination and treatment planning in geriatric patients
7th Week Difficulties in dental treatment in geriatric and disabled patients and their solutions
8th Week Periodontal diseases in geriatric patients
9th Week Mid-term Exam
10th Week Endodontic treatment in geriatric patients
11th Week Restorative treatment of geriatric patients
12th Week Prosthetic treatment approach in geriatric patients
13th Week Functions of saliva in geriatric patients and related diseases
Recommended or Required Reading1. Scully C, Cawson RA. Medical Problems in Dentistry. 5. baskı, Italya, Elsevier Ltd, 2005.
2. Newman MG, Takei H, Klokkevold PR, Carranza FA. Carranza's Clinical Periodontology. 10. Baskı, Çin, Saunders, 2006.
3. Lamb DJ. Problems and Solutions in Complete Denture Prosthodontics. 1. Baskı, Büyük Britanya, Quintessence Publishing Co. Ltd, 1993.
4. Aksoydan E. Gelişmekte olan ülkeler yaşlanan toplum için hazır mı? türkiye'deki yaşlıların sosyo-demografik, ekonomik ve sağlık durumlarına ilişkin bir inceleme. Türk Geriatri Dergisi 2; 102-109, 2009.
Planned Learning Activities and Teaching Methods
  • Lecture
  • Discussion
  • Questions/Answers
  • Presentation
Assessment Methods and Criteria
Quantity Percentage (%)
Mid-term 1 60
Total(%) 60
Contribution of In-term Studies to Overall Grade(%) 60
Contribution of Final Examination to Overall Grade(%) 40
Total(%) 100
ECTS Allocated Based on Student Workload
Activities Quantity Duration (Hour) Total Workload (Hour)
Midterm exam 1 1 1
Preparation for Quiz
Individual or group work
Preparation for Final exam 5 2 10
Course hours 14 1 14
Preparation for Midterm exam 3 2 6
Laboratory (including preparation)
Final exam 1 1 1
Homework
Total Work Load32
Total Work Load / 30 (h)1.06
ECTS Credit of the Course1
Language of InstructionEnglish
Work Placement(s)No

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