GERIATRICS

DHF573

Course Code: DHF573
Semester: Fifth Year
Theory+Practice: (1-0) + 0
ECTS: 1

Course Type

Compulsory Course

Course Level

Bachelor's Degree

Year of Study

Semester

Fifth Year

ECTS

Name of Lecturer(s)

Learning Outcomes

At the end of this course, the students;

Explains the principles of taking anamnesis from patients by communicating with geriatric patients.
Counts the normal and abnormal changes in physiological functions related to aging.
Lists the clinical features of periodontal diseases in geriatric patients.
Explains the features of salivary function diseases specific to geriatric patients.
Defines applications specific to geriatric patients in terms of restorative dental treatment.
Explains the approaches specific to geriatric patients in terms of endodontic dental treatment.
Lists applications specific to geriatric patients in terms of prosthetic dental treatment.
Evaluates the difficulties experienced in dental treatment in geriatric and disabled patients and uses behavior management techniques.

Mode of Delivery

Face to face

Prerequisites

Recommended Optional Programme Components

None

Course Description

To 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
1^st Week	Definition of geriatric dentistry
2^nd Week	Clinical examination and treatment planning in geriatric patients
3^rd Week	Normal and abnormal changes in physiological functions due to aging
4^th Week	Communication with geriatric patients and taking anamnesis
5^th Week	Psychiatric approach to geriatric patients
6^th Week	Clinical-radiographic examination and treatment planning in geriatric patients
7^th Week	Difficulties in dental treatment in geriatric and disabled patients and their solutions
8^th Week	Periodontal diseases in geriatric patients
9^th Week	Mid-term Exam
10^th Week	Endodontic treatment in geriatric patients
11^th Week	Restorative treatment of geriatric patients
12^th Week	Prosthetic treatment approach in geriatric patients
13^th Week	Functions of saliva in geriatric patients and related diseases

Recommended or Required Reading

1. 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 Load			32
Total Work Load / 30 (h)			1.06
ECTS Credit of the Course			1

Language of Instruction

Turkish

Work Placement(s)

Programme Qualifications / Learning Outcomes

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