| Course Type | Compulsory Course |
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| Course Level | Bachelor's Degree |
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| Year of Study | 13 |
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| Semester | Fifth Year |
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| ECTS | 1 |
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| Name of Lecturer(s) |
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| Learning Outcomes |
At the end of this course, the students;
- Defines evidence-based dentistry by embracing the importance of lifelong learning in dentistry.
- Lists the importance of literature follow-up, classifies the articles in the dentistry literature according to the level of evidence.
- Interprets the articles in the dentistry literature.
- Reviews and uses the literature in accordance with its purpose.
- Evaluates publications according to their methodology.
- Conducts clinical practices using evidence-based information.
- By comprehending the pyramid of evidence, filters the treatment that will provide the highest benefit to the patient in the clinical practice of any branch of dentistry through scientific data.
- Reaches the right data in the selection of the most appropriate and most up-to-date treatment.
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| Mode of Delivery | Face to face |
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| Prerequisites | No |
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| Recommended Optional Programme Components | |
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| Course Description | Explaining the concept of evidence in clinical sciences and its place in dental practice |
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| Course Contents |
| WEEK |
TOPICS |
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1st Week |
What is evidence-based dentistry? |
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2nd Week |
What is evidence-based dentistry? |
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3rd Week |
What is the pyramid of evidence and how is the Cochrane database used? |
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4th Week |
What is the pyramid of evidence and how is the Cochrane database used? |
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5th Week |
What are the concepts of Meta-Analysis and Systematic compilation? |
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6th Week |
What are the concepts of Meta-Analysis and Systematic compilation? |
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7th Week |
Prosthetic Dentistry and Evidence-Based Dentistry |
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8th Week |
Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery and Evidence-Based Dentistry |
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9th Week |
Oral, Dental, Maxillofacial Radiology and Evidence-Based Dentistry |
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10th Week |
Restorative Treatment and Evidence-Based Dentistry |
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11th Week |
Endodontics and Evidence-Based Dentistry |
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12th Week |
Periodontology and Evidence-Based Dentistry |
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13th Week |
Orthodontics and Evidence-Based Dentistry |
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14th Week |
Pedodontics and Evidence-Based Dentistry |
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| Recommended or Required Reading | 1. Allan Hackshaw, Elizabeth Paul, Elizabeth Davenport Evidence-Based Dentistry: An Introduction., John Wiley & Sons, 2006
2. Allan Hackshaw. A Concise Guide to Clinical Trials. John Wiley & Sons, 2009
3. Evidence Based Dentistry, Nature PublishingISSN1462-0049, Periodical
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| Planned Learning Activities and Teaching Methods |
- Lecture
- Discussion
- Questions/Answers
- Presentation
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| Assessment Methods and Criteria |
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Quantity |
Percentage (%) |
| Mid-term |
1 |
60 |
| Total(%) |
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60 |
| Contribution of In-term Studies to Overall Grade(%) |
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60 |
| Contribution of Final Examination to Overall Grade(%) |
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40 |
| Total(%) |
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100 |
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| ECTS Allocated Based on Student Workload |
| Activities |
Quantity |
Duration (Hour) |
Total Workload (Hour) |
| Midterm exam |
1 |
1 |
1 |
| Preparation for Quiz |
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| Individual or group work |
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| Preparation for Final exam |
6 |
1 |
6 |
| Course hours |
16 |
1 |
16 |
| Preparation for Midterm exam |
6 |
1 |
6 |
| Laboratory (including preparation) |
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| Final exam |
1 |
1 |
1 |
| Homework |
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| Total Work Load | 30 |
| Total Work Load / 30 (h) | 1 |
| ECTS Credit of the Course | 1 |
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| Language of Instruction | Turkish |
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| Work Placement(s) | No |
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