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Program of Dentistry (English 30%)

DHF434

PEDODONTICS

Course Code
DHF434
Semester
Fourth Year
Theory+Practice
(1-1) + 0
ECTS
1
Course TypeCompulsory Course
Course LevelBachelor's Degree
Year of Study2
SemesterFourth Year
ECTS1
Name of Lecturer(s)
Learning Outcomes

At the end of this course, the students;

  1. Analyzes and treats dental problems by having knowledge about pharmacological and non-pharmacological behavior management techniques in pediatric patients.
  2. Makes cavity preparation by learning the differences between primary and permanent tooth morphologies.
  3. Lists caries prevention methods, fissure sealant and fluoride applications.
  4. Defines pulpal pathologies and treatments in primary and young permanent teeth.
  5. Explains the growth and development events occurring in the dental arches and facial skeletal structures, malocclusions and their etiologies, and the appliances that can be used.
  6. Lists the systemic effects of nutrients on growth and development and their local effects on the oral cavity.
  7. Lists childhood diseases and the oral symptoms of these diseases.
  8. Classifies childhood periodontal diseases, explains the epidemiology and microbiology of periodontal diseases, immunity and inflammation, host-microbial interactions, and the molecular biology and oral pathologies of periodontal diseases.
Mode of DeliveryFace to face
PrerequisitesNo
Recommended Optional Programme ComponentsNone
Course DescriptionThe 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
1st Week Pharmacologic and non-pharmacologic management of children's behaviors
2nd Week Pharmacologic and non-pharmacologic management of children's behaviors
3rd Week Pharmacologic and non-pharmacologic management of children's behaviors
4th Week Cavity principles in primary dentition
5th Week Cavity principles in primary dentition
6th Week Cavity principles in primary dentition
7th Week Pit and fissure sealents and preventive resin restorations
8th Week Pit and fissure sealents and preventive resin restorations
9th Week Pit and fissure sealents and preventive resin restorations
10th Week Space maintenance
11th Week Space maintenance
12th Week Pulp therapy in primary dentition
13th Week Pulp therapy in primary dentition
14th Week Pulp therapy in primary dentition
15th Week Pulp therapy in young permanent teeth
16th Week Pulp therapy in young permanent teeth
17th Week Pulp therapy in young permanent teeth
18th Week Pulp therapy in young permanent teeth
19th Week 1.midterm
20th Week Case discussion
21st Week Systemic and topical fluoride aplications
22nd Week Systemic and topical fluoride aplications
23rd Week Systemic and topical fluoride aplications
24th Week Periodontal diseases in children
25th Week Periodontal diseases in children
26th Week Periodontal diseases in children
27th Week Nutritional considerations for the children, vitamins, sugar alcohols
28th Week Nutritional considerations for the children, vitamins, sugar alcohols
29th Week Systemic diseases and relations with peadiatric dentistry
30th Week Systemic diseases and relations with peadiatric dentistry
31st Week Systemic diseases and relations with peadiatric dentistry
32nd Week Teeth colorations and treatment protocols
33rd Week Teeth colorations and treatment protocols
34th Week Teeth colorations and treatment protocols
35th Week 2. midterm
36th Week Case discussion
Recommended or Required Reading1. 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 Load31
Total Work Load / 30 (h)1.03
ECTS Credit of the Course1
Language of InstructionTurkish
Work Placement(s)No

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