Information Package / Course Catalogue
| Course Code | : DHF308 |
| Course Type | : Required |
| Couse Group | : First Cycle (Bachelor's Degree) |
| Education Language | : Turkish |
| Work Placement | : N/A |
| Theory | : 1 |
| Prt. | : 0 |
| Credit | : 1 |
| Lab | : 0 |
| ECTS | : 2 |
Understanding development of primary and permanent teeth, preventive interventions, diagnosis and treatment planning in pediatric dentistry
Morphological and histological characteristics of primary teeth; eruption and root resorption; dental caries, preventive interventions, restorative materials used in children; examination and treatment methods.
| 1. | To understand normal developmental pExplains the general morphological characteristics of primary teeth, their embryonic development, eruption timing, root resorption processes, and the histology of enamel, dentin, and pulp; evaluates the clinical significance of these features in pediatric dental practice.rocesses and abnormal situations in primary, mixed and permanent dentition . |
| 2. | Applies the fundamental principles of medical history taking, clinical examination, radiographic assessment, and caries risk analysis in pediatric patients; evaluates the obtained data in accordance with patient safety and record-keeping principles. |
| 3. | Evaluates early childhood caries, treatment planning in pediatric patients, and minimally invasive dentistry approaches; plans preventive and patient-centered treatment options. |
| 4. | Classifies pulp diseases in primary teeth and their differential diagnostic criteria; determines the most appropriate vital or non-vital pulp therapy for primary teeth based on scientific evidence. |
| 5. | Compares the indications, clinical procedures, and treatment objectives of apexogenesis and apexification in immature permanent teeth; evaluates the appropriate treatment approach and the need for referral in relevant cases. |
| 6. | Analyzes the principles of restorative treatment in the primary dentition, cavity preparation concepts, adhesion strategies, glass ionomer cements, hybrid glass ionomer cements, and contemporary restorative materials; plans appropriate restorative approaches for severely damaged anterior and posterior primary teeth while considering effective communication with the patient, parents, and dental team. |
| 1. | Dean JA. McDonald and Avery’s Dentistry for the Child and Adolescent. 11th ed. Elsevier; 2021. |
| 2. | Nowak AJ, Christensen JR, Mabry TR, Townsend JA, Wells MH. Pediatric Dentistry: Infancy Through Adolescence. 6th ed. Elsevier; 2019. |
| 3. | Duggal MS, Nazzal H, Robertson AJ. Restorative Techniques in Paediatric Dentistry. 3rd ed. CRC Press; 2024. |
| 4. | Fejerskov O, Nyvad B, Kidd E. Dental Caries: The Disease and Its Clinical Management. 4th ed. Wiley-Blackwell; 2024. |
| Type of Assessment | Count | Percent |
|---|---|---|
| Attending Lectures | 1 | %5 |
| Quiz | 1 | %5 |
| Midterm Examination | 2 | %30 |
| Final Examination | 1 | %60 |
| Activities | Count | Preparation | Time | Total Work Load (hours) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lecture - Theory | 28 | 0 | 1 | 28 |
| Quiz | 1 | 2 | 1 | 3 |
| Midterm Examination | 2 | 6 | 1 | 14 |
| Final Examination | 1 | 8 | 0 | 8 |
| TOTAL WORKLOAD (hours) | 53 | |||
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OÇ-1 | 5 | 3 | 1 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 3 |
OÇ-2 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 5 | 4 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 4 |
OÇ-3 | 4 | 5 | 2 | 5 | 4 | 5 | 5 | 3 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 5 |
OÇ-4 | 4 | 5 | 2 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 |
OÇ-5 | 4 | 5 | 2 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 |
OÇ-6 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 5 |