Information Package / Course Catalogue
Digital Dentistry
Course Code: DHF355
Course Type: Area Elective
Couse Group: First Cycle (Bachelor's Degree)
Education Language: Turkish
Work Placement: N/A
Theory: 1
Prt.: 0
Credit: 1
Lab: 0
ECTS: 2
Objectives of the Course

To teach the current digital devices, tools and materials used in the field of dentistry.

Course Content

Concept of digital dentistry, digital devices, tools and materials used in dentistry, use of computerized dental tomography and digital analysis techniques, dental laser types and indications, intraoral scanners and CAD-CAM applications, use of dynamic navigation device, use of digital anesthesia device

Name of Lecturer(s)
Learning Outcomes
1.Know what digital dentistry is
2.Explain whatdevices and materials are used in digital dentistry.
3.Explain whatdevices and materials are used in digital dentistry.
4.Follows the developments in digital technology closely.
5.Follows the developments in digital technology closely.
Recommended or Required Reading
1.Schwendicke F. (Ed.). (2022). Artificial Intelligence in Dentistry. Quintessence Publishing
2.White SC, Pharoah MJ. (2021). Oral Radiology: Principles and Interpretation (9th ed.)
Weekly Detailed Course Contents
Week 1 - Theoretical
Digitalization in Oral Radiology (Digital analysis methods in periapical and orthopantomograph imaging)
Week 2 - Theoretical
Digitalization in Oral Radiology (Working principles of computed tomography and ultrasound)
Week 3 - Theoretical
Digitalization in Periodontics (The importance and uses of computed tomography in periodontology)
Week 4 - Theoretical
Digitalization in Periodontics (Usage of laser in periodontology)
Week 5 - Theoretical
Digitalization in Prosthodontic Treatment (Intraoral Scanners)
Week 6 - Theoretical
Digitalization in Prosthodontic Treatment (CAD-CAM applications)
Week 7 - Theoretical
Digitalization in Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery (Importance and uses of computed tomography)
Week 8 - Theoretical
Digitalization in Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery (Use of dynamic navigation device) (I. midterm exam)
Week 9 - Theoretical
Digitalization in Orthodontics (Digital analysis of cephalometric films and computed tomography images in orthodontic diagnosis)
Week 10 - Theoretical
Digitalization in Orthodontics (Intraoral scanners)
Week 11 - Theoretical
Digitalization in Endodontics (The importance of computed tomography in endodontic diagnosis, working principle of apex finder and endomotor)
Week 12 - Theoretical
Digitalization in Restorative Dentistry (Use of laser in restorative applications, the effect of digitalization in whitening treatment)
Week 13 - Theoretical
Digitalization in Pedodontics (Use of digital anesthetic devices)
Week 14 - Theoretical
Digitalization in Pedodontics (Use of computed tomography in trauma cases)
Assessment Methods and Criteria
Type of AssessmentCountPercent
Attending Lectures1%5
Quiz1%5
Midterm Examination1%30
Final Examination1%60
Workload Calculation
ActivitiesCountPreparationTimeTotal Work Load (hours)
Lecture - Theory141128
Quiz1112
Midterm Examination1516
Final Examination1819
TOTAL WORKLOAD (hours)45
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Adnan Menderes University - Information Package / Course Catalogue
2026