Information Package / Course Catalogue
Assist Staff Training
Course Code: DHF352
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

The aim of the training program is to increase the level of knowledge of the assistant personnel serving in the sector in contemporary practices in the sector and to help improve the quality of the service provided.

Course Content

Basic concepts and materials related to dentistry.

Name of Lecturer(s)
Learning Outcomes
1.The role and importance of dental assistant.
2.Patient records, dental and medical information recording.
3.Instruments, instruments and basic consumables used in dentistry.
4.Preparing the patient for dental X-ray and ways of prevention.
5.Sterilization and disinfection in dentistry (sterilization methods, infection prevention methods)
Recommended or Required Reading
1.no
Weekly Detailed Course Contents
Week 1 - Theoretical
The Importance of Auxiliary Staff
Week 2 - Theoretical
The Importance of Auxiliary Staff
Week 3 - Theoretical
Duties of Auxiliary Personnel
Week 4 - Theoretical
Duties of Auxiliary Personnel
Week 5 - Theoretical
Concepts Related to Dentistry
Week 6 - Theoretical
Concepts Related to Dentistry
Week 7 - Theoretical
Ergonomics in Dentistry
Week 8 - Theoretical
Ergonomics in Dentistry
Week 9 - Theoretical
Materials Used in Dentistry
Week 10 - Theoretical
Materials Used in Dentistry
Week 11 - Theoretical
Sterilization and Disinfection in Dentistry
Week 12 - Theoretical
Sterilization and Disinfection in Dentistry
Week 13 - Theoretical
Infection Control
Week 14 - Theoretical
Infection Control (end-term exam)
Assessment Methods and Criteria
Type of AssessmentCountPercent
Quiz1%10
Midterm Examination1%30
Final Examination1%60
Workload Calculation
ActivitiesCountPreparationTimeTotal Work Load (hours)
Lecture - Theory142142
Assignment1246
Midterm Examination1011
Final Examination1011
TOTAL WORKLOAD (hours)50
Contribution of Learning Outcomes to Programme Outcomes