Information Package / Course Catalogue
Caries Etiology, Microbiology and Histopathology
Course Code: PED622
Course Type: Area Elective
Couse Group: Third Cycle (Doctorate Degree)
Education Language: Turkish
Work Placement: N/A
Theory: 3
Prt.: 0
Credit: 3
Lab: 0
ECTS: 6
Objectives of the Course

To learn the microorganisms and properties that play a role in tooth decay

Course Content

Theories of tooth decay, etiology and day-to-day decayed etiology, microorganisms and bacterial metabolism that play a role in caries formation, histopathology of tooth decay, decay of enamel and dentin and layers of decay.

Name of Lecturer(s)
Learning Outcomes
1.Reproductive differences in bacteria in the oral cavity
2. Metabolism, distribution and types of oral microflora
3.Explanation of the relationship between dental plaque, tooth decay and microbial biophytes
4.Understanding and applying the principles of microbiology to the clinic
5.Evaluation of tooth decay microbiology
Recommended or Required Reading
1.Pinkham JR, Casamassimo PS, McTigue DJ, Fields HW, Nowak AJ. 2005, Pediatric Dentistry: Infancy Through Adolescence
Weekly Detailed Course Contents
Week 1 - Theoretical
Tooth Decay in Children
Week 2 - Theoretical
Epidemiology of tooth decay
Week 3 - Theoretical
Methods of caries detection
Week 4 - Theoretical
Protective practices and decay prophylaxis in children
Week 5 - Theoretical
Nutrition related to caries
Week 6 - Theoretical
Detection of caries risk
Week 7 - Theoretical
Preventive resin restoration
Week 8 - Theoretical
Early childhood caries
Week 9 - Theoretical
Starch based sugar
Week 10 - Theoretical
Fissure sealants
Week 11 - Theoretical
Caries and microorganisms I
Week 12 - Theoretical
Caries and microorganisms II (Midterm exam)
Week 13 - Theoretical
Dental infection in children
Week 14 - Theoretical
Antimicrobial treatment in children
Assessment Methods and Criteria
Type of AssessmentCountPercent
Midterm Examination1%40
Final Examination1%60
Workload Calculation
ActivitiesCountPreparationTimeTotal Work Load (hours)
Lecture - Theory132365
Individual Work2101550
Midterm Examination110515
Final Examination1101020
TOTAL WORKLOAD (hours)150
Contribution of Learning Outcomes to Programme Outcomes
PÇ-1
PÇ-2
PÇ-3
PÇ-4
PÇ-5
PÇ-6
PÇ-7
OÇ-1
4
OÇ-2
5
OÇ-3
OÇ-4
OÇ-5
3
5
Adnan Menderes University - Information Package / Course Catalogue
2026