Information Package / Course Catalogue
Early Caries Detection Methods
Course Code: PED625
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

The aim of this course is to teach early caries diagnosis methods that allow detection of apatite loss or gain at molecular level without any cavitation or radiographic decay.

Course Content

Course Content Identification of the current visual, tactile, and radiological approach, as well as the investigation and activity of new caries diagnostic aids.

Name of Lecturer(s)
Learning Outcomes
1.Realising importance of early decay.
2.To learn new methods alternative to conventional caries detection methods.
3.To comprehend the advantages of current caries diagnosis methods over traditional methods
4.Understanding the contribution of early caries diagnosis on oral health
5.To understand the combined use of traditional and current methods in early caries diagnosis
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
Caries diagnostic methods
Week 2 - Theoretical
Visual examination in caries diagnosis
Week 3 - Theoretical
Explorer examination in caries diagnosis
Week 4 - Theoretical
Radiographic examination in caries diagnosis
Week 5 - Theoretical
The importance of bite-wing radiography in the diagnosis of caries
Week 6 - Theoretical
Advantages of digital radiography in caries diagnosis
Week 7 - Theoretical
Disadvantages of digital radiography in caries diagnosis
Week 8 - Theoretical
Advanced caries diagnosis methods-1
Week 9 - Theoretical
Advanced caries diagnosis methods-2
Week 10 - Theoretical
Intraoral appearance of initial decay
Week 11 - Theoretical
Detection of white dot lesions I
Week 12 - Theoretical
Detection of white dot lesions II Midterm exam
Week 13 - Theoretical
Patient complaint in early caries lesions
Week 14 - Theoretical
Literature review
Assessment Methods and Criteria
Type of AssessmentCountPercent
Midterm Examination1%40
Final Examination1%60
Workload Calculation
ActivitiesCountPreparationTimeTotal Work Load (hours)
Lecture - Theory131352
Individual Work541070
Midterm Examination115116
Final Examination115116
TOTAL WORKLOAD (hours)154
Contribution of Learning Outcomes to Programme Outcomes
PÇ-1
PÇ-2
PÇ-3
PÇ-4
PÇ-5
PÇ-6
PÇ-7
OÇ-1
3
3
OÇ-2
3
3
OÇ-3
3
OÇ-4
3
OÇ-5
3
Adnan Menderes University - Information Package / Course Catalogue
2026