Information Package / Course Catalogue
Systemic Diseases and Oral Findings in Pediatric Dentistry
Course Code: PED632
Course Type: Area Elective
Couse Group: Third Cycle (Doctorate Degree)
Education Language: Turkish
Work Placement: N/A
Theory: 2
Prt.: 0
Credit: 2
Lab: 0
ECTS: 2
Objectives of the Course

The aim of this course is; Is to teach oral symptoms of systemic diseases encountered in the pedodonti clinic and its importance in terms of dentistry of these diseases.

Course Content

Various genetic and developmental disorders in children and the effects of hormonal disorders of the oral and dental system, dental caries formation and its effects on periodontal tissues will be explained.

Name of Lecturer(s)
Learning Outcomes
1.To know general information about systemic diseases
2.To know the place of children with systemic disease and the definition of chronic health problem
3.To know dental approach to children with systemic disease
4.Knowledge of protective practices that can be applied to children with systemic disease
5.To learn the effects of drugs used for systemic diseases on oral and dental health
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
What are systemic diseases? Definition of chronic health problem
Week 2 - Theoretical
The importance of oral care for systemic infected children in pedodontics
Week 3 - Theoretical
Dental approach to children with systemic diseases
Week 4 - Theoretical
Organ transplantasyonu yapılan çocuklara dental yaklaşım
Week 5 - Theoretical
Respiratory system diseases; Bronchial asthma, Allergic rhinitis, Cystic fibrosis
Week 6 - Theoretical
Neurological system and sensory organs diseases; Cerebral palsy, Epilepsy, Otitis media
Week 7 - Theoretical
Circulatory system diseases; Congenital heart diseases
Week 8 - Theoretical
Discharge and reproductive system diseases; Kidney diseases
Week 9 - Theoretical
Endocrinopathies; Diabetes mellitus, Pituitary diseases, Thyroid diseases
Week 10 - Theoretical
Immunodeficiency; Qualitative neutrophil disease, Primary immunodeficiency, HIV, Leukemia
Week 11 - Theoretical
Bleeding disorders; Platelet disorders, Von Willebrand disease, Hemophilia A, B, Connective tissue and skeletal system diseases; Juvenile rheumatoid arthritis
Week 12 - Theoretical
Assessment of mouth disease risk in children with systemic disease I Midterm exam
Week 13 - Theoretical
Assessment of mouth disease risk in children with systemic disease II
Week 14 - Theoretical
Protective methods and strategies in children with systemic disease
Assessment Methods and Criteria
Type of AssessmentCountPercent
Midterm Examination1%40
Final Examination1%60
Workload Calculation
ActivitiesCountPreparationTimeTotal Work Load (hours)
Lecture - Theory132252
Midterm Examination1112
Final Examination1112
TOTAL WORKLOAD (hours)56
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
3
3
OÇ-2
3
3
3
OÇ-3
OÇ-4
3
OÇ-5
Adnan Menderes University - Information Package / Course Catalogue
2026