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Course Description

CourseCodeSemesterT+P (Hour)CreditECTS
DENTAL PUBLIC HEALTH-Spring Semester15+64-3
Course Program
Prerequisites Courses
Recommended Elective Courses
Language of CourseEnglish
Course LevelFirst Cycle (Bachelor's Degree)
Course TypeRequired
Course CoordinatorAssoc.Prof. Merve BAYRAM
Name of Lecturer(s)Assoc.Prof. Merve BAYRAM, Assist.Prof. Duygu İLHAN, Assoc.Prof. Nilüfer ÜSTÜN
Assistant(s)
AimDental Public Health Practice Course context of the children of primary school age to create oral health preventive knowledge and behavior and 4 class trainee dental students' oral health and encouraging knowledge on developer programs, this program of feasibility, planning, to improve execution and evaluation.
Course ContentThis course contains; Examination of Attitude and Behavior of Society on Oral Dental Care Habits and Treatment Service Use,Evaluation of the prevalence and severity of dental caries and periodontal diseases,Concept of Health Management / Modern Age Dentistry Service / Changing Paradigm and Components,Health Promotion - First Stage Health Education,Health Education Theory and Models-Health Education Communication Skills,Community Nutrition Education -Evidence Based Dentistry / Practice,Area of ​​Social Responsibility of the Dentist / Oral Health Improvement Model Project / Bilecik / Results,Planning, Implementation and Evaluation of Health-Based Oral-Dental Studies,Evaluation of fluorine usage methods used in community based programs, investigation of risks of acute and chronic toxicity,Basic Concepts of Health Economics and Applications of Health Economics in Dentistry Services
,Financial Resources in Turkey in general and Oral Health Services,Epidemiology of some oral diseases and disorders (oral cancers-dental traumas-developmental enamel disorders), primary prevention methods and their importance for community oral health,Examples of health education in groups requiring special care.
Dersin Öğrenme KazanımlarıTeaching MethodsAssessment Methods
11. To know the primary protection methods and the duties of the dentist for the whole society and for individuals at risk of oral cancers10, 16, 9
10. To know the place of health economics and evaluation methods in dentistry services10, 16, 9
9. Plan a community-based program to improve oral health and interpret the results10, 16, 5, 9
8. To know the epidemiological assessment methods which can be used to determine risk groups and risk factors in community based programs10, 16, 9
7. To know all the programs that can be applied to the individual and society to improve oral health10, 16, 9
6. To understand the relationship between oral health and nutrition and to develop nutritional advice in health education11, 15, 5
5. To know the cultural, environmental and social factors that direct health and disease and to gain communication skills in service delivery10, 16, 9
4. To know the effect of behavioral factors on oral dental health and to apply oral health protection methods11, 15, 5
3. To comprehend bio-medical and bio-psycho-social oral health approaches10, 16, 9
2. To know the prevalence and severity of oral dental diseases in the community and their health status10, 16, 9
1. To be able to use information about patient expectations, approaches and attitudes in individual and social planning.10, 16, 9
Teaching Methods:10: Discussion Method, 11: Demonstration Method, 15: Role Play and Drama Technique, 16: Question - Answer Technique, 5: Cooperative Learning, 9: Lecture Method
Assessment Methods:

Course Outline

OrderSubjectsPreliminary Work
1Examination of Attitude and Behavior of Society on Oral Dental Care Habits and Treatment Service Use
2Evaluation of the prevalence and severity of dental caries and periodontal diseases
3Concept of Health Management / Modern Age Dentistry Service / Changing Paradigm and Components
4Health Promotion - First Stage Health Education
5Health Education Theory and Models-Health Education Communication Skills
6Community Nutrition Education -Evidence Based Dentistry / Practice
7Area of ​​Social Responsibility of the Dentist / Oral Health Improvement Model Project / Bilecik / Results
8Planning, Implementation and Evaluation of Health-Based Oral-Dental Studies
9Evaluation of fluorine usage methods used in community based programs, investigation of risks of acute and chronic toxicity
10Basic Concepts of Health Economics and Applications of Health Economics in Dentistry Services
11Financial Resources in Turkey in general and Oral Health Services
12Epidemiology of some oral diseases and disorders (oral cancers-dental traumas-developmental enamel disorders), primary prevention methods and their importance for community oral health
13Examples of health education in groups requiring special care
Resources
Some of the lecture notes will be given to the students, and some of the source books will be suggested.
1.Hunter d, Dal Paz MR, Kunjunen T, (2009). Boundries of the health workforce; definition and classifications of health workers, In Mario R. dal Paz et al (eds). Handbook on monitoring and evoluation of humon resources for health: with special applications for low-and middle- income countries WHO 2009 2. Saydam G, Oktay İ, Möller I. (1990). Türkiye'de Ağız Sağlığı Durum Analizi, TÜR-AĞIZ SAĞ-OOL (DSÖ) İstanbul, Seçil Ofset.

Course Contribution to Program Qualifications

Course Contribution to Program Qualifications
NoProgram QualificationContribution Level
12345
1
PQ-1. He/She has the ability to monitor and evaluate the practical tools used in the field of dentistry, the literature containing the most up-to-date information and other resources.
X
2
PQ-2. He/She has the knowledge to evaluate the source, accuracy, reliability and validity of the information obtained in the field of dentistry. He/she integrates this information with the information of all disciplines in the field of health, analyzes it and uses it in his/her professional practices.
X
3
PQ-3. He/She interprets and evaluates scientifically proven data, identifies and analyzes problems, develops solution suggestions and provides the most ideal treatment for patients by using the advanced theoretical and practical knowledge acquired in the field of dentistry.
X
4
PQ-4. He/She provides health education for individuals, families and society by integrating its knowledge in the field of dentistry with the knowledge of other health disciplines, creating interpretations and new information.
X
5
PQ-5. He/She clearly conveys her thoughts, problems and solution methods, and produces solutions to problems in line with scientific data and evidence by using the advanced theoretical and practical knowledge he/she has acquired in the field of dentistry.
X
6
PQ-6. He/She independently carries out a study related to the field of dentistry using her advanced knowledge
X
7
PQ-7. He/She takes responsibility as a team member or individually to solve complex and unpredictable problems encountered in dental applications.
X
8
PQ-8. He/She assumes the leadership role in solving problems in the field of dentistry, plans and manages activities for the development of employees under its responsibility and examines and evaluates the process.
X
9
PQ-9 He/She determines the learning needs and goals in the field of dentistry and directs its learning by accessing resources effectively and quickly. He/She is open to development, develops a positive attitude towards lifelong learning and continues this behavior throughout her professional life.
X
10
PQ-10. He/She informs relevant people and institutions on issues related to the field of dentistry, listens to their thoughts, wishes and expectations, and conveys his/her own thoughts and solution suggestions to problems to experts and non-experts by supporting them with quantitative and qualitative data.
X
11
PQ-11. He/she examines and improves his/her knowledge in the field of dentistry with his/her colleagues, patients and relatives, with a critical perspective specific to each individual.
X
12
PQ-12. He/She knows a foreign language (English) at a level that allows him/her to continue his/her professional development by following international publications and meetings in the field of dentistry and to communicate verbally and in writing with his/her colleagues.
X
13
PQ-13. He/She uses information and communication technologies along with knowledge of computer software and hardware at the level required by the field of dentistry.
X
14
PQ-14. While practicing dentistry, he/she respects social, scientific, cultural and ethical values in the collection, interpretation, application and announcement of patient data and teaches these values.
X
15
PQ-15.He/She develops and implements strategies, policies and implementation plans on matters related to dentistry and evaluates the results within the framework of quality processes.
X
16
PQ-16. He/She uses the knowledge she has absorbed in the field of dentistry in interdisciplinary studies to solve oral and dental health problems of the individual and community.
X

Assessment Methods

Contribution LevelAbsolute Evaluation
Rate of Midterm Exam to Success 40
Rate of Final Exam to Success 60
Total 100
ECTS / Workload Table
ActivitiesNumber ofDuration(Hour)Total Workload(Hour)
Course Hours16116
Guided Problem Solving16116
Resolution of Homework Problems and Submission as a Report000
Term Project000
Presentation of Project / Seminar000
Quiz000
Midterm Exam000
General Exam000
Performance Task, Maintenance Plan000
Total Workload(Hour)32
Dersin AKTS Kredisi = Toplam İş Yükü (Saat)/30*=(32/30)1
ECTS of the course: 30 hours of work is counted as 1 ECTS credit.

Detail Informations of the Course

Course Description

CourseCodeSemesterT+P (Hour)CreditECTS
DENTAL PUBLIC HEALTH-Spring Semester15+64-3
Course Program
Prerequisites Courses
Recommended Elective Courses
Language of CourseEnglish
Course LevelFirst Cycle (Bachelor's Degree)
Course TypeRequired
Course CoordinatorAssoc.Prof. Merve BAYRAM
Name of Lecturer(s)Assoc.Prof. Merve BAYRAM, Assist.Prof. Duygu İLHAN, Assoc.Prof. Nilüfer ÜSTÜN
Assistant(s)
AimDental Public Health Practice Course context of the children of primary school age to create oral health preventive knowledge and behavior and 4 class trainee dental students' oral health and encouraging knowledge on developer programs, this program of feasibility, planning, to improve execution and evaluation.
Course ContentThis course contains; Examination of Attitude and Behavior of Society on Oral Dental Care Habits and Treatment Service Use,Evaluation of the prevalence and severity of dental caries and periodontal diseases,Concept of Health Management / Modern Age Dentistry Service / Changing Paradigm and Components,Health Promotion - First Stage Health Education,Health Education Theory and Models-Health Education Communication Skills,Community Nutrition Education -Evidence Based Dentistry / Practice,Area of ​​Social Responsibility of the Dentist / Oral Health Improvement Model Project / Bilecik / Results,Planning, Implementation and Evaluation of Health-Based Oral-Dental Studies,Evaluation of fluorine usage methods used in community based programs, investigation of risks of acute and chronic toxicity,Basic Concepts of Health Economics and Applications of Health Economics in Dentistry Services
,Financial Resources in Turkey in general and Oral Health Services,Epidemiology of some oral diseases and disorders (oral cancers-dental traumas-developmental enamel disorders), primary prevention methods and their importance for community oral health,Examples of health education in groups requiring special care.
Dersin Öğrenme KazanımlarıTeaching MethodsAssessment Methods
11. To know the primary protection methods and the duties of the dentist for the whole society and for individuals at risk of oral cancers10, 16, 9
10. To know the place of health economics and evaluation methods in dentistry services10, 16, 9
9. Plan a community-based program to improve oral health and interpret the results10, 16, 5, 9
8. To know the epidemiological assessment methods which can be used to determine risk groups and risk factors in community based programs10, 16, 9
7. To know all the programs that can be applied to the individual and society to improve oral health10, 16, 9
6. To understand the relationship between oral health and nutrition and to develop nutritional advice in health education11, 15, 5
5. To know the cultural, environmental and social factors that direct health and disease and to gain communication skills in service delivery10, 16, 9
4. To know the effect of behavioral factors on oral dental health and to apply oral health protection methods11, 15, 5
3. To comprehend bio-medical and bio-psycho-social oral health approaches10, 16, 9
2. To know the prevalence and severity of oral dental diseases in the community and their health status10, 16, 9
1. To be able to use information about patient expectations, approaches and attitudes in individual and social planning.10, 16, 9
Teaching Methods:10: Discussion Method, 11: Demonstration Method, 15: Role Play and Drama Technique, 16: Question - Answer Technique, 5: Cooperative Learning, 9: Lecture Method
Assessment Methods:

Course Outline

OrderSubjectsPreliminary Work
1Examination of Attitude and Behavior of Society on Oral Dental Care Habits and Treatment Service Use
2Evaluation of the prevalence and severity of dental caries and periodontal diseases
3Concept of Health Management / Modern Age Dentistry Service / Changing Paradigm and Components
4Health Promotion - First Stage Health Education
5Health Education Theory and Models-Health Education Communication Skills
6Community Nutrition Education -Evidence Based Dentistry / Practice
7Area of ​​Social Responsibility of the Dentist / Oral Health Improvement Model Project / Bilecik / Results
8Planning, Implementation and Evaluation of Health-Based Oral-Dental Studies
9Evaluation of fluorine usage methods used in community based programs, investigation of risks of acute and chronic toxicity
10Basic Concepts of Health Economics and Applications of Health Economics in Dentistry Services
11Financial Resources in Turkey in general and Oral Health Services
12Epidemiology of some oral diseases and disorders (oral cancers-dental traumas-developmental enamel disorders), primary prevention methods and their importance for community oral health
13Examples of health education in groups requiring special care
Resources
Some of the lecture notes will be given to the students, and some of the source books will be suggested.
1.Hunter d, Dal Paz MR, Kunjunen T, (2009). Boundries of the health workforce; definition and classifications of health workers, In Mario R. dal Paz et al (eds). Handbook on monitoring and evoluation of humon resources for health: with special applications for low-and middle- income countries WHO 2009 2. Saydam G, Oktay İ, Möller I. (1990). Türkiye'de Ağız Sağlığı Durum Analizi, TÜR-AĞIZ SAĞ-OOL (DSÖ) İstanbul, Seçil Ofset.

Course Contribution to Program Qualifications

Course Contribution to Program Qualifications
NoProgram QualificationContribution Level
12345
1
PQ-1. He/She has the ability to monitor and evaluate the practical tools used in the field of dentistry, the literature containing the most up-to-date information and other resources.
X
2
PQ-2. He/She has the knowledge to evaluate the source, accuracy, reliability and validity of the information obtained in the field of dentistry. He/she integrates this information with the information of all disciplines in the field of health, analyzes it and uses it in his/her professional practices.
X
3
PQ-3. He/She interprets and evaluates scientifically proven data, identifies and analyzes problems, develops solution suggestions and provides the most ideal treatment for patients by using the advanced theoretical and practical knowledge acquired in the field of dentistry.
X
4
PQ-4. He/She provides health education for individuals, families and society by integrating its knowledge in the field of dentistry with the knowledge of other health disciplines, creating interpretations and new information.
X
5
PQ-5. He/She clearly conveys her thoughts, problems and solution methods, and produces solutions to problems in line with scientific data and evidence by using the advanced theoretical and practical knowledge he/she has acquired in the field of dentistry.
X
6
PQ-6. He/She independently carries out a study related to the field of dentistry using her advanced knowledge
X
7
PQ-7. He/She takes responsibility as a team member or individually to solve complex and unpredictable problems encountered in dental applications.
X
8
PQ-8. He/She assumes the leadership role in solving problems in the field of dentistry, plans and manages activities for the development of employees under its responsibility and examines and evaluates the process.
X
9
PQ-9 He/She determines the learning needs and goals in the field of dentistry and directs its learning by accessing resources effectively and quickly. He/She is open to development, develops a positive attitude towards lifelong learning and continues this behavior throughout her professional life.
X
10
PQ-10. He/She informs relevant people and institutions on issues related to the field of dentistry, listens to their thoughts, wishes and expectations, and conveys his/her own thoughts and solution suggestions to problems to experts and non-experts by supporting them with quantitative and qualitative data.
X
11
PQ-11. He/she examines and improves his/her knowledge in the field of dentistry with his/her colleagues, patients and relatives, with a critical perspective specific to each individual.
X
12
PQ-12. He/She knows a foreign language (English) at a level that allows him/her to continue his/her professional development by following international publications and meetings in the field of dentistry and to communicate verbally and in writing with his/her colleagues.
X
13
PQ-13. He/She uses information and communication technologies along with knowledge of computer software and hardware at the level required by the field of dentistry.
X
14
PQ-14. While practicing dentistry, he/she respects social, scientific, cultural and ethical values in the collection, interpretation, application and announcement of patient data and teaches these values.
X
15
PQ-15.He/She develops and implements strategies, policies and implementation plans on matters related to dentistry and evaluates the results within the framework of quality processes.
X
16
PQ-16. He/She uses the knowledge she has absorbed in the field of dentistry in interdisciplinary studies to solve oral and dental health problems of the individual and community.
X

Assessment Methods

Contribution LevelAbsolute Evaluation
Rate of Midterm Exam to Success 40
Rate of Final Exam to Success 60
Total 100

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