Program Information
Aim
Endodontics; With the doctorate education, it is aimed to train dentists who receive this education, who can provide advanced health services to the society, and who have clinical and scientific equipment to plan and do original research.Qualification Awarded
Doctorate DegreeRegistration and Admission Requirements
Bachelor's Degree and/or Master's Degree Diploma, Academic Personnel and Graduate Education Exam (ALES) Result, Certificate of English ProficiencyGraduation Requirements
Students who have succesfully complete all of the courses and take minumum 240 ECTS with a seminar, qualifying exam, dissertation proposal, PhD dissertation have a right to receive a diploma.Recognition of Prior Learning
It is carried out with the scope of Istanbul Medipol University Postgraduate Education regulations.Lesson Plan - ECTS Credits
* The courses indicated in this course table shows current course plan information in Student Affairs.
** Compulsory courses are certainly opened whereas opening of elective and optional courses may differ according to preferences and quota condition in related term.
*** Theoretical and practical course hours of vocational (professional) clinical courses are not considered weekly. These course hours refer to total course hours.
Please click on the course title in the table below in order to see detailed information about course objectives and learning outcomes etc.
| Fall Semester Courses Plan | ||||||
| Code | Course | Language of Instruction | T+U | UK | ECTS | Download |
| ENDD1111955 | ENDODONTIC DIAGNOSIS,CASE SELECTION and TREATMENT PLAN | Turkish | 2+4 | 4 | 10 | |
| ENDD1111956 | PULPAL and PERIAPICAL PATH.,ROOT RESOR., VITAL PULP THERAPHYS | Turkish | 2 | 2 | 6 | |
| ENDD1111957 | CLINICAL ENDODONTICS I | Turkish | 2+8 | 6 | 12 | |
| ENDD1111958 | MOST CRITED ENDODONTIC LITERATURE | Turkish | 1 | 1 | 4 | |
| Spring Semester Courses Plan | ||||||
| Code | Course | Language of Instruction | T+U | UK | ECTS | Download |
| ENDD1211961 | ENDODONTIC MICRIBIOLOGY IMMIONOLOGY and REGENERATIV THERAPHYS | Turkish | 2 | 2 | 8 | |
| ENDD1211962 | DENTAL TRAUMA,SURGICAL ENDODONTICS and REGENERATIV TJ-HERAPHYS | Turkish | 2+6 | 5 | 10 | |
| ENDD1213037 | CLINICAL ENDODONTICS II | Turkish | 2+8 | 6 | 12 | |
| ENDD1214731 | STATISTICAL METHODS | Turkish | 3 | 3 | 8 | |
| ENDD1211782 | THE CURRENT ENDODONTIC LITERATURE | Turkish | 1 | 1 | 4 | |
| ENDD1214021 | FURTHER TOPICS in SCIENTIFIC RES. PRO. PREPARATION | Turkish | 2 | 2 | 6 | |
Program Qualification
Theoretical, Factual
Knows pulp and periapical tissue diseases
Knows the materials to be used in the diagnosis and treatment of pulp and periapical tissue diseases.
Knows the methods to be used in the diagnosis and treatment of pulp and periapical tissue diseases.
Knows endo-perio lesions.
Knows multidisciplinary treatment approaches to be applied in root resorption.
| Program Output TYYÇ Basic Area Matrix | |
| Basic Area Qualification | Program Qualification |
| KNOWLEDGE | |
| Theoretical, Factual | |
| 1- Developing, deepening and reaching original definitions that will bring innovation to the field with original thought and/or research based on qualifications. | 1 - Solves a clinical problem, knows where to get help. |
| 2- Understanding the interdisciplinary interaction to which the field is related; reaches original results by using new and complex ideas, information that requires expertise in analysis, synthesis and evaluation. | 1 - Solves a clinical problem, knows where to get help. 3 - Shares information with disciplines related to the field. 2 - Takes responsibility in joint scientific studies, contributes and works in harmony. |
| 3- Having advanced knowledge about other technological tools including computers and devices specific to the field at the level required by the health field. | 1 - Knows how to use instruments and materials specific to the field. 1 - He/she makes clinical treatments successfully with his/her theoretical and factual knowledge. |
| 4- Knows the importance of ethical principles and ethical committees for individuals and society. | 1 - Solves a clinical problem, knows where to get help. |
| 5- Having knowledgeable about statistical methods used continuously in studies conducted in the field of health. | 2 - Knows how to access and interpret field-specific resources and information. |
| SKILLS | |
| Cognitive, Practical | |
| 1- Evaluating, using and conveying new information in its field with a systematic approach. | 1 - He/she makes clinical treatments successfully with his/her theoretical and factual knowledge. 3 - Shares information with disciplines related to the field. 1 - She participates in meetings related to the field of endodontics, presents papers, participates in discussions, gives conferences, and her studies are published in reputable journals. |
| 2- Developing a new thought, method, design and/or application that brings innovation to its field or applying a known thought, method, design and/or application to a different field, investigates, understands, designs, adapts and implements an original subject. | 2 - Combining theoretical and factual knowledge with critical thoughts, makes independent studies, evaluates, compares with literature information, and gets accepted by authors and scientific journals. |
| 3-Being able to write the report of the research he/she has done/participated in and publishes it in a nationally/internationally accepted refereed journal and presents it in scientific meetings. | 1 - She participates in meetings related to the field of endodontics, presents papers, participates in discussions, gives conferences, and her studies are published in reputable journals. 2 - Combining theoretical and factual knowledge with critical thoughts, makes independent studies, evaluates, compares with literature information, and gets accepted by authors and scientific journals. |
| 4- Conducting critical analysis, synthesis and evaluation of new and complex thoughts. | 1 - He/she makes clinical treatments successfully with his/her theoretical and factual knowledge. |
| 5-Having high level skills in using research methods in studies related to his/her field. | 2 - Combining theoretical and factual knowledge with critical thoughts, makes independent studies, evaluates, compares with literature information, and gets accepted by authors and scientific journals. 2 - Takes responsibility in joint scientific studies, contributes and works in harmony. |
| 6- Performing the necessary examination by using other technological tools and devices specific to the field at the level required by the field of health, including computers, and develops new creative solutions to problems. | 2 - Takes responsibility in joint scientific studies, contributes and works in harmony. 2 - Combining theoretical and factual knowledge with critical thoughts, makes independent studies, evaluates, compares with literature information, and gets accepted by authors and scientific journals. 2 - Knows how to access and interpret field-specific resources and information. |
| COMPETENCIES | |
| Ability to work independently and take responsibility | |
| 1- Contributing to the progress in the field by independently carrying out an original study that brings innovation to the field, developing a new thought, method, design and/or application or applying a known thought, method, design and/or application to a different field. | 1 - She has gained the practical knowledge and experience that an Endodontics specialist should have, and is competent to carry out all treatments. |
| 2- Performing statistical analysis at a level that can evaluate a scientific article. | 2 - Takes responsibility in joint scientific studies, contributes and works in harmony. |
| 3- Expanding the boundaries of knowledge in the field by publishing at least one scientific article about the field in national and/or international refereed journals. | 2 - Combining theoretical and factual knowledge with critical thoughts, makes independent studies, evaluates, compares with literature information, and gets accepted by authors and scientific journals. |
| 4- Leading in environments that are related to the field and require resolution of interdisciplinary problems. | 2 - Takes responsibility in joint scientific studies, contributes and works in harmony. |
| Learning Competence | |
| 1- Developing new thoughts and methods related to the field by using high-level mental processes such as creative and critical thinking, problem solving and decision making. | 2 - Takes responsibility in joint scientific studies, contributes and works in harmony. 2 - Combining theoretical and factual knowledge with critical thoughts, makes independent studies, evaluates, compares with literature information, and gets accepted by authors and scientific journals. |
| 2- Following evidence-based practices and conducts researches that will create evidence in his/her field about professional practices. | 2 - Combining theoretical and factual knowledge with critical thoughts, makes independent studies, evaluates, compares with literature information, and gets accepted by authors and scientific journals. |
| 3- Applying the principles of advanced professional development and lifelong learning related to the field of health in his/her studies. | 2 - Combining theoretical and factual knowledge with critical thoughts, makes independent studies, evaluates, compares with literature information, and gets accepted by authors and scientific journals. |
| Communication and Social Competence | |
| 1- Examining and developing social relations and the norms that guide these relationships from a critical perspective and manages actions to change them when necessary. | 1 - Solves a clinical problem, knows where to get help. 3 - Shares information with disciplines related to the field. 2 - Takes responsibility in joint scientific studies, contributes and works in harmony. |
| 2- Defending their original views in the discussion of the subjects in their field with experts and establishes an effective communication showing their competence in his/her field. | 3 - Shares information with disciplines related to the field. 1 - Solves a clinical problem, knows where to get help. |
| 3- Establishing and discussing advanced written, verbal and visual communication by using a foreign language at least at European Language Portfolio C1 Level. | 2 - Combining theoretical and factual knowledge with critical thoughts, makes independent studies, evaluates, compares with literature information, and gets accepted by authors and scientific journals. |
| Field-based Competence | |
| 1- Contributing to the process of becoming and maintaining the information society of the society in which it lives by introducing scientific, technological, social or cultural advances in its field. | 3 - Shares information with disciplines related to the field. 1 - He/she makes clinical treatments successfully with his/her theoretical and factual knowledge. 1 - She has gained the practical knowledge and experience that an Endodontics specialist should have, and is competent to carry out all treatments. 1 - She participates in meetings related to the field of endodontics, presents papers, participates in discussions, gives conferences, and her studies are published in reputable journals. |
| 2- Establishing functional interaction by using strategic decision-making processes in solving the problems encountered in the field. | 3 - Shares information with disciplines related to the field. |
| 3- Contributing to the solution of scientific, cultural, artistic and ethical problems encountered in the field of humanities and supports the development of these values. | 3 - Shares information with disciplines related to the field. |
| 6-Having experience in working with other health disciplines. | 3 - Shares information with disciplines related to the field. 1 - Solves a clinical problem, knows where to get help. |
| 5- Choosing and implementing the right statistical methods in his/her studies in the field of health and interprets them correctly. Performing analysis and synthesis. | 2 - Combining theoretical and factual knowledge with critical thoughts, makes independent studies, evaluates, compares with literature information, and gets accepted by authors and scientific journals. |
| 6- Using current developments and information related to the field of health for the benefit of the society in line with the children, family, national values and country facts. | 2 - Takes responsibility in joint scientific studies, contributes and works in harmony. |
Employment Opportunities
Those who have successfully completed the Endodontics PhD program can work in public institutions, private sector or universities.Upgrading
May apply to post-doctoral programmes.Type of Training
Full TimeAssessment and Evaluation
Assessment is done by written exam, an oral exam, reading and comprehension of a research article, or expression of a subject. To be considered successful from a course, the grade must be at least 75 in the doctoral program. The ratio of the midterm exam to the success rate is 50% and the general exam's to the success rate is 50%Head of Department/Program
Learning Experiences
Learning situations aim to develop students' creative, critical, reflective thinking skills and higher level thinking skills such as logical and mathematical thinking skills. In addition, it aims to develop students' meta-cognitive skills. Learning situations include learning strategies, methods and techniques as well as the tools used and assessment and evaluation methods. The learning situations used in the programs are given in the list below:
Learning Experiences * | Learning Activities | Tools Used |
|---|---|---|
Discussion Method | Listening, speaking, asking questions, producing answers, developing and questioning opinions, examining and researching opinions, producing critical thinking, producing creative thinking, (workshop, panel, opposite panel, open forum, debate techniques are applied) collegium, forum, aquarium technique application, talking circle technique, application. | Standard classroom technologies, multimedia tools (text, images, graphics, graphics, drawings, audio, video and animations), computer, projection, online environments, conference room, workshop, panel, panel opposite, open forum collegial, forum environments. |
Problem Solving Method | Identifying a scientific / theoretical and / or real life problem, analyzing the data related to the problem, developing alternative solutions, choosing the appropriate solution method, evaluating the solution to the problem, individual study | Textbooks, research reports, multimedia tools (text, images, graphics, graphics, drawings, audio, video and animations), computer |
Question - Answer Technique | Asking Socratic questions, criticizing answers, generating questions, generating answers, criticizing, analyzing and evaluating creative answers, asking structured questions and generating answers, asking closed-ended questions and generating answers | Textbooks, recommended books, worksheets, question bank, multimedia tools (text, images, graphics, drawings, audio, video, cartoons and animations) |
Project Based Learning Model | Creating a real-life problem situation scenario, identifying a real-life problem situation, collecting data related to the problem, analyzing data, data processing, data conversion, developing alternative solutions, choosing the appropriate solution method, applying the solution method / creating a model / design / concrete product / producing a concrete service, evaluating the model / design / concrete product / service, exhibiting project products | Problem scenario texts / Sample projects, databases, books, research reports, laboratory, workshop, application areas, library, computer software, standard classroom technologies, tools and equipment according to the project subject |
Experiential Learning | Faculty-external stakeholder (industrial organizations, schools and others) cooperation is established. Students directly observe professional skills in the real environment. Observation results are analyzed in the classroom environment. | Internship places according to the program, professional practice places, Student product file sample, observation forms and other alterative measurement tools |
Lecture Method | Listening, speaking, (lecture, conference, seminar, speech, statement and briefing techniques are applied) | Standard classroom technologies, multimedia tools (text, images, graphics, graphics, drawings, audio, video and animations), computer, projection, online environments, conference room |
Traditional Written Exam | Classical written exams to assess creative, critical and reflective thinking. Multiple- choice, short-answer (fill-in-the-blank, matching, true-false and other) exams to assess cognitive skills such as knowledge, comprehension, application and analysis. | Written exam papers, multiple choice tests, short answer tests, mixed tests, answer keys |
Oral Exam | It aims to assess student-specific, creative, critical, reflective thinking skills and cognitive skills such as knowledge, comprehension, application, analysis and synthesis. It is not a general measurement and evaluation method. It is not applied in every program; it is program specific. | Oral question bank/ oral question pool, answer keys, checklists, rubrics, rating scales |
Homework | It is used to improve students' knowledge and skills, to encourage them to research and study, to complete their learning deficiencies, and to deepen their understanding of a subject. | Library, e-library, books, articles |
Project Task | Identifies, field of application, collecting, and analyzing data, literature review, preparing and presenting report | Internet databases, library databases, e-mail, textbooks, or supplementary books |
Course - Program Competencies Relations
| Course | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CLINICAL ENDODONTICS I | 5 | 3 | 5 | 5 | 5 |
| CLINICAL ENDODONTICS II | 5 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 5 |
| COMPLEMENTARY TOPICS in ENDODONTICS | 5 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| DENTAL TRAUMA,SURGICAL ENDODONTICS and REGENERATIV TJ-HERAPHYS | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| ENDODONTIC DIAGNOSIS,CASE SELECTION and TREATMENT PLAN | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 |
| ENDODONTIC MICRIBIOLOGY IMMIONOLOGY and REGENERATIV THERAPHYS | 3 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 |
| INTERNAL and EXTERNAL BLEACHING | 5 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 5 |
| MOST CRITED ENDODONTIC LITERATURE | 5 | 5 | 3 | 0 | 0 |
| PREPARATION to PROFICIENCY EXCAM | 5 | 5 | 5 | 0 | 0 |
| PRO. SOL. in END. CLIN. PRAC. and TRE. of END. EMER. | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| PULPAL and PERIAPICAL PATH.,ROOT RESOR., VITAL PULP THERAPHYS | 5 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| RESTORATIONS of ENDODONTICALLY TREATED TEETH | 5 | 0 | 5 | 4 | 4 |
| SEMINAR | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| THE CURRENT ENDODONTIC LITERATURE | 5 | 5 | 4 | 0 | 0 |
| İlişkili Ders Sayısı / 14/17 | 245 | 107 | 54 | 25 | 27 |
Surveys for Students
| Strongly Disagree | Disagree | Neither Agree Nor Disagree | Agree | Strongly Agree | Don't Know/No Idea | Choose | |
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| The lecturer explains the course's aim and extent and what is expected of the student clearly. | |||||||
| Chooses the course sources in accordance with the courses and announces them. | |||||||
| Guides/helps the students in accessing the resources they recommended for the course. | |||||||
| The lecturer's instruction method (course presentation) is clear, fluent and understandable. | |||||||
| Uses the instructional technologies (effectively.) | |||||||
| Offers multidirectional communication and interactional implementations in the classroom. | |||||||
| Has knowledge in the matter of traditional teaching strategic management and techniques. | |||||||
| Uses the teaching methods s/he covers in the course within their implementations. | |||||||
| Makes time for the student outside of course hours regarding the course | |||||||
| Comes to the class regularly and uses time effectively. | |||||||
| The lecturer is successful in establishing classroom dominance during the course. | |||||||
| Informs the students on current issues. | |||||||
| Sets an example with their open attitude and behaviour to students' opinions. | |||||||
| Success measurement methods and tools (classic/oral exam, project, assignments, etc.) are compatible with the course's aim and extent. | |||||||
| Helps me when I want to ask questions about my exam paper. | |||||||
| Lab/field/application studies are compatible with the aim and the extent of the course. | |||||||
| Develops the creative thinking process and skills of the learning and teaching process of the course. | |||||||
| The course is supported by the current issues and guests. | |||||||
| Things you would like to convey apart from the questions above; |