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FACULTY OF DENTISTRY / DIS115 - DİŞ HEKİMLİĞİ

Code: DIS115 Course Title: HİSTORY OF DENTİSTRY Theoretical+Practice: 2+0 ECTS: 2
Year/Semester of Study 1 / Spring Semester
Level of Course 1st Cycle Degree Programme
Type of Course Compulsory
Department DİŞ HEKİMLİĞİ
Pre-requisities and Co-requisites None
Mode of Delivery Face to Face
Teaching Period 14 Weeks
Name of Lecturer KEVSER KURT DEMİRSOY (kkurtdemirsoy@nevsehir.edu.tr)
Name of Lecturer(s)
Language of Instruction Turkish
Work Placement(s) None
Objectives of the Course
To have knowledge about the history of dentistry.

Learning Outcomes PO MME
The students who succeeded in this course:
LO-1 Can give general information to people about the history of dentistry. PO-1 As a dentist, she/he has the basic knowledge of clinical and social sciences required by her profession and uses them throughout her/his life.
PO-4 Interprets and evaluates data, defines and analyzes problems, and develops evidence-based solution proposals by using knowledge and skills related to contemporary dentistry.
PO-8 She/he has knowledge of moral, ethical and legal responsibilities related to the dentistry profession and sets an example to her colleagues and society with her/his professional identity by using this information.
PO-9 Follows professional rules and laws, has professional behavior awareness, examines national and international policies and practices related to oral and dental health and evaluates possible results.
PO-12 It carries out professional practices focused on patient rights and human values, in accordance with ethical rules and professional responsibility awareness.
Examination
LO-2 Can explain the basic information about the development of dental instruments. PO-1 As a dentist, she/he has the basic knowledge of clinical and social sciences required by her profession and uses them throughout her/his life.
PO-2 She/he applies the basic medical and science knowledge she has learned in both clinical and laboratory studies and has problem solving skills.
PO-6 She/he uses all kinds of tools to ensure the oral and dental health required by the dentistry profession and has sufficient knowledge about the materials used in dentistry clinics.
PO-7 He/she develops and implements effective strategies to prevent dental and medical emergencies that he/she may encounter in his/her office and is sufficient to determine the attitude to be applied for treatment in case of these emergencies.
PO-14 With the awareness of being a physician, it carries out initiatives and practices that prioritize the general health of the society and individuals it serves, including itself, and improve their health status, raise awareness and guide the patient on these issues, apart from dental treatments.
Examination
LO-3 Can explain the basic information about the beginning of the history of dentistry, recent dentistry and the history of Turkish dentistry. PO-1 As a dentist, she/he has the basic knowledge of clinical and social sciences required by her profession and uses them throughout her/his life.
PO-2 She/he applies the basic medical and science knowledge she has learned in both clinical and laboratory studies and has problem solving skills.
PO-4 Interprets and evaluates data, defines and analyzes problems, and develops evidence-based solution proposals by using knowledge and skills related to contemporary dentistry.
PO-6 She/he uses all kinds of tools to ensure the oral and dental health required by the dentistry profession and has sufficient knowledge about the materials used in dentistry clinics.
PO-8 She/he has knowledge of moral, ethical and legal responsibilities related to the dentistry profession and sets an example to her colleagues and society with her/his professional identity by using this information.
PO-12 It carries out professional practices focused on patient rights and human values, in accordance with ethical rules and professional responsibility awareness.
Examination
PO: Programme Outcomes
MME:Method of measurement & Evaluation

Course Contents
The development of dentistry in the historical process, the history of Turkish dentistry and professional organizations.
Weekly Course Content
Week Subject Learning Activities and Teaching Methods
1 An overview of the history of dentistry Narration Method Discussion Method
2 Chronological dentistry gains in the world Narration Method Discussion Method
3 Dentistry development in Turkey Narration Method Discussion Method
4 Important historical events in the field of dentistry in Turkey Narration Method Discussion Method
5 Historical development of dental materials in the world Narration Method Discussion Method
6 Historical development in the world of dental materials and application areas in Turkey Narration Method Discussion Method
7 Development of dental ceramics Narration Method Discussion Method
8 mid-term exam
9 Historical evolution of dental prostheses Narration Method Discussion Method
10 Dentistry in the Medieval Islamic Civilization Narration Method Discussion Method
11 Dentistry in Medieval Europe Narration Method Discussion Method
12 Dentistry in the New Era Narration Method Discussion Method
13 Dentistry in the Modern Age Narration Method Discussion Method
14 Specialization Branches in Dentistry, Development of Dentistry According to the Branches Narration Method Discussion Method
15 Dental Anthropology Narration Method Discussion Method
16 final exam
Recommend Course Book / Supplementary Book/Reading
1 Sosyal Kültürel Ekonomik Faktörler Etkisinde Tıp Anlayışının Tarihi Gelişimi ve Diş Hekimi Tarihi, Özlem Okumuş, Semih Özbayrak
2 Diş Hekimliği Tarihi, İlter Uzel, Quintessence Yayıncılık, İstanbul, Altınbaş Üniversitesi Yayınları, 2021
Required Course instruments and materials
Related lecture notes

Assessment Methods
Type of Assessment Week Hours Weight(%)
mid-term exam 1 1 40
Other assessment methods
1.Oral Examination
2.Quiz
3.Laboratory exam
4.Presentation
5.Report
6.Workshop
7.Performance Project
8.Term Paper
9.Project
final exam 1 1 60

Student Work Load
Type of Work Weekly Hours Number of Weeks Work Load
Weekly Course Hours (Theoretical+Practice) 2 14 28
Outside Class
       a) Reading 2 3 6
       b) Search in internet/Library 2 2 4
       c) Performance Project 0
       d) Prepare a workshop/Presentation/Report 0
       e) Term paper/Project 0
Oral Examination 0
Quiz 0
Laboratory exam 0
Own study for mid-term exam 2 5 10
mid-term exam 1 1 1
Own study for final exam 2 5 10
final exam 1 1 1
0
0
Total work load; 60