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FACULTY OF DENTISTRY / DIS235 - DİŞ HEKİMLİĞİ

Code: DIS235 Course Title: DENTAL PHOTOGRAPHY Theoretical+Practice: 2+0 ECTS: 3
Year/Semester of Study 2 / Fall Semester
Level of Course 1st Cycle Degree Programme
Type of Course Optional
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 ensure that the student gains proficiency in basic photography and oral photography.

Learning Outcomes PO MME
The students who succeeded in this course:
LO-1 Can give information about basic photography rules. 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-5 As a 'Dentist' who has the ability to work individually, he/she makes decisions regarding treatment by using the relevant diagnostic methods, can take initiative, and expresses his/her professional ideas verbally or in writing, clearly and concisely.
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-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-10 It makes a differential diagnosis, preliminary diagnosis or definitive diagnosis by correlating clinical and radiological examination and other diagnostic tests, and findings in the patient's history, taking into account the social and ethnic history of the patients.
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 recognize the equipment used in dental photography. 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-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-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-10 It makes a differential diagnosis, preliminary diagnosis or definitive diagnosis by correlating clinical and radiological examination and other diagnostic tests, and findings in the patient's history, taking into account the social and ethnic history of the patients.
Examination
LO-3 Can use basic photography techniques in her/his professional life. 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-5 As a 'Dentist' who has the ability to work individually, he/she makes decisions regarding treatment by using the relevant diagnostic methods, can take initiative, and expresses his/her professional ideas verbally or in writing, clearly and concisely.
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-10 It makes a differential diagnosis, preliminary diagnosis or definitive diagnosis by correlating clinical and radiological examination and other diagnostic tests, and findings in the patient's history, taking into account the social and ethnic history of the patients.
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-4 Can perform basic maintenance of photography equipment used in 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-5 As a 'Dentist' who has the ability to work individually, he/she makes decisions regarding treatment by using the relevant diagnostic methods, can take initiative, and expresses his/her professional ideas verbally or in writing, clearly and concisely.
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.
Examination
PO: Programme Outcomes
MME:Method of measurement & Evaluation

Course Contents
This course includes; Introduction to photography, types of cameras, working principles of the camera, lenses, types of lenses, filters, other auxiliary tools of the photographer, things to consider when purchasing a camera, the formation of the photograph - diaphragm, shutter speed, snapshot and aperture selection examples, Reasons for photography in dentistry, Case photography techniques in dentistry and Oral mirrors.
Weekly Course Content
Week Subject Learning Activities and Teaching Methods
1 Photography in Medicine and Dentistry NARRATION, QUESTION & ANSWER, DISCUSSION METHOD
2 Basic Components of Photography NARRATION, QUESTION & ANSWER, DISCUSSION METHOD
3 Flash systems NARRATION, QUESTION & ANSWER, DISCUSSION METHOD
4 Digital photo NARRATION, QUESTION & ANSWER, DISCUSSION METHOD
5 Machine and other necessary materials in dental photography NARRATION, QUESTION & ANSWER, DISCUSSION METHOD
6 Camera settings in dental photography NARRATION, QUESTION & ANSWER, DISCUSSION METHOD
7 Oral and intraoral photo shooting NARRATION, QUESTION & ANSWER, DISCUSSION METHOD
8 mid-term exam
9 Portrait and profile photo NARRATION, QUESTION & ANSWER,DISCUSSION METHOD, SAMPLE EVENT METHOD
10 Viewing dental prosthesis and models NARRATION, QUESTION & ANSWER,DISCUSSION METHOD, SAMPLE EVENT METHOD
11 Errors in dental photography NARRATION, QUESTION & ANSWER, DISCUSSION METHOD
12 Copy and scan operations NARRATION, QUESTION & ANSWER, DISCUSSION METHOD
13 Image processing and basic settings NARRATION, QUESTION & ANSWER, DISCUSSION METHOD
14 Archiving NARRATION, QUESTION & ANSWER, DISCUSSION METHOD
15 Legal procedures in dental photography NARRATION, QUESTION & ANSWER, DISCUSSION METHOD
16 final exam
Recommend Course Book / Supplementary Book/Reading
1 Dental Fotoğrafçılık, Ömer Engin, Quintessence Yayıncılık.
Required Course instruments and materials
related lecture notes, camera

Assessment Methods
Type of Assessment Week Hours Weight(%)
mid-term exam 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 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 0
       b) Search in internet/Library 0
       c) Performance Project 2 10 20
       d) Prepare a workshop/Presentation/Report 2 10 20
       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; 90