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FACULTY OF DENTISTRY / DIS303 - DİŞ HEKİMLİĞİ

Code: DIS303 Course Title: ENDODONTICS PRACTICAL-I Theoretical+Practice: 0+3 ECTS: 2
Year/Semester of Study 3 / Fall 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 HİLAL ERDOĞAN (hilalerdogan@nevsehir.edu.tr)
Name of Lecturer(s)
Language of Instruction Turkish
Work Placement(s) None
Objectives of the Course
For being prepared to clinics, to teach phases of root canal treatment (access cavity preparation, saliva solution, cleaning, shaping and obturation of the root canal system) by practicing on models or extracted human teeth.

Learning Outcomes PO MME
The students who succeeded in this course:
LO-1 can apply the instruments used in endodontic treatment, the principles of use, and the stages of root canal treatment. 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-3 She/he can work in interdisciplinary teams in various branches of dentistry and other medical fields and seeks the opinion or treatment of the necessary specialist for medical and dental treatments beyond her ability.
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-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
LO-2 Can perform root canal treatment steps on extracted human permanent incisors and models. 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-3 She/he can work in interdisciplinary teams in various branches of dentistry and other medical fields and seeks the opinion or treatment of the necessary specialist for medical and dental treatments beyond her ability.
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-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-11 Follows and evaluates publications at international level, applies their results and evidence-based dentistry in their studies.
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 perform root canal treatment steps on extracted human molars and models 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-3 She/he can work in interdisciplinary teams in various branches of dentistry and other medical fields and seeks the opinion or treatment of the necessary specialist for medical and dental treatments beyond her ability.
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
Pulp chamber and root canal morphologies of all permanent teeth, preparation of endodontic access cavities, application of rubber-dam, cleaning and shaping of root canals, intracanal medication, temporary filling of cavities, obturation of root canals and radiographic imaging
Weekly Course Content
Week Subject Learning Activities and Teaching Methods
1 Presentation of endodontic enstruments necessary Lecture
2 Horizontal and vertical cross-section from anterior, premolar and molar teeth Lecture
3 Horizontal and vertical cross-section from anterior, premolar and molar teeth Lecture
4 The access cavity and root canal preparation of lower/upper anterior, premolar and molar teeth Lecture
5 The access cavity and root canal preparation of lower/upper anterior, premolar and molar teeth Lecture
6 The access cavity and root canal preparation of lower/upper anterior, premolar and molar teeth Lecture
7 The access cavity and root canal preparation of lower/upper anterior, premolar and molar teeth Lecture
8 mid-term exam
9 The access cavity and root canal preparation of lower/upper anterior, premolar and molar teeth Lecture
10 The root canal obturation of lower/upper anterior, premolar and molar teeth Lecture
11 The root canal obturation of lower/upper anterior, premolar and molar teeth Lecture
12 The root canal obturation of lower/upper anterior, premolar and molar teeth Lecture
13 Restoration of endodontically treated teeth Lecture
14 Isolation of teeth and using rubber-dam Lecture
15 Radiographic applications in endodontics Lecture
16 final exam
Recommend Course Book / Supplementary Book/Reading
1 1. Alaçam T. Endodonti, Özyurt Matbaacılık, Ankara, 2012.
2 2. Walton RE, Torabinejad M. Endodontics: Principles and Practice, 4 rd ed, Saunders Co., St Louis, 2009.
3 3. Hargreaves KM, Cohen S. Cohen?s Pathways of the Pulp. 10 th ed, Mosby Co., St.Louis, 20
Required Course instruments and materials
Observation Demonstration Drill and Practice

Assessment Methods
Type of Assessment Week Hours Weight(%)
mid-term exam 8 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 16 1 60

Student Work Load
Type of Work Weekly Hours Number of Weeks Work Load
Weekly Course Hours (Theoretical+Practice) 3 14 42
Outside Class
       a) Reading 1 3 3
       b) Search in internet/Library 1 3 3
       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 1 5 5
mid-term exam 1 1 1
Own study for final exam 1 5 5
final exam 1 1 1
0
0
Total work load; 60