Ders Planı

ISTANBUL AYDIN UNIVERSITY

CLASS 3

CLASS 4

Lesson plan /

Lesson Information

Course Credit
Course ECTS Credit
Teaching Language of Instruction	Türkçe
Level of Course	Associate's Degree, TYYÇ: Level 5, EQF-LLL: Level 5, QF-EHEA: Short Cycle
Type of Course
Mode of Delivery	Face-to-face
Does the course require compulsory or optional work experience?
Course Coordinator
Instructor (s)
Course Assistant

Purpose and Content

The aim of the course	To enable students to understand the fundamental principles, duties, and responsibilities of a dental clinical assistant; to familiarize them with the basic methods, devices, instruments, and materials used in diagnostic and treatment processes; and to ensure they grasp the supportive practices involved in various clinical areas
Course Content	Introduction to the profession, fundamental principles of the profession, and an overview of the oral diagnosis, surgery, radiology, prosthetic dentistry, pediatric dentistry, and orthodontics clinics.

Learning Outcomes

Possesses fundamental, up-to-date, and practice-oriented knowledge related to the profession and utilizes it effectively.
Is knowledgeable about occupational health and safety and quality processes.
Evaluates professional problems and issues independently using an analytical and critical approach and proposes solutions.
Effectively uses information technologies (software, programs, animations, etc.) relevant to the profession.
Assumes responsibility as a team member to solve complex, unforeseen problems encountered in field-related practices.
Engages in career planning and adopts a lifelong learning approach.
Is aware of issues regarding digitalization, environmental consciousness, green transformation, and sustainability.
Upholds social, scientific, cultural, and ethical values during the stages of data collection, evaluation, and the dissemination of results in their field.
Is aware of the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals.
Defines oral and dental structures, related diseases, and professional terminology.
Defines oral and dental structures, related diseases, and professional terminology.
Defines oral and dental structures, related diseases, and professional terminology.
Identifies and uses equipment and materials related to oral and dental health.
Prepares the work environment for oral and dental health practices.
Performs sterilization and disinfection of oral and dental health equipment.
Manages the procurement and inventory control of oral and dental health equipment and materials.

Weekly Course Subjects

1	Introduction to the profession and basic principles, duties and responsibilities of the clinical assistant.
2	What is diagnosis? History, examination types, examination team
3	Definition of oral radiology, oral radiography devices and departments
4	Principles of oral surgery, preparing the patient for surgery
5	Extraction instruments and auxiliary surgical equipment
6	General anesthesia in dentistry
7	Basic principles of prosthetic treatment
8	Removable and fixed prosthetics
9	Midterm exam
10	Information, follow-up, and education for denture patients
11	Basic principles of orthodontics
12	Orthodontic models, removable and fixed orthodontic appliances
13	Orthodontic appliance use and hygiene training
14	General Review

Resources

1- Kılıçarslan, M.A., Auxiliary Personnel and Clinical Management in Four-Handed Dentistry, Palme Publishing, 2013
2- Uzel, İ., Orthodontics, Hatipoğlu Publishing, Ankara, 1993
3- Lecture Notes