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 MELİKE EVCİN
Instructor (s)
Course Assistant

Purpose and Content

The aim of the course	To teach the fundamental properties, biological effects, dose measurement, and radiation protection methods regarding the radiation used in oral and dental health practices.
Course Content	Basic concepts of dental radiology, radiation physics, X-ray equipment, digital dental radiography, radiographic techniques, factors affecting image quality, AI-assisted image analysis, dosimetry and dose measurement, biological effects of radiation, radiation protection methods, fetal dose, and legal regulations concerning radiation protection

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 and History of Dental Radiology
2	Basic Principles of Radiation Physics and Ionizing Radiation
3	X-ray and Digital Imaging Devices Used in Dentistry
4	Intraoral and Extraoral Radiography Techniques
5	Digital Radiography, Image Processing, and Factors Affecting Image Quality
6	Radiation Dose, Dosimeters, and Dose Measurement Methods
7	Radiation Safety and Dose Optimization
8	Biological Effects of Radiation and Health Risks
9	Basic Principles of Radiation Protection: Time, Distance, and Shielding
10	Radiation Protection for Patients and Staff
11	Radiological Imaging During Pregnancy, Fetal Dose, and Risk Managemen
12	Legislation and Practices Regarding Radiation Protection in Turkey
13	Artificial Intelligence, Digital Radiology, and Current Technologies in Radiation Protection
14	General Review

Resources

1-Lecture Notes