Oral and Dental Health Preview
Associate	TR-NQF-HE: Level 5	QF-EHEA: Short Cycle	EQF-LLL: Level 5

Course General Introduction Information

Course Code:

ADS205

Course Name:

Ergonomics in Oral and Dental Health

Course Semester:

Fall

Course Credits:

ECTS

Language of instruction:

Course Requirement:

Does the Course Require Work Experience?:

Type of course:

Necessary

Course Level:

Associate

TR-NQF-HE:5. Master`s Degree

QF-EHEA:Short Cycle

EQF-LLL:5. Master`s Degree

Mode of Delivery:

Face to face

Course Coordinator :

Öğr.Gör. Beyza Nur Sücüllülü

Course Lecturer(s):

Öğr. Gör. Beyza Nur Sücüllülü

Course Assistants:

Course Purpose and Content

Course Objectives:	To teach the definition and importance of ergonomics for oral and dental health techniques and to promote four-handed dentistry.
Course Content:	Definition and history of ergonomics in dentistry, ergonomic risk factors and precautions to be taken, occupational diseases in dentistry, definition and principles of four-handed dentistry, the role of oral and dental health technicians during oral work.

Learning Outcomes

The students who have succeeded in this course;
1) Able to define ergonomics in dentistry.
2) Able to understand ergonomic risk factors in dentistry.
3) Able to distinguish occupational diseases.
4) Able to understand the basic principles and application methods of four-handed dentistry.
5) Able to provide the ideal working environment for the dentist while working in the mouth.

Course Flow Plan

Week	Subject	Related Preparation
1)	Definition of ergonomics.	Lecture notes uploaded to Blackboard.
2)	Definition of ergonomics.	Lecture notes uploaded to Blackboard.
3)	Ergonomic risk factors in dentistry.	Lecture notes uploaded to Blackboard.
4)	Ergonomic risk factors in dentistry -2.	Lecture notes uploaded to Blackboard.
5)	Occupational diseases -1.	Lecture notes uploaded to Blackboard.
6)	Occupational diseases -2.	Lecture notes uploaded to Blackboard.
7)	Ergonomic arrangements in the dental clinic.	Lecture notes uploaded to Blackboard.
8)	Midterm
9)	Four-handed dentistry.	Lecture notes uploaded to Blackboard.
10)	Four-handed dentistry -2.	Lecture notes uploaded to Blackboard.
11)	Assistance of oral and dental health technicians during work in the mouth.	Lecture notes uploaded to Blackboard.
12)	Tool transfer methods.	Lecture notes uploaded to Blackboard.
13)	Hand tool holding methods.	Lecture notes uploaded to Blackboard.
14)	Overview.	Lecture notes uploaded to Blackboard.

Sources

Course Notes / Textbooks:	Ders notları Blackboard sisteminde PDF formatında yüklüdür. Lecture notes are uploaded to the Blackboard system in PDF format.
References:	Ağız ve Diş Sağlığı Teknikerleri İçin Dört Elli Diş Hekimliği, Prof. Dr. Gülay Varlı Uzun Dört Elli Diş Hekimliğinde Yardımcı Personel ve Klinik Yöntemi, Prof. Dr. Mehmet Ali Kılıçarslan.

Course - Learning Outcome Relationship

No Effect	1 Lowest	2 Medium	3 Highest

	Program Outcomes	Level of Contribution
1)	Ability to communicate in a foreign language at a basic level.
2)	Ability to assist the dentist in the entire treatment process.	3
3)	To know the scope and jurisdiction of dentistry.
4)	To be able to learn the specialties and scopes of dentistry.
5)	Ability to have computer and photography information for patient recording and archiving.
6)	To have basic knowledge of Physiology.
7)	To have basic knowledge of Anatomy.
8)	To have basic knowledge of microbiology.
9)	To be able to comprehend Atatürk's principles and reforms.
10)	To be able to master the rules and concepts of Turkish Language.
11)	To have knowledge about clinical operation and patient registration.
12)	To be able to apply the rules of dental radiation safety and radiation protection and to protect the patient, the environment and himself.
13)	To be able to recognize, use and maintain dental equipment and materials in the clinic.
14)	Being competent in patient relations and patient rights.
15)	Providing aseptic working conditions.
16)	To be able to provide clinical order and basic cleaning.	3
17)	Identifying and supplying the missing materials required for treatment.
18)	To have environmental protection and awareness and sensitivity.

Learning Activity and Teaching Methods

Anlatım
Course
Okuma
Soru cevap/ Tartışma

Measurement and Evaluation Methods and Criteria

Yazılı Sınav (Açık uçlu sorular, çoktan seçmeli, doğru yanlış, eşleştirme, boşluk doldurma, sıralama)

Assessment & Grading

Semester Requirements	Number of Activities	Level of Contribution
Midterms	1	% 40
Final	1	% 60
total		% 100
PERCENTAGE OF SEMESTER WORK		% 40
PERCENTAGE OF FINAL WORK		% 60
total		% 100

İş Yükü ve AKTS Kredisi Hesaplaması

Activities	Number of Activities	Aktiviteye Hazırlık	Aktivitede Harçanan Süre	Aktivite Gereksinimi İçin Süre	Workload
Course Hours	14	2			28
Study Hours Out of Class	14	2			28
Homework Assignments	14	3			42
Midterms	1	1			1
Final	1	1			1
Total Workload					100