DS103 Clinical Assistant in Orthodontics

3 ECTS - 3-0 Duration (T+A)- 1. Semester- 3 National Credit

Information

Code DS103
Name Clinical Assistant in Orthodontics
Semester 1. Semester
Duration (T+A) 3-0 (T-A) (17 Week)
ECTS 3 ECTS
National Credit 3 National Credit
Teaching Language Türkçe
Level Ön Lisans Dersi
Type Normal
Mode of study Yüz Yüze Öğretim
Catalog Information Coordinator Doç. Dr. FUNDA GÜLAY KADIOĞLU


Course Goal

The purposes of the course are to give Oral and Dental Health Technician students comprehensive knowledge on the workflow of orthodontics and to improve their skills on the subject by practical exercises, and to develop their skills on the subject

Course Content

The role of oral and dental health technician in orthodontic practice, Four handed dentistry, Instrument transfer, Basic materials, consumables and hand instruments used in orthodontics , Organizing of bonding/banding/rebonding/debonding tray, photographing trays. Contaminated areas, Medical waste management, Instrument management.

Course Precondition

None

Resources

Powerpoint presentations

Notes

Photos of materials


Course Learning Outcomes

Order Course Learning Outcomes
LO01 Learn and apply an oral and dental health technician professional duties in an orthodontics clinic and to take both individual and team responsibility.
LO02 Act in accordance with the principles of professional code of conduct in orthodontics clinic.
LO03 Supply and ensure the continuity and provide the care of the dental materials and tools in orthodontics clinics.
LO04 Prepare the appropriate instruments and materials for orthodontics treatment and properly assist to the dentist.
LO05 Improve the skills-experience on the duties in orthodontic clinic.
LO06 Learn to ensure and maintain the patient and healthcare professional safety.


Relation with Program Learning Outcome

Order Type Program Learning Outcomes Level
PLO01 Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal Explains the basic structure and function of human mouth-teeth.
PLO02 Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal Lists the basic features of applications to the mouth region.
PLO03 Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal Describe basic information about disinfection, sterilization and hygiene 3
PLO04 Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal Recognize the tools and equipment used in the clinic. 4
PLO05 Beceriler - Bilişsel, Uygulamalı Uses information about tool maintenance and protection 2
PLO06 Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal Counts the preparation steps of the unit before the examination and treatment of the patient. 3
PLO07 Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal Applies four-handed the work rules. 5
PLO08 Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal Prepares the study area by using basic knowledge and skills related to the applications. 5
PLO09 Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal It provides sterilization and disinfection of used tools. 4
PLO10 Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal It will follow the patient's appointment. 4
PLO11 Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal Prepares the work area and patient before application. 5
PLO12 Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal It assists the dentist in a way that allows the dentist to perform four-handed work. 5
PLO13 Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal Prepare the materials used during dental treatments. It makes disinfection and sterilization of the instruments used. 3
PLO14 Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal Patient fills appointment, follow-up and laboratory forms. Controls materials relating to the patient and transmit them to the laboratory expert 4
PLO15 Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal It is a periodic calibration and maintenance of instruments used and provides the most efficient way to work. 3
PLO16 Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal It determines the shortcomings of clinical and requests for materials required. 4
PLO17 Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal Provides the most appropriate and fast coordination between patient and physician when necessary. 3
PLO18 Beceriler - Bilişsel, Uygulamalı After graduation, he / she critically evaluates the information he / she learned with his / her own knowledge.
PLO19 Yetkinlikler - Bağımsız Çalışabilme ve Sorumluluk Alabilme Yetkinliği Professional and colleagues as having ethical responsibility, communicates with healthy patients and physicians will use the qualification to follow developments in the field and at least one foreign language to communicate with colleagues.
PLO20 Yetkinlikler - Öğrenme Yetkinliği Take measures relating to health and safety in the work environment. Follows the technological developments. 4


Week Plan

Week Topic Preparation Methods
1 Meeting with students, Introduction to the syllabus No preparation required Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Anlatım
2 What is orthodontics, What is the role of an oral and dental health technician in orthodontic practice. Lecture notes and studying of the related topic from textbooks Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Anlatım, Soru-Cevap
3 Getting to know the orthodontics clinics Lecture notes and studying of the related topic from textbooks Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Anlatım, Soru-Cevap
4 Ensuring and maintaining the healthcare professionals and patients safety in orthodontics clinics Lecture notes and studying of the related topic from textbooks Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Anlatım, Soru-Cevap
5 Basic and consumables materials in orthodontics Lecture notes and studying of the related topic from textbooks Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Anlatım, Soru-Cevap
6 Hand instruments in orthodontics Lecture notes and studying of the related topic from textbooks Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Alıştırma ve Uygulama, Gösterip Yaptırma
7 Four handed dentistry and instrument transfer technique in orthodontics Lecture notes and studying of the related topic from textbooks Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Alıştırma ve Uygulama, Gösterip Yaptırma
8 Mid-Term Exam Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Bireysel Çalışma, Problem Çözme
9 Organizing arch wire changing tray Lecture notes and studying of the related topic from textbooks Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Anlatım, Gösterip Yaptırma
10 Organizing bonding tray Lecture notes and studying of the related topic from textbooks Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Alıştırma ve Uygulama, Gösterip Yaptırma
11 Organizing banding tray Lecture notes and studying of the related topic from textbooks Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Alıştırma ve Uygulama, Gösterip Yaptırma
12 Organizing rebonding tray Lecture notes and studying of the related topic from textbooks Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Alıştırma ve Uygulama, Gösterip Yaptırma
13 Organizing debonding tray Lecture notes and studying of the related topic from textbooks Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Alıştırma ve Uygulama, Gösterip Yaptırma
14 Organizing dental photography tray Lecture notes and studying of the related topic from textbooks Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Alıştırma ve Uygulama, Gösterip Yaptırma
15 Removal of the trays and management of contaminated aereas, medical waste and instruments- Lecture notes and studying of the related topic from textbooks Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Alıştırma ve Uygulama, Gösterip Yaptırma
16 Term Exams Lecture notes and studying of the related topic from textbooks Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Bireysel Çalışma
17 Term Exams Lecture notes and studying of the related topic from textbooks Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Bireysel Çalışma


Student Workload - ECTS

Works Number Time (Hour) Workload (Hour)
Course Related Works
Class Time (Exam weeks are excluded) 14 3 42
Out of Class Study (Preliminary Work, Practice) 14 2 28
Assesment Related Works
Homeworks, Projects, Others 0 0 0
Mid-term Exams (Written, Oral, etc.) 1 6 6
Final Exam 1 10 10
Total Workload (Hour) 86
Total Workload / 25 (h) 3,44
ECTS 3 ECTS