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| Unit | FACULTY OF DENTISTRY |
| DENTISTRY PR. | |
| Code | DEN351 |
| Name | Dental Photography |
| Term | 2025-2026 Academic Year |
| Semester | 5. Semester |
| Duration (T+A) | 2-0 (T-A) (17 Week) |
| ECTS | 3 ECTS |
| National Credit | 2 National Credit |
| Teaching Language | Türkçe |
| Level | Belirsiz |
| Type | Normal |
| Label | E Elective |
| Mode of study | Yüz Yüze Öğretim |
| Catalog Information Coordinator | Dr. Öğr. Üyesi Ezgi SONKAYA |
| Course Instructor |
The current term course schedule has not been prepared yet.
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Course Goal / Objective
The aim of this course is to teach dental students the fundamental principles of dental photography, to provide technical skills and equipment knowledge required for clinical photography, and to enable students to effectively use these skills in both clinical and academic settings.
Course Content
- Importance and applications of dental photography - Basic information on cameras, lenses, and lighting systems - Equipment required for clinical dental photography - Standard extraoral and intraoral photography positions - Use of mirrors, retractors, and contrastors - Basic camera settings: ISO, aperture, shutter speed, white balance - Lighting techniques and shadow management - Digital editing and archiving of photographs - Patient privacy and ethical considerations - Differences in photography usage for academic, legal, and marketing purposes
Course Precondition
none
Resources
Sheridan, P. J. (2013). Clinical photography in dentistry: A new perspective. Quintessence Publishing.
Notes
Hardan, L., & Price, R. B. (2020). Dental digital photography: Guide to clinical documentation. Quintessence Publishing.
Course Learning Outcomes
| Order | Course Learning Outcomes |
|---|---|
| LO01 | Explains the importance of dental photography in clinical and academic applications. |
| LO02 | Identifies the basic equipment used in dental photography and describes their functions. |
| LO03 | Captures standard extraoral and intraoral dental photographs according to established protocols. |
| LO04 | Selects appropriate lighting, angle, and framing in various clinical scenarios. |
| LO05 | Edits and archives photographs in accordance with ethical and legal regulations. |
| LO06 | Effectively uses dental photography in patient communication, case presentation, and academic publications. |
Relation with Program Learning Outcome
| Order | Type | Program Learning Outcomes | Level |
|---|---|---|---|
| PLO01 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | As a dentist, identifies the fundamental and current knowledge required in clinical and health sciences relevant to the profession. | 5 |
| PLO02 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | Explains the normal structure, function, development, and interactions of oral, dental, and maxillofacial formations throughout all stages of human life. | 4 |
| PLO03 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | Lists the essential preventive dentistry methods meticulously aimed at preventing diseases related to the oral, dental, and maxillofacial system. | 3 |
| PLO04 | Beceriler - Bilişsel, Uygulamalı | Associates the differential diagnoses of oral, dental, and maxillofacial diseases with systemic diseases, and manages referral and/or treatment processes when necessary. | 3 |
| PLO05 | Beceriler - Bilişsel, Uygulamalı | Adopts a holistic approach to patient care, planning collaborative processes with colleagues and experts in the field. | 2 |
| PLO06 | Beceriler - Bilişsel, Uygulamalı | Defines first aid and basic life support in dental emergencies requiring medical intervention, lists the necessary intervention steps, and plans the related process. | |
| PLO07 | Beceriler - Bilişsel, Uygulamalı | Lists methods for protecting and preventing oral and dental health directed at individuals, families, and communities; participates in related activities as an individual or team member; and conducts consulting and supervision. | |
| PLO08 | Yetkinlikler - Bağımsız Çalışabilme ve Sorumluluk Alabilme Yetkinliği | Facilitates the participation of subordinates in developmental and educational activities and manages these activities when necessary. | 2 |
| PLO09 | Yetkinlikler - Bağımsız Çalışabilme ve Sorumluluk Alabilme Yetkinliği | Accesses professional knowledge and analyzes it using critical thinking skills; identifies learning needs and resources related to the practice of medicine. | 4 |
| PLO10 | Yetkinlikler - Öğrenme Yetkinliği | Develops a positive attitude and behavior towards lifelong learning, and embraces the universal conditions required by the medical profession. | 5 |
| PLO11 | Yetkinlikler - Öğrenme Yetkinliği | Effectively communicates with patients and their families, colleagues, and other segments of the community. | 4 |
| PLO12 | Yetkinlikler - İletişim ve Sosyal Yetkinlik | Organizes and implements projects and activities for the social environment in which they live, with a sense of social responsibility. | |
| PLO13 | Yetkinlikler - İletişim ve Sosyal Yetkinlik | Utilizes medical informatics and communication technologies, along with computer software, at the level required by their field. | 5 |
| PLO14 | Yetkinlikler - İletişim ve Sosyal Yetkinlik | Follows developments and communicates with colleagues in their field using a foreign language at a minimum of B1 general level according to the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages. | 2 |
| PLO15 | Yetkinlikler - İletişim ve Sosyal Yetkinlik | Adopts basic health legislation and regulations concerning individual rights and responsibilities, as well as ethical guidelines. | 2 |
| PLO16 | Yetkinlikler - İletişim ve Sosyal Yetkinlik | Exhibits sensitivity and takes responsibility in matters of individual and public health, environmental protection, and occupational safety. |
Week Plan
| Week | Topic | Preparation | Methods |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Introduction to Dental Photography | Course introduction, objectives, areas of use, sample case presentations | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım |
| 2 | Basic Principles of Photography | ISO, aperture, shutter speed, exposure triangle, focal length | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım |
| 3 | Equipment Used in Dental Photography | DSLR/mirrorless cameras, macro lenses, flashes, retractors, mirrors, contrastors | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım |
| 4 | Extraoral Photography Techniques | Patient positioning, head-neck angles, background and lighting | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım |
| 5 | Intraoral Photography Techniques I | Intraoral Photography Techniques I Standard views for upper/lower arch, frontal, lateral | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım |
| 6 | Intraoral Photography Techniques II | Mirror use for posterior shots, anti-fogging, contrastor use | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım |
| 7 | Lighting Techniques in Dental Photography | Flash types, light direction, shadow control, glare prevention | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım |
| 8 | Mid-Term Exam | Ölçme Yöntemleri: Yazılı Sınav, Performans Değerlendirmesi |
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| 9 | Standard Photography Protocols | Standardized poses for academic and patient records | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım |
| 10 | Digital Editing of Dental Photos | Cropping, light-texture adjustment, ethical limits | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım |
| 11 | Archiving and Ethical Use of Images | Filing, naming, consent forms, GDPR & ethics | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım |
| 12 | Preparing Photos for Academic Presentation | Role of images in journals and conferences | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım |
| 13 | Use of Photography in Social Media & Patient Communication | Education vs marketing, image perception | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım |
| 14 | Advanced Use of Dental Photography in Clinical Practice | The role of dental photography in advanced clinical applications such as aesthetic dentistry, orthodontics, prosthetic rehabilitation and digital smile design | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Soru-Cevap |
| 15 | Overall Assessment, Feedback and Common Mistakes | Summary of topics covered throughout the semester, Asking students about their opinions about the course through a short survey or verbal feedback. Demonstration of common shooting mistakes in dental photography with examples and presentation of solution suggestions. | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Tartışma, Soru-Cevap |
| 16 | Term Exams | Ölçme Yöntemleri: Yazılı Sınav |
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| 17 | Term Exams | Ölçme Yöntemleri: Yazılı Sınav |
Student Workload - ECTS
| Works | Number | Time (Hour) | Workload (Hour) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Course Related Works | |||
| Class Time (Exam weeks are excluded) | 14 | 2 | 28 |
| Out of Class Study (Preliminary Work, Practice) | 3 | 3 | 9 |
| Assesment Related Works | |||
| Homeworks, Projects, Others | 2 | 6 | 12 |
| Mid-term Exams (Written, Oral, etc.) | 1 | 6 | 6 |
| Final Exam | 1 | 8 | 8 |
| Total Workload (Hour) | 63 | ||
| Total Workload / 25 (h) | 2,52 | ||
| ECTS | 3 ECTS | ||