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Course Description Course Name : Dental Ergonomics Course Code : DEN342 Course Type : Compulsory Level of Course : First Cycle Year of Study : 3 Course Semester : Fall and Spring (32 Weeks) ECTS : 2 Name of Lecturer(s) : Asst.Prof.Dr. FUNDA GÜLAY KADIOĞLU Learning Outcomes of the Course : Explain and exemplify the fundamental concepts of dental ergonomics Learn the professional disorders caused by wrong posture and take measurements to avoid them Learn the importance of four handed dentistry and able to work according to its rules Learn the principles of dental ergonomics and implement them into his/her professional life Mode of Delivery : Face-to-Face Prerequisites and Co-Prerequisites : None Recommended Optional Programme Components : None Aim(s) of Course : Have the future dentists learn the principles,of dental ergonomics and four handed dentistry, avoid risk factors causing musculoskelatal disorders and be able to design the ergonomical dental settings. Course Contents : Ergonomical principles, postural problems, ergonomical dental equipments and instruments, four handed dentistry, musculoskelatal disorders, work simplicitaion methods and the rules of motion economy Language of Instruction : Turkish Work Place : Classroom and Clinics   Course Outline /Schedule (Weekly) Planned Learning Activities Week Subject Student's Preliminary Work Learning Activities and Teaching Methods 1 Meeting and Introduction of Curriculum None 2 Introduction to Dental Ergonomics Reference books and notes Lecture/Question-Answer/Discussion 3 Fundamental Principles of Dental Ergonomics Reference books and notes Lecture/Question-Answer/Discussion 4 Physical Positions of a Patient While Providing Treatment in Dentistry Reference books and notes Lecture/Question-Answer/Discussion 5 Physical Positions of a Dentist While Providing Treatment in Dentistry Reference books and notes Lecture/Question-Answer/Discussion 6 The Relationship Between Ergonomics and Posture Reference books and notes Lecture/Question-Answer/Discussion 7 Ergonomical Designes for Dental Equipments and Instruments Reference books and notes Lecture/Question-Answer/Discussion 8 Work Simplification Methods in Dental Ergonomics Reference books and notes Lecture/Question-Answer/Discussion 9 Motion Economy Methods in Dental Ergonomics Reference books and notes Lecture/Question-Answer/Discussion 10 Lighting of Oral Cavity from Ergonomical Perspective Reference books and notes Lecture/Question-Answer/Discussion 11 Principles of Four Handed Dentistry Reference books and notes Lecture/Question-Answer/Discussion 12 Application of Four Handed Dentistry from Ergonomical Perspective Reference books and notes Lecture/Question-Answer/Discussion 13 Musculoskeletal Disorders Reference books and notes Lecture/Question-Answer/Discussion 14 Risk Factors for Developing Musculoskeletal Disorders Reference books and notes Lecture/Question-Answer/Discussion 15 Avoiding Methods from Musculoskeletal Disorders-1 Reference books and notes Lecture/Question-Answer/Discussion 16 Avoiding Methods from Musculoskeletal Disorders-2 Reference books and notes Lecture/Question-Answer/Discussion 17 1st Midterm Exam Reference books, articles and assigned handouts Written Exam 18 Applying Ergonomics Principles into Dental Setting-1 Reference books and notes Clinical Applications 19 Applying Ergonomics Principles into Dental Setting-2 Reference books and notes Clinical Applications 20 Applying Ergonomics Principles into Dental Setting-3 Reference books and notes Clinical Applications 21 Applying Ergonomics Principles into Dental Setting-4 Reference books and notes Clinical Applications 22 Applying Ergonomics Principles into Dental Setting-5 Reference books and notes Clinical Applications 23 Applying Ergonomics Principles into Dental Setting-6 Reference books and notes Clinical Applications 24 Applying Ergonomics Principles into Dental Setting-7 Reference books and notes Clinical Applications 25 Applying Ergonomics Principles into Dental Setting-8 Reference books and notes Clinical Applications 26 Applying Ergonomics Principles into Dental Setting-9 Reference books and notes Clinical Applications 27 Applying Ergonomics Principles into Dental Setting-10 Reference books and notes Clinical Applications 28 Applying Ergonomics Principles into Dental Setting-11 Reference books and notes Clinical Applications 29 Applying Ergonomics Principles into Dental Setting-12 Reference books and notes Clinical Applications 30 2nd Midterm Exam Reference books, articles and handouts Written Exam 31 Evaluating Exam Results None 32/33/34 Final Exam Reference books, articles and handouts Written Exam   Required Course Resources Resource Type Resource Name Recommended Course Material(s)  Hokwerda O. Ruijter R. Shaw S. Adopting a healthy sitting working posture during patient treatment. Universtair Medisch Centrum Groningen 2006.  An Introduction To Ergonomics: Risk Factors, MSDs, Approaches and Interventions. A Report of the Ergonomics and Disability. Support Advisory Committee (EDSAC) to Council on Dental Practice (CDP). ADA 2004.  Dental Ergonomics and Four Handed Dentistry handout prepared by Funda Kadıoğlu  Uzel İ. Çam Y. Klinik Diş Hekimliği El Kitabı. ÇÜDHF Yayın no:5, Adana 2006.  .Bramson JB. Smith S. Romagnol. G. Evaluating Dental Office Ergonomic Risk Factors And Hazards. J Am Dent Assoc 1998; 129: 174-183. Required Course Material(s)   Assessment Methods and Assessment Criteria Semester/Year Assessments Number Contribution Percentage     Mid-term Exams (Written, Oral, etc.) 2 70     Homeworks/Projects/Others 1 30 Total 100 Rate of Semester/Year Assessments to Success 40   Final Assessments 100 Rate of Final Assessments to Success 60 Total 100   Contribution of the Course to Key Learning Outcomes # Key Learning Outcome Contribution* 1 Understand the concepts and relationships between concepts in the field of dentistry and have advanced contemporary theoretical and practical knowledge in the field of health care. 5 2 Have the ability to evaluate the nature, resource, limits, accuracy, reliability, and validity of knowledge. 5 3 Have the knowledge of discovering, evaluating and applying scientific information in dental field. 3 4 Be aware of the importance of ethical principles and ethical rules. 4 5 Be able to use advanced theoretical and practical knowledge regarding dentistry on advanced level 5 6 Be able to use the computer programs, related technology and educational tools in dentistry 3 7 Be able to take responsibility, either individually or as a team member, in solving complicated and unpredictable problems related to dental applications 3 8 Be able to critically assess acquired advanced knowledge and skills related to dentistry 3 9 Competent in specifying learning-needs and resources and guid the learning process by using resources effectively 2 10 Capable of developing and internalizing a positive attitude towards lifelong learning 5 11 Be qualified in instructing people or institutions on matters related to dentistry, transferring ideas and solving problems in a written or oral form, receiving thoughts, requirements and expectations of related people and institutions 2 12 Share professional information with both experts and people who are unfamiliar to this field 2 13 Capable of following professional information and interacting with international colleagues using at least one foreign language at European Language Portfolio B1 level 0 14 Be proficient in utilizing information and communication technologies on computer software at least at the level required by the European Computer Driving License in the field of dentistry. 0 15 Able to observe and evaluate contemporary developments in dentistry 5 16 Capable of using verbal and written Turkish language correctly and expressing herself/himself 2 17 Act according to the duties, the laws related to rights and responsibilities, regulations, legislation and professional ethical rules 3 18 Improve continuously in his/her own profession, as well as skills in accordance with scientific, social, cultural and artistic fields by identifying learning needs. 4 19 Have sound information about understanding the healthy and unhealthy invidual´s structure, the physiological functions and behaviors, and the interaction between health and physical and social environment 5 20 Have adequate experience on dental clinical applications 5 * Contribution levels are between 0 (not) and 5 (maximum).   Student Workload - ECTS Works Number Time (Hour) Total Workload (Hour) Course Related Works     Class Time (Exam weeks are excluded) 29 1 29     Out of Class Study (Preliminary Work, Practice) 14 1 14 Assesment Related Works     Homeworks, Projects, Others 1 4 4     Mid-term Exams (Written, Oral, etc.) 2 4 8     Final Exam 1 6 6 Total Workload: 61 Total Workload / 25 (h): 2.44 ECTS Credit: 2