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Course Description Course Name : Orthodontics I Course Code : DEN341 Course Type : Compulsory Level of Course : First Cycle Year of Study : 3 Course Semester : Fall and Spring (32 Weeks) ECTS : 3 Name of Lecturer(s) : Asst.Prof.Dr. ASLIHAN AZAKLI UZEL Asst.Prof.Dr. ORUÇ YENER ÇAM Learning Outcomes of the Course : Get the knowledge of the basics of craniofacial development Learn about normal development of deciduous, mixed and permanent dentitions and ideal occlusion Learn the reasons that lead to orthodontic anomalies Recognize the deviations from the normal in dentoskeletal structures Mode of Delivery : Face-to-Face Prerequisites and Co-Prerequisites : None Recommended Optional Programme Components : None Aim(s) of Course : Teach occlusion, dentition, growth and development of craniofacial region, deviations and etiologies Course Contents : Teach Prenatal / postnatal growth and development of craniofacial region, development of dentition, ideal occlusion, malocclusions and the etiologies of malocclusions with theoretical knowledge and visual presentations Language of Instruction : Turkish Work Place : Class III   Course Outline /Schedule (Weekly) Planned Learning Activities Week Subject Student's Preliminary Work Learning Activities and Teaching Methods 1 Introduction to Orthodontics, Evolution of Humankind none lecture, Verbal presentation 2 Basic concepts of growth and development Reference books, presentation notes Discussion, verbal presentation 3 The Factors that effect growth and development, the concept of normality Reference books, presentation notes Discussion, verbal presentation 4 Methods in the examination of growth and development Reference books, presentation notes Discussion, verbal presentation 5 Prenatal craniofacial development in terms of orthodontics (I) Reference books, presentation notes Discussion, verbal presentation 6 Prenatal craniofacial development in view of orthodontics (II) Reference books, presentation notes Discussion, verbal presentation 7 Prenatal dentoskeletal development in view of orthodontics (I) Reference books, presentation notes Discussion, verbal presentation 8 Prenatal dentoskeletal development in view of orthodontics (II) Reference books, presentation notes Discussion, verbal presentation 9 Structural characters of bone tissue Reference books, presentation notes Discussion, verbal presentation 10 1st EXAM Reference books, presentation notes Written exam 11 Growth and development of bone tissue Reference books, presentation notes Discussion, examination, verbal presentation 12 Piezoelectric Reference books, presentation notes Discussion, examination, verbal presentation 13 Postnatal growth and development of mandible Reference books, presentation notes Discussion, examination, verbal presentation 14 Postnatal growth and development of maxilla Reference books, presentation notes Discussion, examination, verbal presentation 15 Changes in facial topography following growth and development Reference books, presentation notes Discussion, examination, verbal presentation 16 İdeal occlusion Reference books, presentation notes Discussion, examination, verbal presentation 17 Dentition (I) Reference books, presentation notes Discussion, examination, verbal presentation 18 Dentition (II) Reference books, presentation notes Discussion, examination, verbal presentation 19 Malocclusions (class I) Reference books, presentation notes Discussion, examination, verbal presentation 20 Malocclusions (class II) Reference books, presentation notes Discussion, examination, verbal presentation 21 Malocclusions (class III) Reference books, presentation notes Discussion, examination, verbal presentation 22 The etiology of malocclusions (General factors) Reference books, presentation notes Discussion, examination, verbal presentation 24 2nd EXAM Reference books, presentation notes Written exam 25 Hard and soft tissue response occurred during normal mastication Reference books, presentation notes Discussion, verbal presentation 26 Hard and soft tissue response against orthodontic forces Reference books, presentation notes Discussion, examination, presentation 27 The types of orthodontic tooth movements in response to orthodontic forces Reference books, presentation notes Discussion, examination, presentation 28 The side effects of orthodontic forces Reference books, presentation notes Discussion, examination, presentation 29 Root resorption Reference books, presentation notes Discussion, presentation 30 Skeletal effects of orthodontic force (orthopedic force) Reference books, presentation notes Discussion, examination, presentation 31 The concept of anchorage in orthodontics Reference books, presentation notes Discussion, verbal presentation, brainstorming 32/33/34 FINAL EXAM Reference books, presentation notes Written exam   Required Course Resources Resource Type Resource Name Recommended Course Material(s)  Handbook of Orthodontics. 4th Edition Moyers RE. Year Book Medical Publishers, Inc 1988. Essentials of Facial Growth Enlow DH, Hans MG. WB Saunders, 1996 Orthodontics Current Principles and Techniques. Graber TM, Vanarsdall RE. 2nd Edition Mosby YearBook, 1994. Required Course Material(s)   Assessment Methods and Assessment Criteria Semester/Year Assessments Number Contribution Percentage     Mid-term Exams (Written, Oral, etc.) 2 100     Homeworks/Projects/Others 0 0 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. 4 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. 3 5 Be able to use advanced theoretical and practical knowledge regarding dentistry on advanced level 1 6 Be able to use the computer programs, related technology and educational tools in dentistry 0 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 4 9 Competent in specifying learning-needs and resources and guid the learning process by using resources effectively 4 10 Capable of developing and internalizing a positive attitude towards lifelong learning 1 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 3 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 0 16 Capable of using verbal and written Turkish language correctly and expressing herself/himself 0 17 Act according to the duties, the laws related to rights and responsibilities, regulations, legislation and professional ethical rules 0 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. 0 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 0 * 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 2 58     Out of Class Study (Preliminary Work, Practice) 29 0 0 Assesment Related Works     Homeworks, Projects, Others 0 0 0     Mid-term Exams (Written, Oral, etc.) 2 5 10     Final Exam 1 10 10 Total Workload: 78 Total Workload / 25 (h): 3.12 ECTS Credit: 3