| Course Description |
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| Course Name |
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Root Canal Length Measurement Techniques |
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| Course Code |
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DEN032 |
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| Course Type |
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Optional |
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| Level of Course |
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First Cycle |
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| Year of Study |
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5 |
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| Course Semester |
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Fall and Spring (16 Weeks) |
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| ECTS |
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4 |
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| Name of Lecturer(s) |
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Asst.Prof.Dr. ADİLE ŞEHNAZ İŞCİ YILMAZ
Asst.Prof.Dr. AYŞİN TOPUZ DUMANİ
Prof.Dr. HAMDİ OĞUZ YOLDAŞ
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| Learning Outcomes of the Course |
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Know the importance of determining root canal length accurately
Determine root canal length using by radiological techniques
Determine root canal length using by apex locator
Learn about effectiveness of apex locators and their effectiveness in determination root canal length
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| Mode of Delivery |
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Face-to-Face |
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| Prerequisites and Co-Prerequisites |
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None |
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| Recommended Optional Programme Components |
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None |
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| Aim(s) of Course |
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Become familiar to root canal measurement techniques including radiological techniques during clinical application |
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| Course Contents |
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Explain the importance of determining root canal length accurately, root canal length determination using by radiological techniques, root canal length determination using by apex locator, advancement of apex locators and their effectiveness in determination root canal length. |
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| Language of Instruction |
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Turkish |
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| Work Place |
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Clinic of Endodontics |
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Course Outline /Schedule (Weekly) Planned Learning Activities |
| Week | Subject | Student's Preliminary Work | Learning Activities and Teaching Methods |
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1 |
The importance of working length |
Reading the literature and Web search |
Oral presentation and Clinical application |
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2 |
The importance of working length |
Reading the literature and Web search |
Oral presentation and Clinical application |
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3 |
Anatomy of the apical foramen |
Reading the literature and Web search |
Oral presentation and Clinical application |
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4 |
Anatomy of the apical foramen |
Reading the literature and Web search |
Oral presentation and Clinical application |
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5 |
Limitations of traditional working length
assessment |
Reading the literature and Web search |
Oral presentation and Clinical application |
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6 |
Limitations of traditional working length
assessment |
Reading the literature and Web search |
Oral presentation and Clinical application |
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7 |
History of electronic apex locators;1st generation |
Reading the literature and Web search |
Oral presentation and Clinical application |
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8 |
History of electronic apex locators;2nd generation |
Reading the literature and Web search |
Oral presentation and Clinical application |
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9 |
History of electronic apex locators;3th generation |
Reading the literature and Web search |
Oral presentation and Clinical application |
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10 |
History of electronic apex locators;4th generation |
Reading the literature and Web search |
Oral presentation and Clinical application |
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11 |
Case presentation;First midterm exam |
Reading the literature and Web search |
Oral presentation and Clinical application |
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12 |
Case presentation |
Reading the literature and Web search |
Oral presentation and Clinical application |
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13 |
Case presentation |
Reading the literature and Web search |
Oral presentation and Clinical application |
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14 |
Case presentation |
Reading the literature and Web search |
Oral presentation and Clinical application |
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15 |
Case presentation |
Reading the literature and Web search |
Oral presentation and Clinical application |
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16/17 |
Final Exam |
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| Contribution of the Course to Key Learning Outcomes |
| # | Key Learning Outcome | Contribution* |
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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. |
2 |
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2 |
Have the ability to evaluate the nature, resource, limits, accuracy, reliability, and validity of knowledge. |
2 |
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3 |
Have the knowledge of discovering, evaluating and applying scientific information in dental field. |
2 |
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4 |
Be aware of the importance of ethical principles and ethical rules. |
2 |
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5 |
Be able to use advanced theoretical and practical knowledge regarding dentistry on advanced level |
3 |
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6 |
Be able to use the computer programs, related technology and educational tools in dentistry |
2 |
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7 |
Be able to take responsibility, either individually or as a team member, in solving complicated and unpredictable problems related to dental applications |
2 |
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8 |
Be able to critically assess acquired advanced knowledge and skills related to dentistry |
3 |
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9 |
Competent in specifying learning-needs and resources and guid the learning process by using resources effectively |
1 |
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10 |
Capable of developing and internalizing a positive attitude towards lifelong learning |
4 |
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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 |
1 |
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12 |
Share professional information with both experts and people who are unfamiliar to this field |
2 |
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13 |
Capable of following professional information and interacting with international colleagues using at least one foreign language at European Language Portfolio B1 level |
2 |
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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 |
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15 |
Able to observe and evaluate contemporary developments in dentistry
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0 |
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16 |
Capable of using verbal and written Turkish language correctly and expressing herself/himself |
2 |
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17 |
Act according to the duties, the laws related to rights and responsibilities, regulations, legislation and professional ethical rules |
1 |
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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. |
1 |
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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 |
1 |
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20 |
Have adequate experience on dental clinical applications |
4 |
| * Contribution levels are between 0 (not) and 5 (maximum). |
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