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PEDIATRIC DENTISTRY I COURSE IDENTIFICATION AND APPLICATION INFORMATION

Code Name of the Course Unit Semester In-Class Hours (T+P) Credit ECTS Credit
DHF334E PEDIATRIC DENTISTRY I 6 2 2 4

KEY LEARNING OUTCOMES OF THE COURSE UNIT (On successful completion of this course unit, students/learners will or will be able to)

Explains concepts related to pediatric dentistry. Analyzes pediatric dentistry practices. Has knowledge about tooth development. Defines tooth decay and its characteristics. Defines restorative and endodontic treatments in children, chooses which treatment to apply to the child patient. Names the materials used in pediatric dentistry. Classifies materials according to their area of ​​use. Has knowledge of clinical issues such as physical examination of patients, identification and evaluation of symptoms and signs of medical conditions, selection and analysis of appropriate diagnosis and laboratory studies, preventive medicine methods and related treatment methods, exhibits an ethical approach. Diagnoses and distinguishes tooth decay. Has knowledge about tooth development. Defines the principles of cavities in primary teeth. Defines the characteristics of primary and permanent teeth. Learns child patient behavior and examination. Knows primary tooth pulp diseases and treatment applications.