Jordan University of Science and Technology

Faculty of Dentistry

Department of Conservative Dentistry

Second Semester

Course Syllabus

Course Information

Course TitleDental Cariology

Course CodeDent 211

PrerequisitesN-A

Course WebsiteN-A

InstructorDr.Ghada Maghaireh

Office LocationD4-Level 0

Office PhoneN-A

Office HoursN-A

E-mailgmaghair@just.edu.jo

Teaching Assistant(s)N-A

Course Description

This course is designed to bring students to the current knowledge in the following topics: Introduction to dental caries, classification, etiology, microbiology, and epidemiology of dental caries. This course also covers sugar substitutes, saliva and dental caries, dental plaque, diet nutrition and dental caries, and introduction to diagnosis of dental caries and caries risk.

Text Book

TitleEssentials of dental Caries: the disease and its management

Author(s)Kidd, Edwina A.M.

PublisherOxford University Press, Oxfordd; New York

Year2005

Edition3rd edition

Book WebsiteN-A

ReferencesDental Caries: The Disease and its Clinical Management. Ole Fejerskov and Edwina Kidd Blackwell Munsksgaard 2003, First Edition

Assessment Policy

Assessment TypeN-A

Midterm First Exam40 %

Second ExamN-A

Final Exam60%

AssignmentsN-A

AttendanceN-A

ParticipationNA

Course ObjectivesWeights

Understanding the classification of dental caries

Understanding the etiology of dental caries

Understanding the microbiology of dental caries

Understanding the epidemiology of dental caries

Understanding the role of diet and nutrition in dental caries Understanding types of sugars substitutes

Understanding the role of saliva in dental caries

Understanding time determinants of dental caries

Understanding implications of secular trends in dental caries

Understand the association between plaque and dental caries

Understand the factors associated with root caries

Introduction to diagnosis of dental caries and caries risk10%

10%

10%

10%

10%

10%

10%

10%

5%

5%

5%

5%

Teaching & Learning Methods

Classroom lectures.

Tests and exams. Review of exams. Textbook reading assignments+ Handouts.

Learning Outcomes: Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to

Related Objective(s)Reference

1Understanding the classification of dental cariesChapter #1 +Handout

2Understanding the etiology of dental cariesChapter #1+ Handout

3Understanding the microbiology of dental cariesChapter #2+ Handout

4Understanding the epidemiology of dental caries Chapter #1+ Handout

5Understanding the role of diet and nutrients in dental cariesChapter # 5+ Handout

6Understanding the different type of sugar substitutesChapter # 5+ Handout

7Understanding the role of saliva in dental cariesChapter # 7+ Handout

8Understanding the time determinants of dental cariesHandout

10Understanding implications of secular trends in dental cariesHandout

11Understand the association between dental plaque and dental cariesChapter # 1+4+ Handout

12Understand the factors aassociated with root cariesHandout

13Introduction to diagnosis of dental caries and caries riskChapter #3+ Handout

Useful Resources

Course Content

WeekTopicsChapter in text

1 (16/2/2014)Introduction to the course

2 (23/2/2014)Introduction to dental cariesChapter #1+2

3 (2/3/2014)Classification of dental caries Chapter #1 +Handout

4 (9/3/2014)Etiology of dental caries Chapter #1+ Handout

5 (16/3/2014)Microbiology of dental cariesChapter #2+ Handout

6 (23/3/2014)Epidemiology of dental cariesChapter #1+ Handout

7 (30/3/2014)Diet, nutrients and dental cariesChapter # 5+ Handout

8 (6/4/2014)Dental plaqueChapter # 1+4+ Handout

9 (13/4/2014)Midterm Examination

10 (20/4/2014)Root cariesHandout

11 (27/4/2014)Saliva and dental cariesChapter # 7+ Handout

12 (4/5/2014)Sugars substitutesHandout

13 (11/5/2014)Time determinants and Secular Trends in Dental CariesHandout

14 (18/5/2014)Introduction to Diagnosis of dental caries and caries riskChapter #3+ Handout

15 (25/5/2014)Holiday

Additional Notes

Professionalism Gross violations of the formal codes are governed by University laws, which delineate the procedures to determine whether a violation of the code of ethics occurred and, if so, what remedies should be imposed.

We encourage students to abide with the more sensitive approach to this by allowing the practice of a high Morality (or proper behavior), which defines right and wrong by the society, philosophy, religion, and individual conscience.

Students and their instructors often make ethical choices reflexively/ But ethically sensitive situations, where time, emotions and marks are pressured, it becomes all too easy to be blind-sided by temptation/ The best antidote to ethical lapses is to commit in advance to a set of ethical principles - your personal ethical code that follows or grows to it.

Any difficulty or concern during the course should be passed directly to the course coordinator.

Makeup Exams It is applicable when an acceptable and valid excuse is presented at the applicable time

Drop Dat N/A

Cheating It is unethical and illegal by any means

JUST regulations will be applicable

Attendance It is mandatory for all lectures

Absenteeism To receive course credit, a student should attend a minimum of 90% of the contact hours of the class. Students who are absent for the lecture must contact the course coordinator prior to the class. If absent from lectures, then the course coordinator will refer to related guidelines set by the university. Any student who is absent on a test day, will have to demonstrate an acceptable medical or social statement explaining the illness or personal crisis as instructed by their faculty. Individual instructors may accommodate by arrangements for a make-up test only when a written request is sent to and approved by the Dean.

Students with Special needs Any student who feels that s/he may need accommodation for any type of disability is encouraged to contact the course coordinator who will be happy to help in any way. Accommodations to the course plan can be tailored to the needs of specific individuals after consultations with the dean.

Participation All students are highly encouraged to participate in the classes.

Individual conferencing and consultations The course coordinator is always available to talk with the student when problems arise. If you have any problems that require the attention of an instructor, do not wait until the problem is insurmountable. If a student must talk with the course coordinator after office hours, an appointment can be made for that time. Do not allow tension to build-up to unsolvable proportions.

Course changes Information contained in this course outline is correct at the time of publication. Content of the courses is revised on an ongoing basis to ensure relevance to changing educational, employment needs. The course coordinator reserves the right to add or delete material from courses and will endeavor to provide notice of changes to students as soon as possible. The timetable may also be revised accommodating to holidays and unexpected off days.