Basic Dental Sciences II

Course Information
TitleΣτοιχεία βασικών οδοντιατρικών επιστημών ΙΙ (Μικροβιολογία - Βιοϋλικά) / Basic Dental Sciences II
CodeACE0304
FacultyHealth Sciences
SchoolDentistry
Cycle / Level2nd / Postgraduate
Teaching PeriodWinter/Spring
CoordinatorKonstantinos Ioannidis
CommonNo
StatusActive
Course ID600023562

Programme of Study: ENDO-EFARMOSMENES KAI KLINIKES ODONTIATRIKES EPISTĪMES-2024-25

Registered students: 7
OrientationAttendance TypeSemesterYearECTS
ENDODONTOLOGIACompulsory Course324

Class Information
Academic Year2025 – 2026
Class PeriodWinter
Faculty Instructors
Class ID
600287234
Course Type 2021
Specific Foundation
Mode of Delivery
  • Face to face
Digital Course Content
Language of Instruction
  • Greek (Instruction, Examination)
Learning Outcomes
On completion of this course, the attending postgraduate students will be able to: -describe the composition, structure and function of endodontic biofilm and the main obstacles concerning its removal -analyze the core properties, the advantages and limitations of biomaterials used in Endodontics.
General Competences
  • Retrieve, analyse and synthesise data and information, with the use of necessary technologies
  • Make decisions
  • Work autonomously
  • Work in teams
  • Work in an interdisciplinary team
  • Advance free, creative and causative thinking
Course Content (Syllabus)
Advanced clinical training in Endodontics requires a background in basic science. In this course postgraduate students are taught the fundamental principles of endodontic microbiology, with emphasis on the composition, structure and function of endodontic biofilm and the main obstacles concerning its removal, and they are also acquainted with the main techniques for studying the endodontic microflora. In addition, the core properties, the advantages and limitations of biomaterials used in Endodontics are analyzed. The attending students are given articles to read and prepare in advance and these are subsequently discussed and analyzed during seminars.
Keywords
Microbiology, biomaterials
Educational Material Types
  • Book
  • articles
Use of Information and Communication Technologies
Use of ICT
  • Use of ICT in Course Teaching
  • Use of ICT in Communication with Students
Course Organization
ActivitiesWorkloadECTSIndividualTeamworkErasmus
Seminars25
Reading Assigment78
Exams1
Total104
Student Assessment
Student Assessment methods
  • Written Exam with Multiple Choice Questions (Summative)
  • Written Exam with Short Answer Questions (Summative)
  • Written Assignment (Summative)
  • Oral Exams (Formative, Summative)
Last Update
22-01-2024