Course Code: DEN 055 Current Trends in Dentistry

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Lesson title: COURSE ORIENTATION Materials:

Lesson Objectives: Pens, erasers, highlighter and
At the end of the module, you will be able to: module
1. Know and understand DM 055 (Current Trends in Dentistry)
2. Determine what kind of a learner you are. References:
• Southwestern University
PHINMA – College of
Dentistry Curriculum
Effective SY 2018-2019.
• DED (Deutscher
Entwicklungsdienst) Learner
Type Test (2004)

Productivity Tip:
Let the sunshine in! For starters, be sure to study in a well-lit room to avoid eye strains.
A. LESSON PREVIEW / REVIEW
Introduction (2 minutes)
• Welcome to DEN 055 (Current Trends in Dentistry)! The module is divided into two (2) parts:
a. A short orientation to DM 046 (Principles of Medicine) provided in the Course Outline and
b. Determination of what kind of a learner you are.
• This will module will guide you along the entire length of the course.
• Learn, understand and enjoy the different topics in this course relevant to your dental practice in the
future.

Activity 1: What I Know Chart, part 1 (3 minutes)

What I Know Guide Questions: What I Learned (Activity 4)
thatitinvolves an
in-depth
conceptualization
In-depth 1. What do I know about DM 046
conceptualization of the
Medicine
of (Principles of Medicine)? subjectmatter
Kinesthetic learner 2. What do I think is my learner type? kinesthetic learner

Hands-on learning
3. What tips do I have to improve my Hands-on learning
learning as a particular learner type?
B.MAIN LESSON
Activity 2: Content Notes
A. ALL ABOUT DEN 055 (CURRENT TRENDS IN DENTISTRY)
SUBJECT DESCRIPTION:
DEN 055 (Current Trends in Dentistry) is a subject in the program that aims to inform and educate dental
students of the latest materials, instruments and procedures used in modern day dental practice. Through this

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subject, once students graduate from the program and pass the board exam, they are expected to adapt to
the latest innovations in the practice to give excellent care to their patients and radiate a more professional
outlook in their clinics. Moreover, this subject aims to help dental students prepare for the board exam by
giving out simulated board exam questions and train students on reading review materials.

OBJECTIVES:
At the end of the course, the students will:
1. Have a wider and more updated outlook of the Dental practice in a clinical and economical manner.
2. Be better equipped with knowledge and broad foundation in the following board exam subjects:
• General and Oral Anatomy and Physiology
• Restorative Dentistry, Public Health, and Community Dentistry
• General and Oral Pathology; General and Oral Microscopic Anatomy and Microbiology
• Prosthetic Dentistry
• Roentgenology, Oral diagnosis, and Oral surgery
• Anesthesiology and Pharmacology
• Pediatric Dentistry and Orthodontics
• Dental jurisprudence, Ethics, and Practice Management
• Periodontics and Endodontics

Exams and quizzes:

ALL EXAMS and QUIZZES focus on board exam subjects listed above. PERIODICAL EXAMS are simulations
of the Dentistry Licensure Examination.

B. What kind of a Learner I am:

• Everyone processes and learns new information in different ways. There are three main cognitive
learning styles: visual, auditory, and kinesthetic.
• The common characteristics of each learning style listed below can help you understand how you learn
and what methods of learning best fits you.
• Understanding how you learn can help maximize time you spend studying by incorporating different
techniques to custom fit various subjects, concepts, and learning objectives.
• Each preferred learning style has methods that fit the different ways an individual may learn best.

VISUAL LEARNER
• Uses visual objects such as graphs, charts, pictures, and seeing information.
• Can read body language well and has a good perception of aesthetics.
• Able to memorize and recall various information.
• Tends to remember things that are written down.
• Learns better in lectures by watching them.

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AUDITORY LEARNER
• Retains information through hearing and speaking.
• Often prefers to be told how to do things and then summarizes the main points out loud to help
with memorization.
• Notices different aspects of speaking.
• Often has talents in music and may concentrate better with soft music playing in the background.

KINESTHETIC LEARNER
• Likes to use the hands-on approach to learn new material.
• Is generally good in math and science.
• Would rather demonstrate how to do something rather than verbally explain it.
• Usually prefers group work more than others.
• Cuyamaca College. (2003). Visual learning. Retrieved May 28, 2020, from: http://www.cuyamaca.edu/eops/DSPS/
resourcesvis.asp
• Landsberger, J. (n.d.). Study guides and strategies: Visual/spatial learning. Retrieved May 28, 2020, from: http://
www.studygs.net/visual.htm
• Wong, L. (2006). Essential study skills (5th ed.). Boston, MA: Houghton Mifflin. http://blc.new.uc.iupui.edu/
academic-enrichment/study-skills/learning-styles/3-learning-styles
Activity 3: Skill-building Activities
• Answer the questionnaire on ways of learning found below adapted from the DED (Deutscher
Entwicklungsdienst) Learner Type Test (2004).
• Fill out the number of points to corresponding way of learning.
• Add the numbers you entered in the boxes. The way of learning with the highest total points will best
describe your learner type.
• Good Luck and Enjoy!
INSTRUCTIONS: Below are different ways of learning. To each statement, write the number of point/s in the
box on the right corresponding to how much you remember using this particular way of learning:
Write 3 points when you remember most by using this way of learning.
Write 2 points when you remember a number of things by using this way of learning.
Write 1 point when you remember least by using this way of learning.

Letter WAYS OF LEARNING Points

A Prepare a chart when working with factual data.
B Lecture to a lecture on a specific topic.
In Biology, collect various plants, dry them, stick them in a folder and write short
C
explanations.
D View a cartoon (with no comments) about smoking.
E Listen to someone reading text from a book.

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F Look at pictures and drawings from a textbook.

G Prepare a drawing to cover a learning unit.
H Listen to English language from an audio book.
I Lecturer shows powerpoint slides concerning a topic.
J Someone explains how a President is elected.
K Write new terms learned onto a notepad.
L View issues at an exhibition.
M Read a topic from a notebook.
N Someone reports results after working in a group.
O Conduct a simple experiment during a seminar.
P Listen to a debate over the radio on an actual topic.
Q Looking at a picture book about daily life in Germany.
R Write down the most important information of a topic.

I AM THIS TYPE OF LEARNER…

INSTRUCTIONS: Write the points you assigned to each lettered way of learning below it. The type of learner
with the highest total number of points best describes you.
LEARNER TYPE WAYS OF LEARNING TOTAL POINTS
VISUAL LEARNER D + F+ I + L + M + Q

AUDITORY LEARNER B+E+H+J+N+P

KINESTHETIC LEARNER A+C+G+K+O+R

Activity 4: What I Know Chart, part 2 (2 minutes)

• Go back to the “What I Know Chart” in Activity 1 and answer the “What I Learned” column.

Activity 5: Check for Understanding (5 minutes)

• Surprise!

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• Please check the type of learner you are and understand the tips to improve your learning style.
• If you are a combination of 2 dominant learner types then you have the ability to be flexible between
those types depending on the need of the situation.
I am a VISUAL Tips for Visual Learner
LEARNER • Turn notes into pictures, charts, or maps.
• Avoid distractions (windows, doorways, etc.).
• Learn the big picture first and then focus on the details.

I am an Tips for Auditory Learner

AUDITORY • Record lectures and then listen to them
LEARNER • Repeat material out loud and in your own words
• Discuss materials in your study groups • Read textbooks aloud
____________ • Listen to wordless background music while studying

I am a Tips for Kinesthetic Learner

KINESTHETIC • Take study breaks often
LEARNER • Learn new material while doing something active (e.g., read a textbook while on a
treadmill)
W
____________
• Chew gum while studying
• Work while standing
• Try to take classes with instructors who encourage demonstrations and fieldwork

• Cuyamaca College. (2003). Visual learning. Retrieved May 28, 2020, from: http://www.cuyamaca.edu/eops/DSPS/
resourcesvis.asp
• Landsberger, J. (n.d.). Study guides and strategies: Visual/spatial learning. Retrieved May 28, 2020, from: http://
www.studygs.net/visual.htm
• Wong, L. (2006). Essential study skills (5th ed.). Boston, MA: Houghton Mifflin. http://blc.new.uc.iupui.edu/
academic-enrichment/study-skills/learning-styles/3-learning-styles

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C. LESSON WRAP-UP

Activity 6: Thinking about Learning (5 minutes)

A. Work Tracker
You are done with this session! Let’s track your progress. Shade the session number you just
completed.

B. Think about your Learning:

Please answer the following questions:

1) Please rate your activity today by placing a check mark (/) before a choice. Please explain your
choice on the blank space beside the table:

1. Boring
2. Not informative
3. Challenging
4. Fair
5. Fun

2) “What details in the content and/or activities were not clear to you?”
________________________________________________________________________________________
________________________________________________________________________________________
________________________________________________________________________________________

D. FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS:

• I know my learner type however, I find it difficult to concentrate on a given task.

Can you recommend a technique on how to improve it?

Based on my experience, I do the “Pomodoro Technique”. Pomodoro means 'tomato'. The

technique is the creation of Francesco Cirillo who initially used a tomato-shaped kitchen timer
to time his 25 minute work periods. He explains that the action of twisting the timer and the
mechanical 'clicks' as it slowly revolves are helpful to boost focus (Cirillo, 2012).

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It is a method of time management that encourages us to focus for 25 minute work or task,
each followed by a shorter break of 5 minutes or so.

• Why 25 minutes work or task?

The exact time can depend on the individual. Each of us has a different attention span but 25
minutes is brief enough that most people can keep up concentration even on a dull or
repetitive task, especially with the prospect of an imminent break.

• Why such short breaks?

A 3 to 5 minute break is considered ideal, because it gives your eyes and mind a rest, but
avoids stopping for so long that you lose track of what you are doing. Suitable break activities
could include going for a short walk outside, getting yourself a drink, doing some press-ups or
playing a tune on a musical instrument. However don't worry after four pomodoros, you are
advised to take a longer break of 20-30 minutes. So you will get your lunch or dinner!

• Why 'pomodoro'?

Pomodoro means 'tomato'; the technique is the creation of Francesco Cirillo who initially used
a tomato-shaped kitchen timer to time his 25 minute work periods. He explains that the action
of twisting the timer and the mechanical 'clicks' as it slowly revolves are helpful to boost focus
(Cirillo, 2012). But really, any shape of timer will do! Personally, I am more likely to use the
timer of my phone and you can also download apps specifically for this purpose, some of
which are free. I have found the technique very useful for breaking up long and concentration-
intensive work, such as marking a stack of exam papers. I think it would be ideal for revision,
too.

Reference
Cirillo, F. (2007). The Pomodoro Technique (The Pomodoro). Retrieved 27 May 2020 from
http://baomee.info/pdf/technique/1.pdf

VANESSA KAYE M. MAGALLANES, DMD

Clinical Instructor
Southwestern University PHINMA-College of Dentistry

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