Catalog 2020-2021 
    
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Catalog 2020-2021 [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

DHYG 323 Restorative Dentristry II

1 credit
This course is a continuation of DHYG 253 Restorative Dentristry I  and builds on previously introduced principles of restorative dentistry and corresponding armamentarium. Students learn additional dental hygiene skills related to the placement of amalgam, composite, and temporary restorations.

Prerequisites: DHYG 248 , DHYG 252 , DHYG 253 , DHYG 254 , and DHYG 326   

Corequisites: DHYG 258 DHYG 321 , DHYG 322 , DHYG 324 , DHYG 325 , and DHYG 329  

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

  • Perform alginate impression with novice competency
  • Develop alginate impressions with plaster and rough model trimming with novice competency
  • Place and remove rubber dam with novice competency
  • Assemble, place, and remove Tofflemire matrix and wedge system with beginning competency
  • Place, condense, and carve Class I, II amalgam restorations with novice/beginner competency
  • Place and finish Class I, III composite restorations with novice/beginner competency
  • Re-contour, finish, and polish previously placed amalgam restorations with novice competency
  • Fabricate bleach trays with novice competency

Program Outcomes
This course teaches to the following program outcome:

  • be prepared to successfully complete all licensing exams required to practice in Washington State and obtain an entry-level position as a dental hygienist

Total Hours: 20 Guided Practice (Lab or Clinical) Hours: 20