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DHYG 423 Restorative Dentistry VI

3 credits
This course is a continuation of DHYG 413 Restorative Dentistry V  and builds on previous lab and clinical experiences. Students prepare for the restorative board examination through continued lab experiences.  Students apply restorative skills and knowledge providing restorative treatment to clinical patients.

Prerequisites: DHYG 411 DHYG 412 , DHYG 413 , DHYG 415 , and DHYG 416  

Corequisites: DHYG 422 , DHYG 425 , and DHYG 426  

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

  • Place and remove rubber dam demonstrating competency
  • Place liners, bases and other selected cavity medicaments in cavity preparations without assistance
  • Restore with composite, moderate size Class I, II, III, IV & V cavity preparations
  • Restore with amalgam, moderate size Class I, II & V cavity preparations
  • Re-contour and polish previously placed amalgam restorations on patient as needed
  • Remove amalgam and/or composite overhangs demonstrating competency

Program Outcomes
This course teaches to the followng 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: 60 Guided Practice (Lab or Clinical) Hours: 60