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May 05, 2024
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Catalog 2021-2022 [ARCHIVED CATALOG]
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DHYG 253 Restorative Dentristry I3 credits
This course introduces the student to selected dental materials and to basic restorative dentistry procedures and techniques. The course is designed to give students a working knowledge of skills required for restorative dentistry.
Prerequisites: DHYG 242 , DHYG 246 , DHYG 247 , and DHYG 256
Corequisites: DHYG 248 , DHYG 252 , DHYG 254 , and DHYG 326
Course Outcomes
Upon successful completion of this course students will be able to:
- Explain the principles of cavity design and cavity preparation
- Identify classes of dental materials used in dentistry
- Discuss general properties and characteristics of dental materials
- Discuss the properties, characteristics and uses of dental materials introduced this quarter and principles for manipulation
- Manipulate the dental materials introduced this quarter, following the manufacturers’ directions and safety precautions
- Demonstrate the principles of selected restorative dentistry skills and procedures including self-evaluation criteria
- Identify different dental gypsum products and impression materials and have a working knowledge of when each product/material is used in restorative dentistry
- Identify the different types of implants available in the dental industry and discuss the indications for and contraindications to dental implants
- Describe the different treatment options for tooth whitening including techniques, patient selection and side effects
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: 40 Theory (Lecture) Hours: 20 Guided Practice (Lab or Clinical) Hours: 20
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