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Apr 27, 2024
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Catalog 2019-2020 [ARCHIVED CATALOG]
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DENT 117 Dental Materials I3 credits
This theory and laboratory course introduces the student to selected dental materials and to basic restorative dentistry procedures and techniques, and is designed to give students a working knowledge of skills required for restorative dentistry.
Prerequisites: Admission to the Dental Assistant program
Course Outcomes
Upon successful completion of this course students will be able to:
- Discuss classes of dental materials used in dentistry
- Understand the purpose and usefulness of Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDS) and the importance of safe material handling
- Discuss physical and mechanical 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
- Understand the principles of selected restorative dentistry skills and procedures including self-evaluation criteria
Program Outcomes
This course teaches to the following program outcomes:
- be prepared to obtain an entry-level position in their field
- perform four-handed chairside dentistry on general chairside procedures
- perform expanded functions such as rubber dam isolation, sealant placement, coronal polish, fluoride application, oral hygiene instruction, fabricate provisional restorations and crown, cord packing, radiographs, matrix system, alginate impressions and pouring study models
- be prepared to take the Certified Dental Association (CDA) exam
Total Hours: 40 Lecture Hours: 20 Lab or Clinical Hours: 20
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