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Apr 28, 2024
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Catalog 2019-2020 [ARCHIVED CATALOG]
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DENT 127 Dental Materials II3 credits
This theory and laboratory course continues from DENT 117 . Students are introduced to principles of restorative dentistry. Additional dental assisting skills are introduced.
Prerequisites: DENT 115 and DENT 117
Course Outcomes
Upon successful completion of this course students will be able to:
- Discuss principles of cavity design and cavity preparation
- Discuss hand and rotary instruments and equipment used for restorative dentistry
- Understand the principles of selected restorative dentistry skills and techniques, including self-evaluation criteria
- Understand procedures and techniques for trimming study models, including safety precautions (L1) and lab maintenance requirements (L1)
- Understand uses of rubber dam, armamentarium, and principles for application and removal (L1)
- Understand matrix/wedge application and removal, including rationale, armamentarium and techniques
- Understand the requirements for tray set-ups for amalgam, composite and temporary restorations
- Understand principles and techniques for recontouring, finishing, and polishing restorations (L1)
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
- apply appropriate sterilization and infection control techniques
- 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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