DHYG 323 Restorative Dentistry II

1 credit

This course is a continuation of DHYG 253 Restorative Dentistry 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: All Quarter 2 DHYG BAS courses

Corequisites: All Quarter 3 DHYG BAS courses

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