DHYG 333 Restorative Dentistry III

1 credit

This laboratory course builds on the skills introduced in DHYG 323 Restorative Dentistry II . Students continue to develop restorative dentistry skills on dentoform mannequins in preparation for client clinics and the WREB Restorative Exam. Students continue to study anatomy through amalgam carvings and determine hypothetical anesthetic and rubber dam selection for all restorative procedures completed in lab.

Prerequisites: All Quarter 3 DHYG BAS courses

Corequisites: All Quarter 4 DHYG BAS courses

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

Complete beginner competency alginate impressions
Pour alginate impressions with plaster and rough model trimming with beginner competency
Demonstrate beginner competency of rubber dam placement
Demonstrate beginner competency of correct placement and use of Tofflemire matrix and wedge system
Demonstrate beginner competency of placement of Class II amalgam restorations
Demonstrate beginner competency of placement and finishing of Class II, and IV composite restorations
Remove overhangs on amalgam and composite restorations with novice competency
Demonstrate novice competency of placement of sealants
Re-contour, finish, and polish previously placed amalgam restorations with beginner-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