DHYG 423 Restorative Dentistry VI

3 credits

This course is a continuation of DHYG 413 Restorative Dentistry V and builds on previous lab and clinical experiences. Students prepare for the restorative board examination through continued lab experiences. Students apply restorative skills and knowledge providing restorative treatment to clinical patients.

Prerequisites: All Quarter 6 DHYG BAS courses

Corequisites: All Quarter 7 DHYG BAS courses

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

Place and remove rubber dam demonstrating competency
Place liners, bases and other selected cavity medicaments in cavity preparations without assistance
Restore with composite, moderate size Class I, II, III, IV & V cavity preparations
Restore with amalgam, moderate size Class I, II & V cavity preparations
Re-contour and polish previously placed amalgam restorations on patient as needed
Remove amalgam and/or composite overhangs demonstrating competency

Program Outcomes
This course teaches to the followng 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: 60 Guided Practice (Lab or Clinical) Hours: 60