DHYG 433 Restorative Dentistry VII

2 credits

This course is a continuation of DHYG 423 Restorative Dentistry VI, building on previous lab and clinical experiences. Students learn advanced restorative techniques and materials related to the placement of amalgam and composite restorations. Students continue to hone skills for entry level employment.

Prerequisites: All Quarter 7 DHYG BAS courses

Corequisites: All Quarter 8 DHYG BAS courses

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

Place and remove rubber dam with entry level competency
Place liners, bases and other selected cavity medicaments in cavity preparations with entry level competency
Restore with composite, moderately large Class I, II, III, IV & V cavity preparations on clinical patients
Restore with amalgam, moderately large Class I, II & V cavity preparations on clinical patients
Restore with composite, back-to-back CL II cavity preparations in the laboratory setting
Restore with amalgam, back-to-back Class II cavity preparations in the laboratory setting
Restore with composite, complex 3 to 4 surface CL II cavity preparations in the laboratory setting
Restore with amalgam, complex 3 to 4 surface Class II cavity preparations in the laboratory setting

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: 40 Guided Practice (Lab or Clinical) Hours: 40