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May 27, 2024
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Catalog 2023-2024 [ARCHIVED CATALOG]
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DAS 202 Dental Sciences II3 credits
In this course of study, the student will build on the knowledge gained from DAS 102 Dental Sciences I. Students will continue to learn about infection control and dental materials with a focus on advanced and specialized procedures. They will learn to identify common dental materials and their structure, composition, manipulation and scientific properties. Students will learn the importance of proper storage, application, maintenance and safety protocols for various dental materials. An understanding of the oral-systemic connection will be gained. Principles and theories learned in lectures will be applied in simulated and live patient experiences during clinical labs.
Prerequisites: DAS 101 , DAS 102 , and DAS 105
Corequisites: DAS 201 and DAS 203
Course Outcomes
Upon successful completion of this course students will be able to:
- Manage infection and hazard control protocol consistent with published professional guidelines
- Identify specialized dental materials
- Relate dental materials to advanced and specialized procedures
- Demonstrate proficiency in taking alginate impressions
- Demonstrate proficiency in creating models
- Demonstrate proficiency of mixing a variety of cements and liners
- Explain armamentarium needed for advanced and specialized procedures
- Demonstrate competency in preparing dental materials for procedure set-up
- Describe oral pathology, developmental anomalies, and oral conditions
- Relate oral health to systemic conditions
Total Hours: 50 Theory (Lecture) Hours: 10 Guided Practice (Lab or Clinical) Hours: 40
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