DENT 117 Dental Materials I

3 credits

This theory and laboratory course introduces the student to selected dental materials and to basic restorative dentistry procedures and techniques, and is designed to give students a working knowledge of skills required for restorative dentistry.

Prerequisites: Admission to the Dental Assistant program.

Quarters Offered: Fall, Spring

Student Outcomes/Competencies:
Upon successful completion of this course students will be able to:

Discuss classes of dental materials used in dentistry
Understand the purpose and usefulness of Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDS) and the importance of safe material handling
Discuss physical and mechanical properties and characteristics of dental materials
Discuss the properties, characteristics and uses of dental materials introduced this quarter, and principles for manipulation
Manipulate the dental materials introduced this quarter following the manufacturers’ directions and safety precautions
Understand the principles of selected restorative dentistry skills and procedures including self-evaluation criteria