DENA 165 Dental Materials

This course provides both the theoretical and laboratory/clinical applications of dental materials in the environment. From this knowledge base, students learn to understand the role of dental materials in the delivery of preventative and restorative care. The composition, properties, and manipulation of materials used in dentistry, as well as procedures used during application, will be emphasized.

Credits

2 Credits

Semester Contact Hours Lecture

30

Semester Contact Hours Lab

0

Semester Contact Hours Clinical

0

DENA 165Dental Materials

Please note: This is not a course syllabus. A course syllabus is unique to a particular section of a course by instructor. This curriculum guide provides general information about a course.

I. General Information

Department

II. Course Specification

Course Type

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Credit Hours Narrative

2 Credits

Semester Contact Hours Lecture

30

Semester Contact Hours Lab

0

Semester Contact Hours Clinical

0

III. Catalog Course Description

This course provides both the theoretical and laboratory/clinical applications of dental materials in the environment. From this knowledge base, students learn to understand the role of dental materials in the delivery of preventative and restorative care. The composition, properties, and manipulation of materials used in dentistry, as well as procedures used during application, will be emphasized.

IV. Student Learning Outcomes

Upon completion of this course, a student will be able to:

• Identify characteristics dental materials must possess to endure in the oral environment.
• Demonstrate procedures involving dental materials and the proper maintenance of restoration and oral prostheses.
• Contrast bonding characteristics of: a. Metals b. Ceramics c. Plastics d. Composites
• Relate physical and mechanical properties of the materials
• Name units of measure for properties of: a. Density b. Heat capacity c. Stress d. Strain e. Elasticity
• Discuss and integrate radiographic appearances of dental materials a. Radiopaque b. Radiolucent
• List and explain differences of: a. Stress relaxation b. Stress concentration
• List phases of material.

V. Topical Outline (Course Content)

VI. Delivery Methodologies

Assessment Strategy Narrative

Formative and summative assessments will be used which include:

1.   Weekly unit exams

2.   Final didactic exam

3.    DANB Sealant (SE) exam, Coronal Polishing (CP) exam

4.   Final lab exam which includes alginate impressions, dental dam placement, mixing dental cements, and assembly of matrix bands