DENH 165L Dental Materials Lab*

This course provides both the theoretical and laboratory/clinical applications of dental materials in the oral 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

1 Credit

DENH 165LDental Materials Lab*

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I. General Information

Department

II. Course Specification

Credit Hours Narrative

1 Credit

III. Catalog Course Description

This course provides both the theoretical and laboratory/clinical applications of dental materials in the oral 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:

• Relate Physical and mechanical properties of materials
• Discuss and integrate radiographic appearances of dental materials – radiopaque and radiolucent
• List and explain differences of stress relaxation and stress concentration
• List phases of material
• Provide students the opportunity to test their knowledge and prepare for board examinations
• Provide students with the principles of dental materials so they can understand the rationale for their use. Students will be involved in selection and manipulation of dental materials
• Name units of measure for properties of Density, Heat capacity, stress, strain, elasticity
• Contrast bonding characteristics of metals ceramics plastics and composites
• Provide students the opportunity to apply their knowledge through clinical and laboratory procedures
• Students will demonstrate procedures involving dental materials and the proper maintenance of restoration and oral prostheses
• Identify characteristics dental materials must possess to endure in the oral environment

V. Topical Outline (Course Content)

VI. Delivery Methodologies