DA 1815 Dental Materials
Course Information
| Course Number | DA 1815 |
|---|---|
| Course Title | Dental Materials |
| Description | This course is designed to give students fundamental knowledge in dental materials, their purpose, composition, manipulation, properties, purposes, and storage as utilized in the dental practice and laboratory setting. The course includes both didactic and laboratory instruction for various material types including gypsum, impression materials, waxes, cements, and restorative materials. Safety in handling materials will be emphasized in laboratory. (Prerequisites: DA 1820) |
| Total Credits | 3 |
| Total Hours | 64 |
| Instruction Type | Credits and Hours |
|---|---|
| Lecture | 2 Credits, 43 Hours |
| Lab | 1 Credit, 21 Hours |
Pre/Corequisites
Prerequisite: DA 1820
Institutional Core Competencies
- Communication - Students will be able to demonstrate appropriate and effective interactions with others to achieve their personal, academic, and professional objectives.
- Critical and Creative Thinking - Students will be able to demonstrate purposeful thinking with the goal of using a creative process for developing and building upon ideas and/or the goal of using a critical process for the analyzing and evaluating of ideas.
Course Competencies
- Explain the oral environment and patient considerations
- Identify bio-materials properties, handling criteria, and safety considerations
- Identify the principles of bonding systems and materials
- Describe dental ceramics, cast, and wrought materials
- Describe primary restorative dental materials
- Identify the uses for abrasion, finishing, and polishing
- Describe various dental cements
- Summarize impression materials used in dentistry
- Identify gypsum and wax materials
- Explain the use of polymers for prosthetic dentistry
- Apply Bloodborne Pathogens standards
- Define dental material terminology
- Identify dental material historical developments and contributors
- Select appropriate dental material armamentarium, equipment, and supplies
- Demonstrate laboratory competencies
- Demonstrate dental material standard operating procedures and processes
SCC Accessibility Statement
South Central College strives to make all learning experiences as accessible as possible. If you have a disability and need accommodations for access to this class, contact the Academic Support Center to request and discuss accommodations.
North Mankato: Room B-132, (507) 389-7222; Faribault: Room A-116, (507) 332-7222.
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