DHYG 208 Dental Materials

This course provides knowledge of the physical, chemical, and mechanical properties of materials used for restorative and specialty dental procedures. Students will learn the principles and application of expanded duties for the registered dental hygienist in the lab portion of this course.

Credits

3

Prerequisite

BIOL 106/106L, DHYG 100, DHYG 102, DHYG 106, and DHYG 111. Pre- or corequisites: CHEM 103/103L and NUTR 211

Corequisite

DHYG 150 and DHYG 209

Hours Weekly

2 hours theory, 4 hours lab

Course Objectives

1. Analyze the physical, chemical, and mechanical properties of various dental materials used for restorative procedures.
2. List the indications and contraindications of various dental materials.
3. Discuss specifically the locations of all six cavity classifications, using the Black’s Classification System.
4. Explain the process and procedure for direct and indirect restorations.
5. Demonstrate to competency level the placement of dental sealants while adhering to infection control protocol.
6. Demonstrate to competency level the fabrication of whitening trays, alginate impressions, and gypsum models.
7. Demonstrate to competency level the handling of specialty dental materials, equipment, and instruments used for Orthodontics, Endodontics, Prosthodontics, Periodontics, and Oral Surgery.
8. Evaluate and document dental materials as they appear clinically and on a dental radiograph.
9. Discuss the clinical detection and management of dental restorative materials during the dental hygiene visit.
10. Demonstrate to competency level the care and maintenance of dental hygiene instruments.

Course Objectives

1. Analyze the physical, chemical, and mechanical properties of various dental materials used for restorative procedures.

   Learning Activity Artifact

   • Writing Assignments
2. List the indications and contraindications of various dental materials.

   Learning Activity Artifact

   • Writing Assignments
3. Discuss specifically the locations of all six cavity classifications, using the Black’s Classification System.

   This objective is a course Goal Only

4. Explain the process and procedure for direct and indirect restorations.

   Learning Activity Artifact

   • Writing Assignments
5. Demonstrate to competency level the placement of dental sealants while adhering to infection control protocol.

   Learning Activity Artifact

   • Other (please fill out box below)
   • Competency/Skill evaluation
6. Demonstrate to competency level the fabrication of whitening trays, alginate impressions, and gypsum models.

   Learning Activity Artifact

   • Other (please fill out box below)
   • Competency/Skill Evaluation
7. Demonstrate to competency level the handling of specialty dental materials, equipment, and instruments used for Orthodontics, Endodontics, Prosthodontics, Periodontics, and Oral Surgery.

   Learning Activity Artifact

   • Other (please fill out box below)
   • Competency/Skill Evaluation

   Program Goal(s)

   Degree: Dental Hygiene - A.A.S. Degree (Career)

   3. Treat a variety of patients effectively utilizing safe dental practices and infection control practices.

8. Evaluate and document dental materials as they appear clinically and on a dental radiograph.

   Learning Activity Artifact

   • Writing Assignments
9. Discuss the clinical detection and management of dental restorative materials during the dental hygiene visit.

   Learning Activity Artifact

   • Other (please fill out box below)
   • Competency

   Program Goal(s)

   Degree: Dental Hygiene - A.A.S. Degree (Career)

   1. Utilize the dental hygiene process of care (assessment, planning, implementation of instrumentation, and evaluation) to treat a variety of patients using knowledge of instrumentation and radiology.

10. Demonstrate to competency level the care and maintenance of dental hygiene instruments.

    Learning Activity Artifact

    • Other (please fill out box below)
    • Competency/skill evaluation

    Program Goal(s)

    Degree: Dental Hygiene - A.A.S. Degree (Career)

    1. Utilize the dental hygiene process of care (assessment, planning, implementation of instrumentation, and evaluation) to treat a variety of patients using knowledge of instrumentation and radiology.