DNHY 1312 - Dental Materials Credit Hours: 2.00
Prerequisites: Admission into the Dental Hygiene Program; DNHY 1210 , DNHY 1212 , DNHY 1214 , and DNHY 1215 all with grade C or better
Corequisites: BIOL 1400 , DNHY 1310 , DNHY 1314 , and DNHY 1315
This course includes a study of the physical and chemical properties, manipulation of and uses for the most commonly used dental materials. A lecture component will present background information about the dental materials and a laboratory component will present the practical application for each material (demonstration and lab practice).
Billable Contact Hours: 4
When Offered: Spring/Summer semester only
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OUTCOMES AND OBJECTIVES
Outcome 1: Upon completion of this course, students will be able to summarize common dental materials.
Objectives:
- Identify common dental materials.
- Explain the use of dental amalgam in dentistry.
- Explain the use of composite resin material in dentistry.
- Explain the use of metals and alloys in dentistry.
- Explain the use of preventive and desensitizing agents in dentistry.
- Explain the use of alginate materials in dentistry.
- Explain the use of gypsum materials in dentistry.
- Explain the use of dental waxes in dentistry.
- Explain the use of dental polymers in dentistry.
- Explain the use of dental ceramics and implants in dentistry.
- Explain the use of finishing and polishing materials in dentistry.
- Explain the use of tooth whitening materials in dentistry.
- Explain the use of corrective oral appliances in dentistry.
Outcome 2: Upon completion of this course, students will be able to summarize the properties of common dental materials.
Objectives:
- Identify the properties of common dental materials.
- Explain the properties of composite resin restorative material.
- Explain the properties of sealant materials.
- Explain the properties of dental cements.
- Summarize the types of fluorides and methods of delivery.
- Summarize the main components of dental amalgam.
- Explain the properties of alginate materials.
- Explain the properties of gypsum materials.
- Explain the properties of dental waxes.
- Explain the properties of dental polymers.
- Explain the properties of dental ceramics and implants.
- Explain the properties of finishing and polishing materials.
- Explain the properties of tooth whitening materials.
- Explain the properties of corrective oral appliances.
Outcome 3: Upon completion of this course, students will be able to use proper mixing techniques of common dental materials.
Objectives:
- Identify proper mixing techniques of common dental materials.
- Demonstrate manipulation of dental amalgam.
- Demonstrate manipulation of composite resin material.
- Demonstrate manipulation of preventive and desensitizing agents.
- Demonstrate manipulation of alginate materials.
- Demonstrate manipulation of gypsum materials.
- Demonstrate manipulation of dental waxes.
- Demonstrate manipulation of dental polymers.
Outcome 4: Upon completion of this course, students will be able to construct oral appliances.
Objectives:
- Demonstrate obtaining an alginate impression.
- Demonstrate creating a study model.
- Demonstrate fabrication of a bleaching tray.
- Demonstrate fabrication of an athletic guard.
Outcome 5: Upon completion of this course, students will be able to acurately place selected dental materials on a lab simulator.
Objectives:
- Demonstrate placement of sealants.
- Demonstrate placement of dental amalgam.
- Demonstrate placement of composite resin.
- Demonstrate placement retraction cord.
- Demonstrate placement of orthodontic bands.
- Demonstrate placement of dental cement.
- Demonstrate placement of preventive and desensitizing agents.
COMMON DEGREE OUTCOMES (CDO)
• Communication: The graduate can communicate effectively for the intended purpose and audience.
• Critical Thinking: The graduate can make informed decisions after analyzing information or evidence related to the issue.
• Global Literacy: The graduate can analyze human behavior or experiences through cultural, social, political, or economic perspectives.
• Information Literacy: The graduate can responsibly use information gathered from a variety of formats in order to complete a task.
• Quantitative Reasoning: The graduate can apply quantitative methods or evidence to solve problems or make judgments.
• Scientific Literacy: The graduate can produce or interpret scientific information presented in a variety of formats.
CDO marked YES apply to this course:
Communication: YES
Critical Thinking: YES
Global Literacy: YES
Information Literacy: YES
Quantitative Reasoning: YES
Scientific Literacy: YES
COURSE CONTENT OUTLINE
Week 1: Bonding Principles; Composites
Week 2: Glass Ionomers; Compomers
Week 3: Dental Cements
Week 4: Preventive & Desensitizing Agents
Week 5: Amalgam; Metals & Alloys
Week 6: Impression Materials (MIDTERM)
Week 7: Gypsum & Wax
Week 8: Polymers
Week 9: Dental Ceramics; Dental Implants
Week 10: Abrasion; Finishing & Polishing
Week 11: Teeth Whitening
Week 12: Corrective Oral Appliances
Primary Faculty
Ellis, Barbara
Secondary Faculty
Associate Dean
Ellis, Barbara
Dean
Mirijanian, Narine
Official Course Syllabus - Macomb Community College, 14500 E 12 Mile Road, Warren, MI 48088
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