DNHY 1318 - Dental Materials Theory

Credit Hours: 1.00

Objectives:

1. Discuss the history of dental materials.
2. Discuss the role of the ADA specifications in dental materials.
3. Discuss the role of OSHA specifications regarding dental materials.
4. Explain the parts of the OSHA safety data sheets.
5. Explain the use of dental amalgam.
6. Explain the use of composite resin.
7. Explain the use of dental sealant materials.
8. Explain the use of periodontal dressing.
9. Explain the use of gingival retraction cord.
10. Explain the use of common impression materials.
11. Explain the use of dental stone.
12. Explain the use of dental plaster.
13. Explain uses for dental cements.
14. Explain uses for common desensitizers.

Outcome 2: Upon completion of this course, students will be able describe properties for selected dental materials.

Objectives:

1. Discuss properties of dental amalgam.
2. Discuss properties of composite resin.
3. Discuss properties of dental sealant materials.
4. Discuss properties of periodontal dressings.
5. Discuss properties of gingival retraction cord.
6. Discuss properties of common impression materials.
7. Discuss properties of dental stone.
8. Discuss properties of dental plaster.
9. Discuss properties of common dental cements.
10. Discuss properties of common desensitizers.

Outcome 3: Upon completion of this course, students will be able describe manipulative techniques for selected dental materials.

Objectives:

1. Discuss the manipulation technique for dental amalgam.
2. Discuss the manipulation technique for composite resins.
3. Discuss the manipulation technique for dental sealant materials.
4. Discuss the manipulation technique for periodontal dressings.
5. Discuss the manipulation technique for gingival retraction cord.
6. Discuss the manipulation technique for common impression materials.
7. Discuss the manipulation technique for dental stone.
8. Discuss the manipulation technique for dental plaster.
9. Discuss the manipulation techniques for common dental cements.
10. Discuss the manipulation technique for common desensitizers.

Outcome 4: Upon completion of this course, students will be able describe the responsibilities of dental professionals related to the application of dental materials.

Objectives:

1. Discuss safety measures when utilizing common dental materials.
2. Discuss patient safety measures when applying common dental materials.
3. Discuss legal application of common dental materials in accordance to the State of Michigan’s scope of practice for dental hygienists.
4. Identify legal responsibilities for the dental hygienist when utilizing dental materials in the State of Michigan.

• 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.

1. Bonding Principles; Composites
2. Glass Ionomers; Compomers
3. Dental Cements
4. Preventive & Desensitizing Agents
5. Amalgam; Metals & Alloys
6. Impression Materials (MIDTERM)
7. Gypsum & Wax
8. Polymers
9. Dental Ceramics; Dental Implants
10. Abrasion; Finishing & Polishing
11. Teeth Whitening
12. Corrective Oral Appliances