DNHY 1319 - Dental Materials Lab

Credit Hours: 1.00

Prerequisites: DNHY 1210, DNHY 1212, DNHY 1214 and DNHY 1215 all with grade C or better

Corequisites: BIOL 1400, DNHY 1314, DNHY 1315, DNHY 1316. DNHY 1317 and DNHY 1318

This course includes a study of the physical and chemical properties and the manipulation of and uses for most commonly used dental materials. The laboratory component will present the practical application for each material (demonstration and lab practice).

Billable Contact Hours: 2

When Offered: Spring/Summer semester only

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Transfer Possibilities
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OUTCOMES AND OBJECTIVES
Outcome 1: Upon completion of this course, students will be able to execute the use of common dental materials.

Objectives:

Identify common dental materials.
Demonstrate the application of dental sutures.
Demonstrate the removal of dental sutures.
Demonstrate the placement of the rubber dam.
Demonstrate the removal of the rubber dam.
Demonstrate common isolation techniques.

Outcome 2: 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 trimming technique of study models.
Demonstrate fabrication of a bleaching tray.
Demonstrate fabrication of an athletic guard.

Outcome 3: Upon completion of this course, students will be able to accurately 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.
Demonstrate the application of a periodontal dressing.
Demonstrate the removal of a periodontal dressing.
Demonstrate the use of finishing and polishing materials in dentistry.

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

Bonding Principles; Composites
Glass Ionomers; Compomers
Dental Cements
Preventive & Desensitizing Agents
Amalgam; Metals & Alloys
Impression Materials (MIDTERM)
Gypsum & Wax
Polymers
Dental Ceramics; Dental Implants
Abrasion; Finishing & Polishing
Teeth Whitening
Corrective Oral Appliances

Primary Faculty
Rouhib, Angela
Secondary Faculty

Associate Dean
Sparks, Wendi
Dean
Mirijanian, Narine

Primary Syllabus - Macomb Community College, 14500 E 12 Mile Road, Warren, MI 48088