Dental Materials

Catalog description

This course is a study of the science of dental materials, including physical, chemical, and biological properties, and the manipulation and care of materials used in the prevention and treatment of oral disease. The laboratory exercises are designed to illustrate the properties, applications, and uses of selected materials presented in lecture with special emphasis on the materials used within the scope of dental hygiene practice. Prerequisite: Open to DHG students only. Two lecture hours and three laboratory hours per week. Instructional Support Fee applies.