Dental Materials

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The Dental Materials lecture and laboratory is designed to introduce the student to the names, uses, properties, characteristics, composition, and manipulation of the dental materials used in the practice of Dentistry. Standards for selection of material, specifications and ADA guidelines will be discussed as well as biological considerations in the selection and utilization of dental materials. Through required readings, lectures, powerpoint presentations and laboratory activities the dental hygiene student will acquire knowledge and skills needed to perform the following; taking of alginate impressions , pouring and trimming diagnostic study casts, mouth guard and whitening tray fabrication, rubber dam placement and removal, matrix band placement and removal, placement and removal of periodontal dressing, suture removal, manipulation of cements, bases, liners and impression materials and placement of sealants and amalgam and composite restorations. Upon completion of the course the dental hygiene student will have gained knowledge in the science of dental materials to utilize in his/her assessment, treatment and education of patients. (Prerequisites: Oral Anatomy, Principles of Dental Hygiene I Lecture and Clinic, Chemistry for Allied Health) (Co-requisites: Principles of Dental Hygiene II Lecture and Clinic (Spring, Summer)