Introduction to Preclinical Dental Procedures

Catalog description

This course consisting of preclinical laboratory procedures, introduces the predental Masters’ student to skills and techniques in a simulated environment that will enhance their clinical shadowing experience. It introduces the foundational knowledge/theory of fundamental psychomotor skills, relative to operative dentistry procedures, in order to restore the dentition to its healthy state. This is accomplished through the review of individual tooth anatomy and the study of occlusion to define normal and healthy. The study of cariology and treatment of the pathologic process continues afterward. Restoration of form and function with basic intracoronal amalgam and composite procedures then follows. Dental morphology related to operative procedures will be discussed before each session. Teaching of impresson making and pouring of stone models will reinforce the concept of occlusion and anayomy. Professional conduct, attitude and appearance are stressed throughout the course as well.