Dental Equipment and Materials

Catalog description

This course provides an overview of equipment and materials utilized in the dental operatory and laboratory. Topics include the identification, application, care, and maintenance of various pieces of dental equipment, including burs and other instruments. Content also addresses the characteristics and properties of various materials used to create impressions and to prepare study models, along with how to mix specified materials. Students are assessed on their abilities to perform relevant skills in the Sequence II Clinical Applications course.