Introduction to Preclinical Restorative Dentistry (lab). 3 Credit Hours

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During FRD 2 (Preclinical Introduction to Restorative Dentistry), conducted in a dental simulation lab, first year dental students apply the concepts presented in the companion lecture course FRD 1, which is scheduled concurrently. In FRD 2, students develop the manual dexterity and hand-eye coordination necessary to perform laboratory and clinical tasks that will be required for clinical practice. The primary goals of this course are to build the students foundational knowledge and skills related to restoring form, function, and esthetics of the human dentition, and develop the students foundational knowledge and skills relating to the dentition's occlusion. During FRD 2, students also complete a series of Handskill Development Labs to facilitate development of technical skills that are foundational for dental practice, and develop capacity to use the high-speed dental handpiece effectively. Registration for this course requires to be enrolled as a DS1 student.