Preclinical Basic Restorative Procedures (PCL). 1 Credit Hour

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During FRD 4 (Preclinical Basic Restorative Procedures), conducted in a dental simulation laboratory, first year dental students apply the concepts presented in the companion lecture course, FRD 3. In FRD 4, students develop the manual dexterity and hand-eye coordination necessary to perform laboratory and clinical tasks that will be required for performing basic restorative procedures during patient care. The combined goal of the FRD 3 and 4 courses are to build students' foundation knowledge of the principles of tooth preparation and restoration using direct and indirect restorative materials, and develop students' capacity to use these principles during patient treatment in the third year dental clinic. Registration for this course requires to be enrolled as a DS1 student.