This course studies the current technologic advances, expanded functions, and clinical/laboratory materials used in dental hygiene practice. Provides laboratory experience for developing skills in the utilization and applications of these technologies and functions

General Course Purpose
To orient the dental hygiene student to the composition and use of dental material so that they have a working knowledge of a variety of materials and procedures used in the dental office and dental laboratory

If you do well in this course, you willbe able to:

• Discuss the various factors that make demands on dental materials.
• Discuss the major properties for the following:
  • Gypsum Products
  • Dental Cements
  • Restorative Materials and Bonding Agents
  • Restorative Metals
  • Impression Materials
  • Denture Base Resins
  • Dental Waxes
  • Pit and Fissure Sealants
  • Suture Materials
  • Bleaching Materials
• Demonstrate the ability to manipulate the following:
  • Gypsum Products
  • Dental Cements
  • Restorative Materials
  • Impression Materials
  • Dental Waxes
  • Pit and Fissure Sealants
  • Suture Materials
  • Bleaching/Fluoride Tray
• Discuss precautions for the handling and storage of hazardous materials.

Your course grade will be determined accordingly:

There are 2 exams in this course.

Last Updated: March 28, 2012