DEHY1410

This lecture/lab course is designed to provide the dental hygiene student with information required to facilitate the optimal selection, handling, placement and care of the materials used in dentistry. Topics covered include: adhesive materials, direct polymeric restorative materials, amalgams, dental cements, impression materials, and gypsum materials. Lab procedures will include: restoration identification, denture cleaning, etch and place sealants on a green teeth, placing and polishing amalgam restorations, fabricate temporary restorations, cement temporary restorations, adjust temporary restorations, remove temporary restorations, place temporary fillings, take impressions, and fabricate study models.
Student Learning Outcomes:

• Describe the physical, chemical, and biologic properties of dental materials addressed in this course
• Identify the physical, chemical, and biologic properties of dental materials to demonstrate proper selection, handling, and care of dental materials used within our dental hygiene scope of practice.
• Assess client needs, plan materials, implement procedures and evaluate results of material used within our dental hygiene scope of practice.
• Apply the most up to date infection control and safety procedures in the laboratory and clinical setting.