DENT 1100

Biomaterials

Credits: 3

Description: This is a foundation course that provides in-depth instruction and practice in identifying the materials, their purposes and properties as they are used during chairside and laboratory procedures. Material manipulation is a critical requirement of the lab component of this course. Laboratory safety measures and infection control are emphasized. Prerequisite(s): ENGL0050, GTEC0006, MATH0080 or appropriate assessment score

Credit Breakdown: 2/1/0 (Lecture/Lab/On the job training)

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Outline

This course should help you gain the following abilities and competencies.

Prerequisites

• ENGL 0050 Writing Fundamentals

Core Abilities

1. Demonstrate effective communication/interaction skills.
2. Demonstrate thinking/active learning skills.

Competencies

1. Demonstrate understanding of Infection control
2. Apply and identify occupational health and safety measures
3. Demonstrate understanding of metallic restorative dental materials utilized in the dental office
4. Practice application of dental materials
5. Describe and identify restoration types/properties
6. Demonstrate understanding of removable and fixed prosthodontic appliances and their applications in dentistry
7. Demonstate impression material manipulation
8. Construct custom trays
9. Demonstrate understanding of esthetic restorative dental materials utilized in the dental office
10. Learner artifact: Construct study models

Guidelines for Success

ADA

In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, Learners are encouraged to register with Learning Services Director in Learning Enirchment Center for assistance with accommodations. It is the Learner's responsibility to voluntarily and confidentially disclose information regarding the nature and extent of a disability. The college cannot assume responsibility for providing accommodations or services to Learners who have not identified themselves as having a qualifying disability.