DA 192 Dental Materials

Course content covers the composition, clinical properties, preparation, use and storage of materials, and study model construction used in dentistry.

Credits

3

Prerequisite

Admission to the Dental Assisting program

Course Learning Outcomes

Upon successful completion of this course, the student will be able to:
1. Identify and describe in writing, the principal and secondary uses, advantages and disadvantages, chemical and mechanical properties of each dental material studied
2. Prepare each material in a manner demonstrates its normal setting time, strength, and durability
3. Demonstrates the operation of lab equipment properly, safely, and efficiently
4. Perform all laboratory skills assigned with 80% accuracy
5. Select the correct equipment to accurately manipulate each dental material
6. Follow established safety procedures and OSHA guidelines when working in the laboratory setting