DNTA 1322 - Dental Materials II

Description
Provides students with an opportunity to become competent in the use of dental materials and equipment used either at the chairside or in the dental laboratory. Includes fixed and removable prosthodontics, gypsum products, impression material, waxes, abrasives, polishing materials, specialty materials, and dental implants.

Pre-Requisite
Completion of DNTA 1313 - Dental Materials I with a grade greater than or equal to C.

2 Credit Hour(s)

Contact Hours
12.5 lecture hours 25 lab hours

3 Faculty Load Hour(s)

Semesters Offered
Spring

Grade Mode
A-F

Learning Outcomes

Upon successful completion of this course the student will be able to:
Discuss and apply appropriate infection prevention techniques.
Discuss the different types of impression materials and waxes
Demonstrate correct impression technique.
Operate laboratory equipment.
Manipulate standard laboratory materials.
Apply techniques of provisional coverage.
Assist with removable prosthodontics.
Discuss appropriate implant techniques.

General Education Outcomes Supported

Students develop higher order thinking skills.
Students can employ a variety of sources to locate, evaluate, and use Information.

Standard Practices
Topics list

Types of dental impression materials and waxes
Applications of dental impression materials and waxes
Types of dental laboratory equipment and safety processes
Grasp concepts of provisional crown coverage
Discuss types of prosthodontic procedures
Discuss types of implant procedures

Learning activities

Didactic instruction will be delivered either in the classroom setting or through virtual systems.
Didactic instruction will include models, manikins, videos, and diagrams to reinforce topics discussed.
Laboratory exercises will align with the didactic portion of the course.
Infection Prevention Protocols will be of primary importance and will be integrated into each and every lab process.
Laboratory exercises will utilize models, manikins, and classmates to locate and identify oral and dental structures.
Disinfection and sterilization laboratories will utilize standard dental equipment for training and will include equipment safety training.
Students will learn new terminology and experience varied learning methods to reinforce the General Education outcomes of higher order thinking skills and information literacy.

Assessments

Final grade will be based on the average of all exams, quizzes, homework, and labs.
Examinations: Final written exam is comprehensive and scored on a percentage basis. Final Practical exam is comprehensive of all skills/topics covered during course.
Quizzes: A quiz may be given at any time during the course. Make-up quizzes are at the instructor’s discretion.
Homework: Assignments may be given at any time during the course and will be due when designated by the instructor. Material turned in after designated time/date will not be accepted and will result in a grade of “0”.
Labs: Designed for student to gain skill with new procedures. Labs are scored on a Pass/Fail basis. Students must achieve a Pass in order to advance in course.

Grading guidelines

A=90-100%
B=80-89%
C=70-79%

*You must maintain a grade of C or higher to progress in the Dental Assisting Program.