DHYG-208 Dental Materials

This course will discuss the purpose and use of dental materials used in dentistry. Topics will include the physical, chemical, biological, and mechanical properties of dental materials. Discussed will be resins, bases, amalgam, cements, impression materials, and pit and fissure sealants. Students will learn the principles and application of expanded duties for the registered dental hygienist.

Credits

3

Prerequisite

Prerequisite: Admission to Dental Hygiene program and DHYG-100, DHYG- 102, DHYG-104, DHYG-106, and DHYG-111. Corequisites: DHYG-150, DHYG-209, BIOL-106, and NUTR-211.