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DEH 126
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Title: | Dental Materials |
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Course Description: | Provides the dental hygiene student with a sound knowledge of the science of dental materials. Covers didactic and laboratory experiences and the physical properties, basic chemistry, and the clinical applications of the materials used in the practice of dentistry. |
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Min Credit: | 2 |
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Status Notes: | DEH 205 (CCD), DEH 137 (PCC), DEH 208, (CNCC) |
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Origin Notes: | CCD |
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Status Notes: | revised-crdts |
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STANDARD COMPETENCIES:
1. Identify dental materials by sight and description.
2. Demonstrate a knowledge of and skill in dental materials science.
3. Manipulate selected dental materials within the dental hygienists scope of practice
4. Provide clinical dental hygiene services involving the selection, manipulation and care of specific dental materials
5. Evaluate the specific effects of various materials on the oral environment and the effectiveness of such materials in the prevention and treatment of oral disease.
6. Describe the strengths and weaknesses of various materials in the oral environment during the provision of dental hygiene services.
TOPICAL OUTLINE:
I. COMMON TOPICS:
II. Physical and Mechanical Properties
III. Materials Science
IV. Dental Polymers
V. Amalgam
VI. Cements
VII. Impression Materials
VIII. Acrylic Resins
IX. Gypsum Products
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Colorado Northwestern CC |
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