Revised 05/2010

DNH 214 - Practical Materials for Dental Hygiene (2 CR.)

Course Description

This course studies the current technologic advances, expanded functions, and clinical/laboratory materials used in dental hygiene practice. Provides laboratory experience for developing skills in the utilization and applications of these technologies and functions. Lecture 1 hour per week. Laboratory 2 hours per week. Total 3 hours per week.

General Course Purpose

To orient the dental hygiene student to the composition and use of dental material so that they have a working knowledge of a variety of materials and procedures used in the dental office and dental laboratory. Course 

Course Prerequisites/Corequisites

None.

Course Objectives

Upon completing the course, the student will be able to:

• Discuss the various factors that make demands on dental materials.
• Discuss the major properties for the following:
  • Gypsum Products
  • Dental Cements
  • Restorative Materials and Bonding Agents
  • Restorative Metals
  • Impression Materials
  • Denture Base Resins
  • Dental Waxes
  • Pit and Fissure Sealants
  • Suture Materials
  • Bleaching Materials
• Demonstrate the ability to manipulate the following:
  • Gypsum Products
  • Dental Cements
  • Restorative Materials
  • Impression Materials
  • Dental Waxes
  • Pit and Fissure Sealants
  • Suture Materials
  • Bleaching/Fluoride Tray
• Discuss precautions for the handling and storage of hazardous materials.

Major Topics to Be Included

• Structure and Properties of Dental Materials
• Gypsum Products
• Dental Cements
• Restorative Materials
• Bonding Agents
• Restorative Metals
• Impression Materials
• Denture Base Resins
• Preventive Materials
• Dental Waxes
• Handling Hazardous Materials