DH-240

Intro to Dental Materials

This area relates to the science and clinical aspects of dental materials in restorative dentistry and the various dental specialties. Most of the information will be handled from a theoretical base and some content will include practical demonstration with skill development in the manipulation of these materials. Physical and mechanical properties of dental materials and classification of dental materials are reviewed with particular attention to the dental hygienists understanding of dental materials from a clinical perspective. Emphasis will be placed on those materials associated with dental hygiene assessments, specific clinical procedures and interpretation of materials on radiographs.

Credit Hours

42

Min. Grade

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