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Active as of Fall Semester 2010
I. General Information
1. Course Title:
Biomaterials
2. Course Prefix & Number:
DENT 1124
3. Course Credits and Contact Hours:
Credits: 2
Lecture Hours: 1
Lab Hours: 2
4. Course Description:
This course is designed to provide knowledge of dental materials and include the properties and mixing technique of each material.
5. Placement Tests Required:
6. Prerequisite Courses:
DENT 1124 - Biomaterials
There are no prerequisites for this course.
9. Co-requisite Courses:
DENT 1124 - Biomaterials
All Credit(s) from the following...
| Course Code | Course Title | Credits |
| DENT 1106 | Dental Orientation & Anatomy | 2 cr. |
II. Transfer and Articulation
III. Course Purpose
Program-Applicable Courses – This course is required for the following program(s):
|
Name of Program(s) |
Program Type |
|
Dental Assisting Program |
AAS Diploma |
IV. Learning Outcomes
1. College-Wide Outcomes
| College-Wide Outcomes/Competencies |
Students will be able to: |
| Demonstrate written communication skills |
Record Material Safety Data Sheet information for each lab procedure |
| Analyze and follow a sequence of operations |
Follow directions for lab assignments outside of lecture |
2. Course Specific Outcomes - Students will be able to achieve the following measurable goals upon completion of
the course:
|
Expected Outcome |
MnTC
Goal Area |
|
Obtain knowledge of the properties of dental materials |
|
|
Obtain knowledge of the manipulation of dental materials |
|
|
Obtain knowledge of the utilization of dental materials |
|
V. Topical Outline
Listed below are major areas of content typically covered in this course.
1. Lecture Sessions
-
- Review the historical developments of dental materials
- Explain the importance of the study of dental materials for the allied oral health practitioner
- List the agencies responsible for setting standards and specifications of dental materials
- Explain the components of the Occupation Safety and Health Administration Hazard Communication Standard
- Explain the basic infection control methods for the handling of dental materials in the treatment are
- 6.Describe the oral environment and patient considerations
- Explain the physical and chemical properties of Dental Materials
- List the use for gypsum products
- Identify reversible hydrocolloid use
- Identify alginate impression material use
- Identify polysulfide impression material use
- Identify polyether impression material use
- identify vinylpolysiloxane impression material use
- Identify condensation silicone impression material use
- Describe the types of alloys used in Porcelain Fused to Metal crowns
- Explain the methods of fabrication for all ceramic restorations
- Identify base/liner/ temporary cement
- Identify zinc phosphate cement
- Identify polycarboxylate cement
- identify glass ionomer cement
- Identify synthetic resin cement
- Identify light cure composites
- Identify amalgam
- Identify waxes
- Describe the tooth whitening process
- Identify a dental sealant
2. Laboratory/Studio Sessions
- Demonstrate mixing and handling of gypsum products such as plaster and stone
- Demonstrate mixing and handling of alginate impression material
- Demonstrate mixing and handling of polysulfide impression material
- Demonstrate mixing and handling of polyether
- Demonstrate mixing and handling of vinylpolysiloxane impression material
- Demonstrate mixing and handling of condensation silicone impression material
- Demonstrate base/liner/temporary cement mixing
- Demonstrate zinc phosphate mixing
- Demonstrate polycarboxylate cement mixing
- Demonstrate glass ionomer cements mixing
- Demonstrate synthetic resin cement mixing
- Demonstrate amalgam mixing
- Prepare a whitening tray
- Prepare a mouth guard
- Demonstrate a sealant application on a typodont
I. General Information
1. Course Title:
Biomaterials
2. Course Prefix & Number:
DENT 1124
3. Course Credits and Contact Hours:
Credits: 2
Lecture Hours: 1
Lab Hours: 2
4. Course Description:
This course is designed to provide knowledge of dental materials and include the properties and mixing technique of each material.
5. Placement Tests Required:
6. Prerequisite Courses:
DENT 1124 - Biomaterials
There are no prerequisites for this course.
9. Co-requisite Courses:
DENT 1124 - Biomaterials
All Credit(s) from the following...
| Course Code | Course Title | Credits |
| DENT 1106 | Dental Orientation & Anatomy | 2 cr. |
II. Transfer and Articulation
III. Course Purpose
1. Program-Applicable Courses – This course is required for the following program(s):
|
Name of Program(s) |
Program Type |
|
Dental Assisting Program |
AAS Diploma |
IV. Learning Outcomes
1. College-Wide Outcomes
| College-Wide Outcomes/Competencies |
Students will be able to: |
| Demonstrate written communication skills |
Record Material Safety Data Sheet information for each lab procedure |
| Analyze and follow a sequence of operations |
Follow directions for lab assignments outside of lecture |
2. Course Specific Outcomes - Students will be able to achieve the following measurable goals upon completion of
the course:
|
Expected Outcome |
MnTC
Goal Area |
|
Obtain knowledge of the properties of dental materials |
|
|
Obtain knowledge of the manipulation of dental materials |
|
|
Obtain knowledge of the utilization of dental materials |
|
V. Topical Outline
Listed below are major areas of content typically covered in this course.
1. Lecture Sessions
-
- Review the historical developments of dental materials
- Explain the importance of the study of dental materials for the allied oral health practitioner
- List the agencies responsible for setting standards and specifications of dental materials
- Explain the components of the Occupation Safety and Health Administration Hazard Communication Standard
- Explain the basic infection control methods for the handling of dental materials in the treatment are
- 6.Describe the oral environment and patient considerations
- Explain the physical and chemical properties of Dental Materials
- List the use for gypsum products
- Identify reversible hydrocolloid use
- Identify alginate impression material use
- Identify polysulfide impression material use
- Identify polyether impression material use
- identify vinylpolysiloxane impression material use
- Identify condensation silicone impression material use
- Describe the types of alloys used in Porcelain Fused to Metal crowns
- Explain the methods of fabrication for all ceramic restorations
- Identify base/liner/ temporary cement
- Identify zinc phosphate cement
- Identify polycarboxylate cement
- identify glass ionomer cement
- Identify synthetic resin cement
- Identify light cure composites
- Identify amalgam
- Identify waxes
- Describe the tooth whitening process
- Identify a dental sealant
2. Laboratory/Studio Sessions
- Demonstrate mixing and handling of gypsum products such as plaster and stone
- Demonstrate mixing and handling of alginate impression material
- Demonstrate mixing and handling of polysulfide impression material
- Demonstrate mixing and handling of polyether
- Demonstrate mixing and handling of vinylpolysiloxane impression material
- Demonstrate mixing and handling of condensation silicone impression material
- Demonstrate base/liner/temporary cement mixing
- Demonstrate zinc phosphate mixing
- Demonstrate polycarboxylate cement mixing
- Demonstrate glass ionomer cements mixing
- Demonstrate synthetic resin cement mixing
- Demonstrate amalgam mixing
- Prepare a whitening tray
- Prepare a mouth guard
- Demonstrate a sealant application on a typodont