DH 308 - Dental Materials

Credits: 2

Semesters Offered: Fall
Campus/Sites Offered: Charleston
Offering Note: No additional information available.

Description
Study of dental materials including physical and chemical properties, manipulation, utilization, and application in dental and dental hygiene procedures.

Student Learning Outcomes

Evaluate physical and chemical properties of dental materials for their manipulation and use in various preventive, therapeutic, and restorative processes.
Appraise laboratory safety procedures to prevent hazardous accidents.
Integrate dental materials science in the provision of patient care.
Evaluate the condition of various dental materials for functionality, repair, or replacement during examination.
Use dental materials in case studies for education, case presentation, and clinical re-evaluation of patient oral health.

Prerequisite: Admission to the B.S. Dental Hygiene program
Corequisite: None

Graded: Letter Grade