2021-2022 Catalog and Student Handbook 
    
    Mar 28, 2024  
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DA 118B - Dental Materials for Dental Assistants


Credits: 3
Description
Composition, characteristics, physical properties and uses of materials commonly used in dental practice. Includes laboratory practice in manipulating dental materials.

Student Learning Outcomes
  1. Explain the physical and biological considerations of dental materials in an oral environment.
  2. List four classes of materials used in dentistry and the factors involved in their use.
  3. Discuss the properties of dental amalgam and how to manipulate it properly.
  4. Identify the properties and indications for the use of zinc phosphate, zinc oxide eugenol, polycarboxylate, glass ionomer and resin cement.
  5. Compare and contrast the characteristics of the different bonding materials.
  6. Compare the functions, compositions, properties, appearance and techniques for the placement of the different composites.
  7. Identify impression materials used in dentistry according to their classification.
  8. Prepare alginate impressions, pour models and trim models from the impressions.
  9. Recognize the procedures followed when preparing cast restorations.
  10. Describe the uses of polymeric materials and resins in prosthetic dentistry.
  11. Recognize the properties and uses of the various temporary restorations and temporary coverage materials.
  12. List the function of pattern, processing and impression waves in dentistry.

Prerequisite: Admission to the Dental Assisting Program
Corequisite: DA 108B  and DA 115B  and DA 124B  



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