DT 114 - Dental Therapy Lab IV

Credits: 7
Variable Credit Course: No

Lecture Hours: 0
Lab Hours: 165
Worksite/Clinical Hours: 0
Other Hours (LIA/Internships): 0

Course Description: Simulation lab course where manikins and typodonts are used. Emphasis on practicing preparation and restoration of permanent teeth using amalgam and esthetic adhesive restorative materials. Learn how to accurately critique restorative skills through self-assessment of restorations.

Prerequisite: Successful completion of Dental Therapy (DT) coursework from previous quarter.
Meets FQE Requirement: No
Integrative Experience Requirement: No

Student Learning Outcomes

Use ergonomic principles when practicing in the dental therapy preclinic lab.
Restore anatomical integrity for non-carious cervical lesions, Class I, II, III, and V caries.
Self-assess the quality of amalgam and composite restorations on typodonts using the preclinical operative rubric.

Course Contents

Unit 1: Review of Sim Lab; Unit 2: Prep Design
Unit 3: Mixing Amalgam; Unit 4: Handpiece and Operative Instruments
Unit 5: Class I Amalgam; Unit 6: Class V Amalgam
Unit 7: Class II Amalgam; Unit 8: Complex Amalgam Restorations
Unit 9: Amalgam Polishing; Unit 10: Amalgam Refurbish and Repair
Unit 11: Working with Composite Materials; Unit 12: Finishing Techniques
Unit 13: Class I Composite Prep and Restore; Unit 14: Class II Composite Prep and Restore
Unit 15: Class III Composite Prep and Restore; Unit 16: Class V Composite Prep and Restore
Unit 17: Lab Practice

Instructional Units: 11.25