This course introduces the student to selected dental materials and to basic restorative dentistry procedures and techniques. The course is designed to give students a working knowledge of skills required for restorative dentistry. This class may include students from multiple sections.
Course Outcomes
- Explain the principles of cavity design and cavity preparation.
- Identify classes of dental materials used in dentistry.
- Discuss general properties and characteristics of dental materials.
- Manipulate the dental materials introduced this quarter, following the manufacturers' directions and safety precautions.
- Demonstrate the principles of selected restorative dentistry skills and procedures including self-evaluation criteria.