4/24/2024 2:40:07 PM	DH 76 Course Outline as of Fall 2011	Changed Course
CATALOG INFORMATION
Discipline and Nbr:  DH 76	Title:  DENT MATRLS FOR DENT HYG
Full Title:  Dental Materials for the Dental Hygienist
Last Reviewed:11/28/2022

Units		Course Hours per Week			Nbr of Weeks	Course Hours Total
Maximum	2.00	Lecture Scheduled	1.00		17.5 max.	Lecture Scheduled	17.50
Minimum	2.00	Lab Scheduled	3.00		17.5 min.	Lab Scheduled	52.50
		Contact DHR	0			Contact DHR	0
		Contact Total	4.00			Contact Total	70.00
		Non-contact DHR	0			Non-contact DHR Total	0

Total Out of Class Hours:  35.00

Total Student Learning Hours: 105.00

Title 5 Category:  AA Degree Applicable
Grading:  Grade Only
Repeatability:  00 - Two Repeats if Grade was D, F, NC, or NP
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Catalog Description:

The study of the science and use of dental materials, where students will gain knowledge of the basic science, behavior, and manipulation of dental materials in a framework that enables adaptation to the rapidly evolving array of new dental materials and techniques in the professional arena.

Prerequisites/Corequisites:
Course Completion of DH 70 and DH 71A

Recommended Preparation:

Limits on Enrollment:
Acceptance to Allied Dental Program

Schedule of Classes Information
Description:

The study of the science and use of dental materials, where students will gain knowledge of the basic science, behavior, and manipulation of dental materials in a framework that enables adaptation to the rapidly evolving array of new dental materials and techniques in the professional arena.

(Grade Only)
Prerequisites:Course Completion of DH 70 and DH 71A
Recommended:
Limits on Enrollment:Acceptance to Allied Dental Program
Transfer Credit:CSU;
Repeatability:00 - Two Repeats if Grade was D, F, NC, or NP

ARTICULATION, MAJOR, and CERTIFICATION INFORMATION

Associate Degree:		Effective:		Inactive:
Area:
CSU GE:	Transfer Area			Effective:	Inactive:
IGETC:	Transfer Area			Effective:	Inactive:
CSU Transfer:	Transferable	Effective:	Fall 1999	Inactive:
UC Transfer:		Effective:		Inactive:
C-ID:

Certificate/Major Applicable: Major Applicable Course

COURSE CONTENT

Outcomes and Objectives:
At the conclusion of this course, the student should be able to:

Upon completion of this course, the student will be able to:

1. Describe the characteristics of dental materials related to: classes of dental materials, structure, physical characteristics, mechanical characteristics, and biologic characteristics.

2. Identify dental (restoration/prosthesis) examples of each type of class of material.

3. Assess specific materials by comparing the actual characteristics to the ideal characteristics for materials to be used within the mouth to repair or replace oral tissues.

4. Perform the steps necessary to place either a light-curing or self-curing sealant when presented with a client who has explorer-detectable deep pits and fissures.

5. Identify the technique steps and associated rationales for amalgam finishing and polishing.

6. Describe the clinical technique for the appropriate handling and manipulation of an alginate impression material proportioning, mixing, placement and removal of tray from mouth, pouring and separation of the cast.

7. Compare the composition and properties of the materials used as luting cements.

8. Describe the procedure for placement and finishing of a temporary or interim restoration.

Topics and Scope

1. Characteristics and classification of dental materials

      a. metals

                    I.   amalgam

                    II.  gold crown

                    III. gold inlay/onlay

                    VI. bridge gold/porcelain/fused-to-metal

      b. ceramics

                     I.  porcelain cast ceramic onlay

                     II. cast ceramic crown

      c. polymers

                I.   dentures

                II   temporary acrylic bridge

                III. pit and fissure sealant

                VI. esthetic composite restoration

2. Structure of materials

      a. bonding

      b. atomic arrangements

3. Physical characteristics

      a. thermal and electrical properties

      b. solubility and absorption

      c. adhesion

      d. color and esthetics

      e. corrosion

4. Mechanical characteristics

      a. types of forces

      b. stress and strain

      c. other properties

5. Biologic characteristics

6. Characteristics of the ideal dental material

      a. biocompatible

      b. stable

      c. minimal thermal and electrical conductivity

      d. esthetic

      e. easy to manipulate

      f.  adhere to tissues

      g. tasteless and odorless

      h. cleanable/repairable

      i.  cost effective

7. Considerations related to health and safety issues

      a. Occupational Safety Hazard Association (OSHA) communication standards

      b. prevention of disease transmission protocols for related client care procedures

      c. protection of the environment--disposal of hazardous materials

8.  Sealant types

      a. application principles and methods

      b. tooth selection

      c. comparison of sealant systems

      d. applying sealants

                 I.   equipment

                 II.  operational equipment dependent on sealant system

                 III. infection control protocol

9. Sealent techniques

      a. extrinsic stain and plaque removal

      b. isolation and drying

      c. acid conditioning

      d. sealant placement

      e. post application inspection

      f.  retention

      g. follow-up evaluation

10. Amalgam

      a. uses

      b. mixing and handling

      c. setting reaction

      d. characteristics and properties

      e. clinical success

      f.  finishing procedures

      g. factors affecting finishing

      h. polishing

                 I.  composition of abrasives

                 II. prophylaxis pastes, dentifrices and denture cleansers

      i.  margination

      j.  infection control protocol for finishing and polishing amalgam restorations

11. Impression materials

      a. uses in dentistry

      b. composition

                  I.   inelastic materials

                  II.  elastic materials/hydrocolloid

                  III. reversible hydrocolloid (agar)

      c. irreversible hydrocolloid (alginate)

                   I.  equipment

                   II. proportioning

      d. mixing

      e. filling tray and taking impression

      f.  clean-up and disinfection

      g. infection control protocol

12. Cements

      a. uses

      b. types

      c. handling and placement

      d. characteristics

      e. infection control protocols

13.Temporary restorative

      a. uses of temporary restoratives in dental and dental hygiene

      b. types of temporary restorations

               I.   zinc oxide eugenol

               II.  acrylic

               III. aluminum crowns

      c. single tooth temporary      

      d. infection control protocol

Assignments:

1. Laboratory projects (4-8)

2. Written exams (5-10)

3. Midterm

4. Final exam

5. Performance exams (3-5)

Methods of Evaluation/Basis of Grade.

Writing: Assessment tools that demonstrate writing skill and/or require students to select, organize and explain ideas in writing.		Writing 0 - 0%
None
This is a degree applicable course but assessment tools based on writing are not included because skill demonstrations are more appropriate for this course.
Problem solving: Assessment tools, other than exams, that demonstrate competence in computational or non-computational problem solving skills.		Problem Solving 0 - 0%
None
Skill Demonstrations: All skill-based and physical demonstrations used for assessment purposes including skill performance exams.		Skill Demonstrations 40 - 60%
Class performances and performance exams.
Exams: All forms of formal testing, other than skill performance exams.		Exams 40 - 60%
Quizzes, midterm and final: Multiple choice, case studies, and true/false
Other: Includes any assessment tools that do not logically fit into the above categories.		Other Category 0 - 0%
None

Representative Textbooks and Materials:

Clinical Applications for Dental Assistants and Dental Hygienists, Hatrick, C., Eakle, Bird, D., 2nd Ed., 2010

Clinical Practice of the Dental Hygienist,  Wilkins, E., Lippincott, Williams, Wilkins, 10th Ed., 2010

Modern Dental Assisting, Torres, Ehrlich, Bird and Robinson, 10th Ed., W.B. Saunders, 2011

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