The focus of this course is on patient assessment procedures. Students continue to develop skills in professional conduct, patient communication and clinic/lab asepsis. Clinical applications for clients requiring Complete Dentures will include patient consultation, treatment planning, intra-oral and extra-oral assessments, preliminary impression procedures, face-bow registration, tooth mobility testing, post insertion follow up and maintenance of the dental treatment record. In addition, students will develop skills in the manipulation of final impression materials, registration materials and border molding for final impressions.
Prerequisites
Successful completion of all term 1 and 2 courses.
Course type
This course is offered as part of a VCC program and cannot be taken individually.
International students: Eligibility is determined at the program level. Visit the program page for international student requirements and application information.
- Theory: Review of patient documentation and treatment planning Review oral cavity and anatomy Review of infection control protocols for laboratory and clinic How to perform intra-oral and extra-oral examinations Complete dentures treatment planning and fabrication process Post insertion care Lab: Alginate mixing and types of materials available Use of Mechanical vacuum mixer VCC Denturist Clinic: Chair positioning, instrument use, mouth mirror Preliminary impression taking and pour up Border molding and final impressions/ VDO/ VDR records Stock trays: sizing, adjusting Fitting and follow up care
Applicants requesting PLAR must meet with the Denturist Department Leader
Course schedules
Select your program to see the available course schedules.
How to take this course
This course is offered as part of a VCC program only.
Contact us
If you have any questions, please email at [email protected].
† This information is intended as a guideline only. Program and course details are subject to change with the approval of VCC's Board of Governors.