The focus of this course is on patient assessment procedures. Students develop and apply skills in professional conduct, patient communication and clinic/lab asepsis. Clinical applications for clients requiring Removable Partial Dentures will include patient consultation, treatment planning, and post insertion follow up and maintenance, and documentation in the dental treatment record. In addition, students 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: Patient documentation and treatment planning Review oral cavity and anatomy Review of infection control protocols for laboratory and clinic Intra-oral and extra-oral examinations Treatment planning for Partial Removable Dentures; Post insertion care Lab: Alginate mixing and types of materials available Use of Mechanical vacuum mixer;manipulation of final impression materials, bite registration materials; border moldings for final impressions VCC Denturist Clinic: Chair positioning; instrument use, mouth mirror Patient consultation; preliminary impression taking and pour up; face-bow registration; tooth mobility testing; Border molding and final impressions/ VDO/ VDR records Stock trays: sizing, adjusting Assess existing prosthesis
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.