This course introduces learners to common dental biomaterials and procedures used in the fabrication and placement of provisional restorations and custom-made oral appliances. Learners will apply evidence-informed decision-making to fabricate and deliver a sports mouthguard and perform other prosthodontic procedures within the dental hygiene scope of practice, using principles of infection prevention, risk management and safe handling of dental materials and lab equipment.
Prerequisites
DHYG 3100.
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.
- Lab safety and Risk Management Dental Lab Equipment & Materials. Dental Amalgam & Mercury Hygiene. Finishing, polishing, maintaining biomaterials Cements, bases, liners. Dental waxes and custom trays. Tooth coloured restorations and polymers. Interim restorations. (includes fillings & temporary crowns) Placement and removal of rubber dam and matrices/wedges Metals and alloys Impressions materials Impression Review Gypsum Products Sports Mouthguard Fabrication and Delivery Amalgam recontour Tooth whitening
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.