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DENT 1140: Foundations of Removable Prosthetics
Effective date
September 2027
Department
Dental Tech
School
Health Sciences
Description
Students will learn the foundational knowledge, laboratory skills and techniques required to support the design and fabrication of removable partial and complete dentures.
Credits
3.0
Year of study
1st Year Post-secondary
Prerequisites
None
Corequisites
None
Course Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to:
- Describe the indications, limitations and contra-indications of removable prosthetics.
- Identify the components of removable prosthetics.
- Identify dental laboratory procedures, physics and chemistry principles, associated with the fabrication of oral appliances and dental restorations.
- Choose the appropriate dental materials associated with fabricating appliances and dental restorations regarding their appropriate applications.
- Safely operate equipment and special instrumentation associated with the fabrication of simple oral appliances and dental restorations.
- Explain the fundamental elements of dental anatomy, dental physiology, and dental morphology, relevant to dental technology practice.
- Practice to current workplace health and safety standards including dental laboratory asepsis, and infection control.
- Perform basic level techniques and skills to design and fabricate removable prosthetics.
Prior Learning Assessment & Recognition (PLAR)
None
Hours
Lecture, Online, Seminar, Tutorial: 22
Clinical, Lab, Rehearsal, Shop, Kitchen, Simulation, Studio: 68
Total Hours: 90
Clinical, Lab, Rehearsal, Shop, Kitchen, Simulation, Studio: 68
Total Hours: 90
Instructional Strategies
Lectures, seminars, case study analysis, demonstrations, project work and laboratory practical experience.
Grading System
Letter Grade (A-F)
Passing grade
C+ (64%) and (S) Satisfactory Grade in Assigned Practicum Lab Work
Evaluation Plan
|
Type |
Percentage |
Assessment activity |
|
Quizzes/Tests |
15% |
Written exam-multiple choice, T/F, short & long answer |
|
Assignments |
40% |
Practical Assignments |
|
Midterm Exam |
15% |
Written exam-multiple choice, T/F, short & long answer |
|
Final Exam |
30% |
Written exam-multiple choice, T/F, short & long answer |
|
Lab Work |
S: Satisfactory or U: Unsatisfactory |
Practical Projects: Grades will be Satisfactory (S) or Unsatisfactory (U) utilizing marking criterion/ |
Course topics
- Introduction to the design and fabrication of: removable complete dentures and removable partial dentures.
- Application of principles and concepts relating to the design and fabrication of removable complete dentures and removable partial dentures.
Notes:
- Course contents and descriptions, offerings and schedules are subject to change without notice.
- Students are required to follow all College policies including ones that govern their educational experience at VCC. Policies are available on the VCC website at:
https://www.vcc.ca/about/governance--policies/policies/. - To find out if there are existing transfer agreements for this course, visit the BC Transfer Guide at https://www.bctransferguide.ca.