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DEND 1104: Partial Dentures 1
Effective date
September 2018
Department
Denturist Sciences
School
Health Sciences
Description
The focus of this theory and practical course is on the concepts, design and fabrication of removable partial prosthetics. Students apply knowledge of current workplace health and safety standards including dental laboratory asepsis, and infection control to their work in the Denturist lab.
Credits
6.0
Year of study
1st Year Post-secondary
Prerequisites
None
Corequisites
DEND 1101; DEND 1102; DEND 1103; DEND 1105.
Course Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to:
- Practice to current workplace health and safety standards including dental laboratory asepsis, and infection control.
- Assess the properties of the dental materials used in this course, including principles of safety and manipulation.
- Describe the concepts and principles for removable partial dentures when designing a case.
- Design and fabricate a removable partial denture.
- Integrate pertinent theoretical knowledge and empirical data and information literacy skills to justify and/or revise services.
- Apply essential elements and skills of behavioural sciences, communications, professional ethics, legal obligations and business management to denturist practice.
- Apply critical thinking and problem solving skill to practice.
Prior Learning Assessment & Recognition (PLAR)
Applicants requesting PLAR must meet with the Denturist Department Leader
Hours
Lecture, Online, Seminar, Tutorial: 40
Clinical, Lab, Rehearsal, Shop, Kitchen, Simulation, Studio: 100
Total Hours: 140
Clinical, Lab, Rehearsal, Shop, Kitchen, Simulation, Studio: 100
Total Hours: 140
Instructional Strategies
Hands-on practical activities, Group/peer project based presentations, case scenarios, OSCE, seminar (guest speakers and demonstrators)
Grading System
Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory
Passing grade
S= Satisfactory completion of all parts of evaluation plan
Evaluation Plan
|
Type |
Percentage |
Assessment activity |
|
Lab Work |
|
Practical Projects as per rubrics |
|
Assignments |
|
Case scenario analysis (pass 64%=C+) |
|
Exam |
|
Pass 64%=C+ |
|
Clinical Examination |
|
Objective Structured Clinical Exam (OSCE) |
Course topics
- 1. Concepts and principles relating to the fabrication of removable partial dentures ie. survey and design 2. Classification of partially edentulous restorations 3. Applied Dental materials used in the fabrication of removable partial dentures 4. Laboratory instruments and materials for removable partial denture fabrication 5. Components of a partial denture design ie. rests, major and minor connectors, guide planes, direct retainers 6. Concepts and principles relating to setting up denture teeth for removable partial dentures 7. Wrought wire/acrylic applications for removable partial dentures 8. Cast metal removable partial dentures 9. Polishing and finishing removable partial dentures 10. Introduction to correction and repair of removable partial dentures 11. Current workplace health and safety standards including dental laboratory asepsis, and infection control to their work in the Denturist lab
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.