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DEND 1203: Complete Dentures 2
Effective date
September 2018
Department
Denturist Sciences
School
Health Sciences
Description
In this course students continue to apply theoretical knowledge to more complex practical activities involving the techniques of complete removable denture fabrication. Students will apply 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
Successful completion of Term 1 courses.
Corequisites
DEND 1201, DEND 1202, DEND 1204.
Course Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to:
- Differentiate reasons for the provision of removable prosthetics and their limitations and contra-indications.
- Integrate general knowledge of dental laboratory procedures, physics and chemistry principles, associated with the fabrication of a complete denture prosthetic restorations.
- Describe the characteristics and properties of dental materials associated with the fabrication of a complete denture restoration and make decisions about their appropriate application in practice.
- Describe the characteristics and operation of equipment and special instrumentation associated with the fabrication of a complete denture prosthetic restorations and make decisions about their application in practice.
- Apply the fundamental elements and relevant knowledge of dental anatomy, dental physiology, dental morphology to the fabrication process of complete dentures.
- Practice to current workplace health and safety standards including dental laboratory asepsis, and infection control.
- Demonstrate the appropriate techniques and skills to design and fabricate a complete denture prosthetic.
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
Practical demonstrations, practical activities, case scenario analysis, lectures, seminars.
Grading System
Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory
Passing grade
S= Satisfactory completion of all parts of evaluation plan
Evaluation Plan
|
Type |
Percentage |
Assessment activity |
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Assignments |
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Case scenario analysis (as per rubrics) |
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Lab Work |
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Practical projects (as per rubrics) |
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Quizzes/Tests |
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x 5 (average pass 64%=C+) |
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Other |
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OSCE (as per rubrics) |
Course topics
- Basic techniques, skills and concepts of design and fabrication of a complete denture i.e. set-ups (20,30% teeth), processing, waxing and finishing. Design and fabrication of acrylic based removable dental appliances Introduction to dental laboratory production and proficiency: Principles of occlusion and articulation; Principles and techniques related to the correction / repair of a complete denture prosthetic Principles and concepts of a post palatal seal Occlusal concepts for Complete Dentures i.e. balanced, eccentric and centric occlusions Concepts of using a Pin tracer and Facebow Current workplace health and safety standards including dental laboratory asepsis, and infection control
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.