DEND 2104: Clinical Prosthetics 2
Effective date
September 2018
Department
Denturist Sciences
Description
The focus of this course is on patient assessment procedures. Students continue to develop skills in professional conduct, patient communication and clinic/lab asepsis. Clinical applications for clients requiring Complete Dentures will include patient consultation, treatment planning, intra-oral and extra-oral assessments, preliminary impression procedures, face-bow registration, tooth mobility testing, post insertion follow up and maintenance of the dental treatment record. In addition, students will develop skills in the manipulation of final impression materials, registration materials and border molding for final impressions.
Year of study
2nd Year Post-secondary
Prerequisites
Successful completion of all term 1 and 2 courses.
Corequisites
DEND 2101; DEND 2102; DEND 2103; DEND 2105; DEND 2106.
Course Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to:
- Demonstrate a thorough oral examination of patient requiring Complete Dentures.
- Prepare a comprehensive treatment plan.
- Document patient medical and physiological information relevant to the Denturist treatment plan.
- Demonstrate skills required to manipulate impression materials for making preliminary and final impressions for a Complete Denture.
- Fabricate Complete Dentures according to treatment plan.
- Apply procedures for denture insertion and post insertion care.
- Apply skills in professional conduct, patient communication and clinic/lab asepsis.
Prior Learning Assessment & Recognition (PLAR)
Applicants requesting PLAR must meet with the Denturist Department Leader
Hours
Lecture, Online, Seminar, Tutorial: 20
Clinical, Lab, Rehearsal, Shop, Kitchen, Simulation, Studio: 140
Total Hours: 160
Instructional Strategies
Clinical activities, labs, seminars, multimedia presentations, case studies, interactive discussions
Grading System
Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory
Passing grade
S= Satisfactory completion of all parts of evaluation plan
Evaluation Plan
Type
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Percentage
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Assessment activity
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Clinical Examination
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Objective Structured Clinical Exam (OSCE) as per rubrics
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Lab Work
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Practical Projects as per rubrics
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Portfolio
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Projects as per rubrics
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Assignments
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Case scenario analysis (pass 64%=C+)
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Course topics
- Theory:
Review of patient documentation and treatment planning
Review oral cavity and anatomy
Review of infection control protocols for laboratory and clinic
How to perform intra-oral and extra-oral examinations
Complete dentures treatment planning and fabrication process
Post insertion care
Lab:
Alginate mixing and types of materials available
Use of Mechanical vacuum mixer
VCC Denturist Clinic:
Chair positioning, instrument use, mouth mirror
Preliminary impression taking and pour up
Border molding and final impressions/ VDO/ VDR records
Stock trays: sizing, adjusting
Fitting and follow up care
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.