DEND 3103: Advanced Denturist Practice
Effective date
September 2018
Department
Denturist Sciences
Description
This course allows students to integrate new technologies and practices as they emerge and as legislation and scope of practice change. Students have the opportunity to further develop problem solving and time management skills while completing several laboratory projects.
Year of study
3rd Year Post-secondary
Prerequisites
Successful completion of all Term 1, 2, 3,and 4 courses.
Corequisites
DEND 3101; DEND 3102; DEND 3105.
Course Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to:
- Demonstrate safe and effective use of new clinical and laboratory tools, equipment and supplies.
- Describe the principles of operation of specialized procedures or equipment used in a Denturist clinic.
- Select current equipment appropriate to the specified procedures, safely and efficiently.
- Use current CAD-CAM technology to design removable dental appliances.
- Use current photographic techniques in the client treatment plan.
- Compose the digital work-flow chart as it pertains to the fabrication process for removable dentures.
- Use precision attachments in the fabrication of removable partial dentures.
- Discuss professional responsibilities related to legislation and scope of practice changes.
Prior Learning Assessment & Recognition (PLAR)
None
Hours
Lecture, Online, Seminar, Tutorial: 20
Clinical, Lab, Rehearsal, Shop, Kitchen, Simulation, Studio: 50
Total Hours: 70
Instructional Strategies
Guided discussion, audio visual presentation, group activities, peer feedback, self reflection, skill building exercises; online activities and simulation.
Grading System
Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory
Passing grade
S=successful 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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Assignments
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30
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digital work-flow chart as per rubrics
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Project
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35
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digital design of a removable denture as per rubrics
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Clinical Examination
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35
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Objective Structured Clinical Exam (OSCE) as per rubrics
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Course topics
- Digital Workflow
CAD Programs
Scanning
Digital Printers
Milling Machines (CAM)
SEMCD Program (suction dentures)
Partials with precision attachments
Teeth Whitening
Mouthguards
Acrylic customized staining
Dental Photography
Different occlusal schemes - lingualized occlusion
New technologies and skills as they emerge
Ethical case scenarios related to legislation and scope of practice changes
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.