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DENT 1120: Dental Laboratory Sciences 1
Effective date
May 2014
Department
Dental Tech
School
Health Sciences
Description
This course reviews the basic science concepts and introduces new concepts of chemistry, microbiology and physics as they pertain to dental laboratory technology techniques, materials, instruments and equipment. Students will learn key health and safety and quality management skills. Students will learn about hygiene and health promotion to avoid infection and cross-contamination in a dental laboratory environment.
This course is part of the full-time Dental Technology Program.
Credits
4.0
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 general laboratory procedures, techniques and processes related to the fabrication of various types of dental prostheses;
- Describe the basic principles of physics and chemistry as they relate to the practice of Dental Technology;
- Describe the characteristics, physical and mechanical properties, and classification of materials used in the practice of Dental Technology;
- Describe the handling and application of materials used in the practice of dental technology;
- Describe the principles of operation of the equipment used in dental technology;
- Select and utilize equipment appropriate to the specified procedures, safely and efficiently;
- Describe the potential dangers in laboratory associated with the use of dental materials, laboratory equipment, and other potentially biohazardous materials;
- Describe the basic procedures for proper handling and control of hazardous materials;
- Explain current workplace health and safety standards including dental laboratory asepsis, and infection control.
Prior Learning Assessment & Recognition (PLAR)
None
Hours
Lecture, Online, Seminar, Tutorial: 75
Clinical, Lab, Rehearsal, Shop, Kitchen, Simulation, Studio: 45
Total Hours: 120
Clinical, Lab, Rehearsal, Shop, Kitchen, Simulation, Studio: 45
Total Hours: 120
Instructional Strategies
Lectures, seminars, demonstrations, case study analysis, project work and practice in labs
Grading System
Letter Grade (A-F)
Passing grade
C+ 64%
Evaluation Plan
|
Type |
Percentage |
Assessment activity |
|
Midterm Exam |
35 |
Multiple choice, short and long answer |
|
Assignments |
30 |
Written case study |
|
Final Exam |
35 |
Written exam multiple choice, short and long answer |
Course topics
- Knowledge of dental materials, equipment and instruments Safety and emergency response
- WHMIS (Workplace Hazardous Material Information System) Worksafe BC Rules
- Laboratory hygiene Infection control
- Protective equipment/devices Health promotion
- Preventive dentistry
- Basic concepts of physics and chemistry as they pertain to dental prosthetics.
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.