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DENT 1170: Dental Laboratory Patient Care 1
Effective date
September 2021
Department
Dental Tech
School
Health Sciences
Description
This course reviews the basic concepts of chemistry and physics as it pertain to dental laboratory technology, 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.
Credits
1.0
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 materials related to the fabrication of various types of dental prostheses.
- Describe the characteristics, physical and mechanical properties, and classification of materials used in the practice of Dental Technology.
- Describe the safe handling and application of materials used in the practice of dental technology.
- Identify the potential dangers in laboratory associated with the use of dental materials, laboratory equipment, and other potentially biohazardous materials.
- Explain the basic procedures for proper handling and control of hazardous materials.
- Outline current workplace health and safety standards including dental laboratory asepsis, and infection control.
- Describe the significance of chemical, physical and mechanical properties of polymers and resins.
- Recognize the relevance of biocompatibility in regards to dental materials.
- List the different types of dental waxes and impression materials.
- Describe the significance of polymerization.
- Recognize the various types and composition of dental ceramics.
Prior Learning Assessment & Recognition (PLAR)
None
Hours
Lecture, Online, Seminar, Tutorial: 30
Total Hours: 30
Total Hours: 30
Instructional Strategies
Lectures, seminars, demonstrations, case scenario analysis, project work
Grading System
Letter Grade (A-F)
Passing grade
C+ (64%)
Evaluation Plan
|
Type |
Percentage |
Assessment activity |
|
Midterm Exam |
20 |
Multiple choice, short and long answer |
|
Project |
20 |
Presentation / Research Paper |
|
Quizzes/Tests |
20 |
Quizzes/Tests |
|
Final Exam |
30 |
Written exam multiple choice, short and long answer |
|
Participation |
10 |
|
Course topics
- Introduction to dental materials, equipment and instruments relevant to dental technology
- WHMIS (Workplace Hazardous Material Information System) & dental materials and medical device restrictions under regulatory authority of the Health Protection Branch of Health Canada
- WorkSafe BC Rules and Safety and Emergency Response
- Infection control
- Protective equipment/devices
- Monomers, Polymers & Co polymers
- Classifications of materials used in the design, fabrication, and repair of dental prostheses and appliances
- Dental Materials Components
- Polymers, surface energy & bonding
- Biocompatibility of Dental Materials
- Dental Waxes & Impression Materials
- Ceramics and Zirconia
Learning resources
Resources are items in addition to tuition that the student is responsible for purchasing. Course resource information will be supplied by the department/instructor.
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.