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DENT 1220: Dental Laboratory Sciences 2
Effective date
May 2014
Department
Dental Tech
School
Health Sciences
Description
This course builds on information introduced in courses in Semester One. It focuses on occlusion, Temporomandibular Joint (TMJ) and occlusal function and dysfunction related to dental appliance design and fabrication. This course also introduces students to basic concepts of Dental Computer Assisted Design and Milling techniques (CAD-CAM) and implant technique, materials, instruments, equipment and technology. Students will utilize CAD technology to design simple fixed and removable dental appliances as prescribed.
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:
- Demonstrate safe and effective use of dental laboratory tools, equipment and supplies;
- Demonstrate an understanding of the application of dental anatomy, physiology and tooth morphology;
- Demonstrate an awareness of anatomical variations, disorders and basic pathological conditions and diseases affecting the oral cavity;
- Describe the principles of operation of the equipment used in dental technology;
- Select and utilize equipment appropriate to the specified procedures, safely and efficiently;
- Use CAD-CAM technology to design simple fixed and removable dental appliances;
- Fabricate simple CAD-CAM and Implant oral appliances and dental restorations by prescription.
Prior Learning Assessment & Recognition (PLAR)
None
Hours
Lecture, Online, Seminar, Tutorial: 45
Clinical, Lab, Rehearsal, Shop, Kitchen, Simulation, Studio: 75
Total Hours: 120
Clinical, Lab, Rehearsal, Shop, Kitchen, Simulation, Studio: 75
Total Hours: 120
Instructional Strategies
Lectures, seminars, case study analysis, demonstrations, 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 - Students must earn an "S" grade in all projects to pass this course |
|
Assignments |
30 |
written case study analysis - Students must earn an "S" grade in all projects to pass this course |
|
Final Exam |
35 |
written exam multiple choice, short and long answer - Students must earn an "S" grade in all projects to pass this course |
|
Lab Work |
|
Practical Projects (5) Grade will be Satisfactory or Unsatisfactory to competency-based rubrics - Students must earn an "S" grade in all projects to pass this course |
Course topics
- Anatomical variations, disorders
- Basic pathological conditions and diseases
- General factors affecting occlusal development: eruption of permanent dentition and primary dentition
- Localized factors affecting occlusion: dental factors, muscle factors affecting the occlusion, occlusion and function
- Planes of reference
- Postnatal growth of the skull and jaws
- Malocclusions
- Introduction to digital dental technology, Implant and system
- CAD-CAM and implant equipment and instrument
- CAD-CAM and implant materials
- CAD-CAM software use
- Basic concepts of CAD-CAM and Implant as they pertain to dental prosthetics.
- Design and fabrication simple CAD-CAM and dental implant restorations
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.