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DENT 1240: Removable Prosthetics 1
Effective date
September 2021
Department
Dental Tech
School
Health Sciences
Description
This theory and practice course builds on the knowledge, skills and techniques introduced in Dental Foundations in Semester One. The focus of this course is on removable prosthetic maintenance and the role of the dental technician as it relates to the oral health of the patient receiving a prosthetic. Included are laboratory skills of fabricating a complete denture, wrought wire, acrylic removable partial dentures; polishing and finishing complete and partial dentures and modifying, repairing and relining removable prosthetics.
Credits
6.0
Year of study
1st Year Post-secondary
Prerequisites
DENT 1100, DENT 1110, DENT 1130, DENT 1170, DENT 1180.
Corequisites
None
Course Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to:
- Practice to current workplace health and safety standards including dental laboratory asepsis, and infection control.
- Assess the healthcare practitioner’s prescription and patient’s information to plan the design and materials selection for the fabrication of the dental prosthesis and/or appliance.
- Create complete and partial dentures.
- Repair cracks and fractures and replace teeth in removable dentures.
- Demonstrate skills for relining removable dentures.
- Practice quality control procedures prior to releasing a dental prosthesis or an appliance.
Prior Learning Assessment & Recognition (PLAR)
None
Hours
Lecture, Online, Seminar, Tutorial: 40
Clinical, Lab, Rehearsal, Shop, Kitchen, Simulation, Studio: 140
Total Hours: 180
Clinical, Lab, Rehearsal, Shop, Kitchen, Simulation, Studio: 140
Total Hours: 180
Instructional Strategies
Lectures, seminars, demonstrations, case scenario analysis, project work and practical projects in lab.
Grading System
Letter Grade (A-F)
Passing grade
C+ (64%) and (S) Satisfactory Grade in all Lab Works
Evaluation Plan
|
Type |
Percentage |
Assessment activity |
|
Midterm Exam |
35 |
Multiple choice, short and long answer |
|
Assignments |
30 |
3 assignments (10% each) |
|
Final Exam |
35 |
20% Written exam, multiple choice, short & long answers |
|
Lab Work |
Satisfactory (S) |
Practical Projects (x5) Grade will be Satisfactory (S) or Unsatisfactory (U) utilizing competency rubrics - Students must earn an "S" grade in all projects to pass this course |
Course topics
- Equipment and Instruments
- Design and fabrication of complete dentures
- Design and fabrication of partial dentures
- Repairing cracks, fractures and tooth replacement for removable dentures
- Relining Removable Dentures
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.