DENT 2320: Dental Laboratory Sciences 3
Effective date
January 2018
Description
This course introduces students to advanced concepts of CAD-CAM and dental implant design, fabrication, modification and repair techniques, materials, instruments, equipment and technology. Students will use CAD-CAM technology to design and fabricate complex implant fixed and removable dental appliances.
This course is part of the full-time Dental Technology Program.
Year of study
2nd Year Post-secondary
Course Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to:
- Assess and use principles of design relating to the fabrication of Implant dental prosthetics using CAD- CAM technology;
- Utilize aesthetics, form and function of Implant dental prosthetics using CAD-CAM technology;
- Integrate principles and techniques of Implant restorations using CAD-CAM technology;
- Assess the fundamental elements of dental anatomy, dental physiology, dental morphology and basic elements of oral pathological conditions and apply relevant knowledge to dental technology practice;
- Practice to current workplace health and safety standards including dental laboratory asepsis, and infection control;
- Apply essential elements and skills of behavioural sciences, communications, professional ethics, legal obligations and business management to dental technology practice;
- Make decisions that reflect critical thinking and problem solving;
- Integrate pertinent theoretical knowledge and empirical data and information literacy skills to justify and/or revise services.
Prior Learning Assessment & Recognition (PLAR)
None
Hours
Lecture, Online, Seminar, Tutorial: 20
Clinical, Lab, Rehearsal, Shop, Kitchen, Simulation, Studio: 70
Total Hours: 90
Instructional Strategies
Lectures, seminars, demonstrations, case study analysis, project work and practice in labs
Grading System
Letter Grade (A-F)
Evaluation Plan
Type
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Percentage
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Assessment activity
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Midterm Exam
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35
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Multiple choice, short and long answer - Students must earn an "S" grade in all projects to pass this course
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Assignments
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30
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writtencase study - Students must earn an "S" grade in all projects to pass this course
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Final Exam
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35
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written exam multiple choice, short and long answer - Students must earn an "S" grade in all projects to pass this course
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Lab Work
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Practical Projects (5) Grade will be Satisfactory (S) or Unsatisfactory (U) utilizing competency rubrics - Students must earn an "S" grade in all projects to pass this course
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Course topics
- Implant dental prosthetics
- Dental prosthetics
- Implant dental restorations
- Dental 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.