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DENT 2320: Dental Laboratory Sciences 3 

Effective date

January 2018 

Department

Dental Tech 

School

Health Sciences 
 




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. 

Credits

3.0 

Year of study

2nd Year Post-secondary 

Prerequisites

None 

Corequisites

None 

Course Learning Outcomes

Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to:

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) 

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 

writtencase study - 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 (S) or Unsatisfactory (U) utilizing competency rubrics - Students must earn an "S" grade in all projects to pass this course 

Course topics

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.
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