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DENT 2380: Digital Technology 3
Effective date
September 2021
Department
Dental Tech
School
Health Sciences
Description
This course further expands the knowledge and skills learned in Digital Technology 2, using dental CAD (Computer Aided Design) and CAM (Computer Aided Manufacture). The focus is on strategic use of CAD programs and CAM technologies for comprehensive planning and executing of complex dental restorations and expanding knowledge on implant restoration processes.
Credits
3.0
Year of study
2nd Year Post-secondary
Prerequisites
DENT 1210, DENT 1240, DENT 1250, DENT 1260, DENT 1270, DENT 1280.
Corequisites
None
Course Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to:
- Demonstrate processes required for planning and executing complex dental restorations.
- Design various appliances used for planning dental restorations.
- Design and manufacture cases that have teeth side by side up to 2 units and a 3 unit posterior bridge.
- Demonstrate awareness of implant borne digital removable prosthesis designs.
- Practice in accordance with applicable legislation, regulations, standards, and guidelines.
- Make decisions based on sound reasoning and evidence-based practice when using digital applications to create and design multi-unit fixed prosthetics cases, removable partial dentures (RPD) and complete dentures.
Prior Learning Assessment & Recognition (PLAR)
None
Hours
Clinical, Lab, Rehearsal, Shop, Kitchen, Simulation, Studio: 90
Total Hours: 90
Total Hours: 90
Instructional Strategies
Demonstrations, research, case scenarios, discussions and reflection.
Grading System
Letter Grade (A-F)
Passing grade
C+ (64%) and (S) Satisfactory Grade on all Lab Work
Evaluation Plan
|
Type |
Percentage |
Assessment activity |
|
Midterm Exam |
30 |
Assessment 2 |
|
Final Exam |
30 |
Assessment 4 |
|
Assignments |
40 |
Assessment 1 |
|
Lab Work |
Satisfactory (S) |
Practical Lab Assignments |
Course topics
- Planning for crown and bridge restorations
- Planning for implant restorations
- Surgical guides for implant placement
- Preparation guides and Verification jigs
- Implant restoration options
- Design screw/cement retained implant bridges
- Carrying over designs from planning stage to final restorations
- Custom impression trays
- Implant overdentures
- Communication with Dentists and Patients
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.