DENT 2510: Dental Technology Practicum
Effective date
September 2021
Description
This course involves placement and practical experience in accredited dental laboratories. Students are supervised and mentored by Registered Dental Technicians (RDT), employers and their employees. Students work on real cases that involve the design, fabrication, modification and repair of Fixed Prosthetics; Full and Partial Removable Prosthetics and Orthodontic Appliances. Students will improve skills and productivity abilities. Students will gain practical experience in Computer Aided Design and Computer Aided Manufacture (CAD-CAM) technology. Post practicum, students have the opportunity to be evaluated by VCC faculty in preparation for the RDT Practical Licensing examinations after graduation. Students will be assessed to simulated entry to practice competency expectations.
Year of study
2nd Year Post-secondary
Prerequisites
DENT 2440, DENT 2450, DENT 2460.
Course Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to:
- Apply knowledge and skills required to design, fabricate, modify and repair fixed and removable oral/dental prostheses.
- Apply knowledge and skills required to design, fabricate, modify and repair oral/dental appliances used in orthodontics.
- Demonstrate awareness of maxillo-facial surgery and other dental treatments.
- Choose the appropriate dental materials associated with the fabrication of appliances and dental restorations.
- Demonstrate safe and efficient operation of equipment and special instrumentation associated with the fabrication of oral appliances and dental restorations.
- Apply knowledge of dental anatomy, dental physiology, dental morphology and basic elements of oral pathological conditions relevant to the dental technology practice.
- Practice in accordance with applicable legislation, regulations, standards, and guidelines.
- Apply critical-thinking skills and use professional judgment in all aspects of dental technology practice.
Prior Learning Assessment & Recognition (PLAR)
None
Hours
Clinical, Lab, Rehearsal, Shop, Kitchen, Simulation, Studio: 120
Practicum, Self-Paced, Individual Learning: 450
Total Hours: 570
Instructional Strategies
Supervised practicum placements in dental laboratories with practical experience in all dental technology specialty areas. Skills and techniques will be assessed on site through Objective Structured Practical Examination (OSPEs), self evaluation, and peer evaluation.
Grading System
Letter Grade (A-F)
Passing grade
C+ (64%) and (S) Satisfactory Grade in Assigned Practicum Lab Work
Evaluation Plan
Type
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Percentage
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Assessment activity
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Assignments
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20
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Removable Prosthetics
RPD – 10 %
Complete Dentures – 10%
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Assignments
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20
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Fixed Prosthetics
Crown & Bridge – 10%
Ceramics – 10%
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Assignments
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15
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Orthodontics – 15%
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Assignments
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15
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Digital – 15%
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Final Exam
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30
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OSPE
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Practicum
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Satisfactory (S) or Unsatisfactory (U)
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Assigned (Lab Work) Practical Projects
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Course topics
- Practicum: RPD, Complete Dentures, Fixed Prosthetics, Orthodontics, Digital
- On Campus: RPD, Complete Dentures, Fixed Prosthetics, Orthodontics, Digital
- Final Exam: OSPE
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.