DEN 217 - Preservation Tooth Structure

Institution:

University of New England

Subject:

Dental Hygiene

Description:

This course addresses the role of the professional in the prevention and treatment of dental diseases, with an emphasis on dental cariology. Topics include caries development, recognition of caries, types of caries, and the prevention and predictability of caries development. Tooth structure sensitivity and alternatives in pulpal vitality will also be discussed. Materials commonly used in dentistry to restore altered tooth structure will be studied and the laboratory component will included demonstrations, manipulations of basic materials and clinical application sessions utilizing materials used in dental hygiene procedures.

Credits:

3.00

Credit Hours:

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Corequisites:

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Level:

Instructional Type:

Lecture

Notes:

Additional Information:

Historical Version(s):

09/01/2006 - 09/01/2007 

Institution Website:

www.une.edu/

Phone Number:

(207) 283-0171

Regional Accreditation:

New England Association of Schools and Colleges

Calendar System:

Semester

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