DENT 103 - Dental Materials

Institution:

Kapiolani Community College

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Description:

1.25 hours lecture per week for 12 weeks Prerequisite(s): Acceptance into the Dental Assisting program or consent of the program director. Corequisite(s): DENT100; DENT 100L; DENT 103L; DENT 105; DENT 106; DENT 106L; DENT 108. Comment: DENT 103 is offered in the fall and spring semesters only. Letter grade only. DENT 103 may not be audited. DENT 103 may not be taken credit/no credit. DENT 103 identifies the various materials used in the practice of dentistry and the structure, composition, uses, manipulation and properties of these materials. Upon successful completion of DENT 103, the student should be able to: List various types of dental cements, their properties and indications for use. Explain the effect of temperature and rate of spatulation on various cements. Discuss various restorative materials and factors involved in material selection. Explain principles of retention in adhesive dentistry and traditional amalgam restorations. Discuss gypsum products and model fabrication and desirable properties of both. Identify different impression materials and discuss their properties and manipulation.

Credits:

1.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

kapiolani.hawaii.edu/page/home

Phone Number:

(808) 734-9000

Regional Accreditation:

Western Association of Schools and Colleges

Calendar System:

Semester

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