Dental Materials Syllabus for 2015-2016
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Course

DNTA-1301-001 Dental Materials

Prerequisites

Course Description

Composition, properties, procedures and safety standards related to dental materials.

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Hours

(3 sem hrs; 2 lec, 2 lab)

Class Type

On Campus Course

Syllabus Information

Textbooks

Required textbook: E* BOOK Modern Dental Assisting,  11th ED  Authors  Bird/Robinson   Publisher:  evolve/elseiver

Required student workbook to accompany the above textbook.

Supplement (provided in class)  Using Dental Materials, copywright 2004,  Authors  Vanable & LoPresti  Publisher: Pearson

Supplies

Textbooks, workbook, lab kits and proper clicical attire

Student Performance

Given the course textbook, personal notes, and handouts, the student should:
    1.   Learn technical terminology, facts, theories and principals associated with the various dental specialties.

    2.   Apply knowledge learned in class to a dental office setting.

    3.   Evaluate the learning experience from the perspective of the specific course objectives.

   LEARNING OUTCOMES

1.   Explain the different types of restorative materials

2.  Discuss how a dental material is evaluated prior to it's being marketed

3.  List the properties of dental materials and ways that they affect their application

4.  Discuss the differences between direct and indirect restorative materials

5.  Describe the factors that affect how dental materials are manufactured for the oral cavity

6.  Describe the properties of amalgam, composite resins, glass ionomers, an temporary restorative materials and their application in restoring teeth

7.   Explain the role of the assistant in the preparations of these materials

8.   Identify the different types of dental cement and manipulate permanent, temporary and sedative materials

9.   Describe bonding agents and their manipulation

10.  Describe the etching process of a tooth and it's importance in the bonding of tooth and material

11.  Discuss how and why cavity liners, cavity sealers, bases and varnishes are used in restoring tooth structure

12.   Describe steps of cavity preparation

13.   Describe proper manipulation of amalgam, composite and various restorative materials.

14.  Discuss hydrocolloid and elastomeric impression materials and their uses, mixing techniques and application

15.  Explain the importance of occlusal registration and describe it's use in a procedure

16.   Explain instrument transfer, including various grasps used by the operator and common one-handed and two-handed transfer

17.   Identify areas in which the assistant must have competency when practicing expanded duties legal in the State of Texas

18.    Explain how to identify restorative hand instruments

19.    Discuss the classification of instruments including, restorative, examination and cutting

20.    Discuss the theory of placing instruments in specific sequence according to the treatment being provided

21.     Describe the advantages of using pre-set trays. tubs and color coding systems

22.    Discuss the importance of pain control in dentistry

23.    Describe the composition and application of topical anesthetics

24.    Discuss local anesthesia, including:   Composition of the local anesthetic; injection techniques; possible complications and precautions the dental team should be aware of when administering local anesthesia

25.    Discuss inhalation sedation

26.    List situations where antianxiety drugs may be utilized

27.    Explain the importance of documenting anesthesia and pain control in the patient chart

PERFORMANCE OUTCOMES

1.   Mix intermediate restorative material   added assessment

2.   Prepare acrylic resin for provisional coverage... the actual provisional crown will be be made during the Lab Procedures course

3.   Apply calcium hydroxide and to a prepared tooth surface (non-vital tooth or typodont)  added assessment

4.   Mix and place three types of base material to a prepared tooth surface (non-vital tooth or typodont)

5.   Apply etchant material (non-vital tooth)

6.   Mix and prepare glass ionomer, polycarboxylate, zinc phosphate, zinc oxide-eugenol materials to competency level   added general assessment

7.   Remove cement from permanent and temporary cementations (non-vital tooth or typodont)  added assessment

8.   Mix alginate material to competency level

9.   Take a wax bite registration and an elastomeric bite registration to competency level

10.   Demonstrate admitting and seating of the patient

11.    Demonstrate the proper use of a dental mirror

12.    Transfer instruments to the operator using the single-handed technique

13.    Transfer instruments to the operator using the two-handed technique

14.    Demonstrate proper seating for the operator and the assistant

15.   Identify and transfer various examination, restorative and accessory instruments to the operator

16.   Make a pre-set tray for a restorative procedure

17.    Demonstrate the placement of topical anesthetic

18.    Demonstrate to the competent level, the preparation of the anesthetic syringe

 

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Professional Standards

For maximum learning to occur, the student is expected to demonstrate professional conduct and judgment at all times. A violation of professional or ethical standard may result in a zero for the day as well as the student being sent home with an absence. The following are examples which are considered professional standards. These are representative examples and may not be all inclusive.

1. Student is prompt to class.

2. Student is prepared for class sessions.

3. Student assumes responsibility for his/her own learning.

4. Student is concerned with excellence in learning rather than just meeting the minimal criteria.

5. Student applies lecture material in the clinical setting.

6. Student will seek faculty assistance if needed, and will monitor their own progress in meeting course requirements.

7. Student maintains his/her composure, dealing with conflict in a constructive way.

8. Student exhibits an attitude  of respect for classmates, faculty, and staff.

9. Student will not be disruptive or talk to each other during lectures, slide presentations, guest lectures, etc. Should this occur, the student will be asked to leave the classroom immediately.

Failure to adhere to the above standards, will result in remediation and be reflected in the grade for the course in which the inappropriate conduct is displayed. 

Infection Control

“The Dental Assisting Program is committed to utilizing the most current research and technology to maintain an infection control program that is practical while meeting regulatory requirements. The policy for infection control procedures must be followed in strict compliance for the protection of patients, students, faculty, and staff from the transmission of disease or the spread of blood borne pathogens. All dental assisting students, faculty, and staff have the responsibility and ethical duty to comply with the infection control procedures".

 A high standard of conduct is expected of all Amarillo College Students. The student Code of Conduct is defined in the Amarillo College Students Rights and Responsibilities publication. This conduct may be located online at Amarillo Colleges main web page    www.actx.edu   click, catalog, then click "notices to students"

"Amarillo College expects a high standard of conduct from it's students. Students are expected to comply with the law, respect proper constitutional authority, obey College policies, rules and regulations. Unacceptable conduct is defined as an action or behavior that is contrary to the best interest of a fellow student of students, the faculty or staff, the College, or the teaching/learning process. Students failing to  perform according to established standards may be subject to disciplinary action. Policies, standards, rules, and regulations apply to students attending College activities whether the activity takes place on or off campus.

Each student shall be responsible for becoming knowledgeable of the contents and provisions of College policies, rules and regulations concerning student conduct .  In some cases, individual programs may have approved policies for student conduct which also apply to student conduct in those programs."

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Grading Criteria

Exams        30%
Demonstrative Competencies         40%
Final              30%

The following grade scale will be used for all Dental Assisting courses:

A = 93 to 100
B = 83 to 92
C = 75 to 82
F = Below 75

In order to be fair to students who are present and perform the required tasks and because of time restraints, most missed work, especially lab and clinical work can not be made up. Lab and clinical assignments involve the use of a partner. Without you they can not perform their assignments.

Missed written exams maybe made up on the designated "make-up" days. These dates will be given at the start of the class. In order to be fair to the students who take the exam at the scheduled time, make-up exams will lose 5% of their original value. Please note that make-up exams are most often one to five essay type questions.

 

ALL COMPETENCIES IN INFECTION CONTROL MUST BE AT A 100% RATING. ALL OTHER COMPETENCY DEMONSTRATIONS MUST BE AT LEAST AT A 85% RATING IN ORDER TO PASS THIS COURSE. IF THE STUDENT  SCORES BELOW AN 85% COMPETENCY, A SKILL BUILDING SESSION (WITH PEERS, INSTRUCTORS OR OTHERS IN THE INDUSTRY) WILL BE REQUIRED BEFORE ADVANCING TO THE NEXT SEGMENT.

Attendance

\ Regular attendance is necessary for satisfactory achievement. Therefore, it is the responsibility of the student to attend class". Due to the amount of information contained in this course, the student who plans to succeed should attend all course sessions regulary and promptly. The student will need to come to class on time, fully prepared for that session, with the necessary materials."  There may be times when it is impossible to attend class due to illness or an emergency, but this course covers so much information in class that an absence can get the student behind and thus, miss some vital questions on an exam. In order to be fair, there is no distinction between an excused or unexcused absence. You may have up to 3 (three) absences in this class without affecting your grade. The 4th (fourth) absence will reduce the overall grade by 10 points. Missing 5 class periods is equal to missing 1/3rd of the semester and thus, 1/3rd of the vital skills for your chosen profession.
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\ Cell phones are a priveledge and must be treated as such. If you choose to have your phone with you in this course it must be on silent and if you absolutely must take the call, please step outside the classroom or lab to talk and/or text.  If your use of cell phones become a distraction to you or your classmates, the use of ALL phones in the classroom or lab will be prohibited. There will be ample breaks in which you may use your phone. At no time will phones be allowed during examinations and/or demonstrations.

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