Dental Laboratory Procedures Syllabus for 2016-2017
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Course

DNTA-1241-001 Dental Laboratory Procedures

Prerequisites

Course Description

Perform various dental laboratory procedures such as producing final study casts and fabricating provisional restorations.

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Hours

(2 sem hrs; 1 lec, 2 lab)

Class Type

On Campus Course

Syllabus Information

Textbooks

Modern Dental Assisting, 11th ED    Authors:Bird/Robinson   Publisher:   evolve/elseiver

Required workbook to accompany the textbook

Supplies

Student will be given a course supply list at the beginning of the course and will keep the supplies in their lockers for frequent use. The lab kit that is purchased prior to the beginning of the course will contain most of the items the student will need. THis will include, disposable gowns, gloves, masks and various other lab supplies

Student Performance

Given the course textbook, personal notes, and handouts, the student should:
    1.   Learn technical terminology, facts, theories and principals associated with the basic dental lab procedures as related to chairside assisting.

    2.   Apply knowledge learned in class to concrete or particular situations in a clinical setting.

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

LEARNING OUTCOMES

1.    Discuss safety precautions that should be taken in the dental laboratory

2.    List the types of equipment found in a dental laboratory and describe their uses

3.    Discuss dental models and their uses in patient treatment nad treatment planning

4.    Discuss gypsum products and their role in making of dental models

5.    List the three types of custom impression trays

6.    Identify the types of waxes and their use in dentistry

7.    Discuss provisional coverage.

8.    Discuss the assistant's role in making the provisional crown, including the proper fit and coverage of the prepared tooth

9.    Discuss home care instructions for the provisional coverage

10.   Explain the process of removing the provisional crown and preparing for the delivery of the permanent coverage

11.   Differentiate between removable partial and full denture

12.    Identify factors that influence the choice for removable partial and full dentures

13.    List the components of a removable partial and full denture

14.   Describe the appointment sequence for making a removable partial and a full denture

15.   Discuss the advantages/disadvantages of an immediate full denture

16.   Discuss the process of denture adjustments, repairs and duplication

17.    Discuss the various handpieces used in dental treatment and dental lab procedures

18.   Describe and identify the attachments used for each type of handpiece

19.   Describe rotary instruments and how they are used

20.   Describe the various burs used in restorative procedures and burs used for lab procedures

PERFORMANCE OUTCOMES

1.   Prepare, take, and remove alginate impressions and bite registrations, following ALL OSHA guidelines

2.   Fabricate temporary crowns to competent level

3.   Fabricate study models to competent level

4.    Fabricate custom trays, whitening, fluoride and mouthguards

5.    Demonstrate the various uses for waxes used in dental

6.    Describe the difference between pattern waxes and processing waxes

7.    Define the properties of melting range, residue stress as they apply to waxes

8.   Describe the composition and use of inlay wax, casting wax adn baseplate wax

9.    Clean and polish various dental appliances

10.    Correctly attach various burs to the High Speed handpiece depending on the task to be accomplished

11.    Correctly attach various burs to the Slow Speed handpiece depending on the task to be accomplished

12.    Demonstrate how to properly care for each type of handpiece, including disinfecting and sterilization techniques 

13.    Fabricate study models   

 

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Expected Student Behavior

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

Chapter exams          20%

Quizzes   15%

Demonstrative Competencies     35%

Final Exam         30%

The following grading 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.

 

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 fourth (4th) 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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Additional Information

 ELECTRONIC AND RECORDING DEVICES

In order to create a proper learning environment, free of unneccessary distractions, all electronic devices are prohibited in this course.

Cell phones maybe checked at designated break times. Any student that is found texting or talking on their phones during ANY part of class, clinical or lab experience will be asked to leave class for that day and receive a grade of zero for that time period.  Students with children or others in their care may give the the Dental Hygiene front clinical office number to the caregivers for EMERGENCY use only. The front office will then relay the message to the student and the student will be allowed to return the caregivers call immediately. The number is :  806-354-6050.   The AC police may also be called during an EMERGENCY.. that number is  806-371-5163