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Explain an overview of dental materials and restorative dentistry.
Assessment Strategies
written exam
Criteria
you summarize science of dental materials
you explain a historical overview of the various materials used in dentistry for restorative purposes
you summarize the types, characteristics and use of materials used in dentistry today
you summarize the characteristics of ideal dental materials
you identify quality assurance programs which regulate dental material selection
you differentiate between the types of dental restorations
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Analyze the use of alginate and elastomer impression material in dentistry.
Assessment Strategies
written exam
process evaluation
product evaluation
Criteria
you explain the applications of inelastic/rigid impression materials
you explain the properties of inelastic/rigid impression materials
you explain the uses of inelastic/rigid impression materials
you explain the forms of inelastic/rigid impression materials
you explain the applications of elastic/flexible hydrocolloid impression materials
you explain the properties of elastic/flexible hydrocolloid impression materials
you explain the uses of elastic/flexible hydrocolloid impression materials
you explain the forms of elastic/flexible hydrocolloid impression materials
you differentiate between reversible and irreversible hydrocolloid impression materials
you explain the dimensional changes that occur in alginate as time elapses
you explain the types of flexible/elastomeric/rubber base impression materials
you explain the properties of flexible/elastomeric/rubber base impression materials
you explain the uses of flexible/elastomeric/rubber base impression materials
you explain the mixing of flexible/elastomeric/rubber base impression materials
you demonstrate proper handling of alginate impression material in the lab setting
you use proper aseptic technique during handling of alginate impression material
you disinfect impression prior to pouring of the impression
you store impression prior to pouring of the impression
you separate impression following setting
you trim impression to study models in the lab setting
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Analyze the use of gypsum in dentistry.
Assessment Strategies
written exam
process evaluation
product evaluation
Criteria
you identify source of gypsum
you explain how varying the process of calcining can create various types of gypsum
you compare plaster, stone and die stone
you summarize factors important in mixing and handling of gypsum
you differentiate water/powder ratio of plaster vs. stone
you explain reaction that occurs during setting of gyspum
you explain nuclei of crystallization process in gypsum
you explain setting of gypsum and factors which influence setting time
you describe variations from normal during manipulation of product
you describe variations from normal during setting of product
you describe variations from normal of final product
you manipulate gypsum products in the pouring of impressions to competency in the lab setting
you separate study models from impressions to competency in the lab setting
you trim study models to competency in the lab setting
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Analyze the intermediary materials used in cavity preparations in dentistry.
Assessment Strategies
written exam
process evaluation
Criteria
you summarize purposes of placing intermediary materials in a cavity preparation
you summarize uses of intermediary materials
you summarize properties of intermediary materials
you summarize forms of intermediary materials
you list general characteristics of dental cements
you demonstrate proper handling of intermediary materials in the lab setting
you use aseptic technique in the lab setting when handling intermediary materials
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Analyze the direct restorative materials used to restore carious lesions in dentistry.
Assessment Strategies
written exam
process evaluation
product evaluation for manipulation of amalgam in lab setting
Criteria
you summarize uses of amalgam
you summarize components of amalgam
you summarize forms of amalgam
you differentiate between the types of amalgam
you explain activation of amalgam
you explain trituration of amalgam
you explain handling of amalgam
you explain characteristics and properties of amalgam
you manipulate amalgam to competency in the lab setting
you explain steps in placement of amalgam in a cavity preparation
you explain mechanical and chemical retention
you explain use of retention pins
you explain major cause of failure of amalgam restorations
you differentiate between cavity preparations according to Black's Classification of Cavities
you explain advantages of composite restorative material
you explain disadvantages of composite restorative material
you explain uses of composite restorative material
you explain composition of composite restorative material
you differentiate between types of composite materials
you explain steps of placing composite restorations
you summarize characteristics of failure of composites
you summarize properties of failure of composites
you summarize clinical qualities of failure of composites
you summarize reasons for failure of composites
you explain use of glass ionomers as restorative in geriatric and pedodontic patients
you explain composition, characteristics, properties, setting and clinical performance of glass ionomer restorative materials
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Explain abrasives and the polishing of dental restorations.
Assessment Strategies
written exam
Criteria
you summarize benefits of recontouring, finishing and polishing amalgam restorations
you summarize hardness factors that affect polishing
you summarize the shape of instrument that affects polishing
you summarize abrasive particle sizes that affect polishing
you summarize the pressure applied that affects polishing
you summarize the speed of abrasion that affects polishing
you summarize factors the lubrication that affects polishing
you describe various instruments used in dentistry for cutting and abrading
you explain use of prophy paste for polishing
you explain components of dentifrices
you explain how dentifrices work to clean teeth
you explain use of denture cleansers
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Explain the use and construction of cast restorations in dentistry.
Assessment Strategies
written exam
Criteria
you differentiate between types of cast restorations
you explain the properties of noble metals
you explain the uses of noble in creating cast restorations
you explain the properties of base metals.
you explain the uses of base metals in creating cast restorations
you explain how cast restorations are created using the lost wax casting procedure
you explain how porcelain can be added to cast restorations to make them esthetic
you explain procedure for preparation and placement of cast restorations
you explain how a to determine if a tooth is cracked
you explain use of retention aids for cast restorations
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Summarize the use of pit and fissure sealants in dentistry.
Assessment Strategies
written exam
process evaluation
product evaluation in lab setting
Criteria
you explain how pit and fissure sealants work to prevent dental caries
you summarize the criteria for selecting teeth for application of sealants
you summarize contraindications to sealants
you summarize components of sealant material
you differentiate between self cured and light cured materials
you explain the steps for successful handling and application of sealants
you apply pit and fissure sealants to typodont teeth to competency in the lab setting
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Summarize dental implants as a means of replacing missing teeth.
Assessment Strategies
written exam
Criteria
you summarize components of a dental implant
you explain advantages of dental implants
you explain disadvantages of dental implants
you contrast types of implants
you explain procedures for patient selection
you summarize what is accomplished at each stage of implant process
you explain implant maintenance at home and assessment and maintenance during dental hygiene procedures
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Explain the construction and use of partials and dentures as removable prosthodontics in dentistry.
Assessment Strategies
written exam
Criteria
you summarize the materials used in construction of partials and dentures
you summarize indications for replacing teeth with a partial or a denture
you summarize contraindications for replacing teeth with a partial or a denture
you describe component parts of dentures and partials and the materials used to construct each part
you explain home care instructions for partials and dentures
you summarize means of repairing and relining dentures and partials
you explain immediate dentures
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Explain the procedures used in dentistry to achieve esthetically pleasing teeth.
Assessment Strategies
written exam
Criteria
you summarize veneers
you summarize the uses of veneers
you summarize the limitations of veneers
you summarize the types of veneers
you summarize the procedures for applying veneers
you explain how bleaching works
you explain contraindications for bleaching
you explain adverse reactions that may occur when bleaching
you differentiate between non-vital bleaching, in office bleaching and night guard bleaching