Chabot College
Fall 2006
Replaced Fall 2011
Course Outline for Dental Hygiene 55A
DENTAL MATERIALS
Catalog Description:
55A - Dental Materials
1 unit
General and specialty practice materials and techniques. Prerequisite: Dental Hygiene 69A (completed
with a grade of “C” or higher). .5 hour lecture, 1.5 hours laboratory.
[Typical contact hours: lecture 8.75, laboratory 26.25]
Prerequisite Skills:
Before entering the course the student should be able to:
1.
list the six roles of the dental hygienist and give an example or function of the DH in each role;
2.
define Dental Hygiene according to Darby and Walsh;
3.
list the four main processes dental hygienists utilize;
4.
identify three models in dental hygiene care;
5.
differentiate the terms client and patient;
6.
differentiate between the occupational dental hygienist and the professional dental hygienist;
7.
describe ways in which a client’s beliefs, attitudes and values can affect his or her oral health
behavior;
8.
explain the development of dental plaque and its relation to dental diseases;
9.
explain the development of the carious lesion;
10.
articulate the role of dental plaque in the etiology and pathogenesis of the inflammatory
periodontal diseases and dental caries;
11.
describe the oral disease processes by identifying factors involved in the etiology of dental caries
and the inflammatory periodontal disease. Describe the ways in which these factors interact;
12.
describe the role of fluoride in the prevention of dental caries by listing the principle methods of
receiving fluoride protection and the advantages and disadvantages of each method relative to
other available methods;
13.
discuss the role of diet and nutrition in the prevention of dental caries and periodontal disease;
14.
conduct a diet counseling protocol on a student partner, using the procedures and strategies
discussed in class and in the reading assignments;
15.
discuss how the dental hygiene care provider can assist clients with disease prevention and oral
health promotion at various life span stages;
16.
discuss the design characteristics of contemporary manual toothbrush models on the market and
discuss the basic characteristics of a good manual toothbrush;
17.
explain the different manual tooth brushing techniques such as the Bass, Stillman’s and Charters’
technique. Explain the advantages and disadvantages of each method;
18.
explain the advantages and disadvantages for various power toothbrushes and indications for
their use;
19.
identify the various interdental plaque control devices available for client use; discuss the
appropriate use, the indications and contraindications for these devices;
20.
identify the key ingredients of dentifrices;
21.
recommend the appropriate dentifrice for your client’s needs;
22.
identify various mouthrinses and their chemical components;
23.
identify appropriate mouthrinses for your client’s specific needs;
24.
articulate the history of sugar; it’s role in diet and caries;
25.
describe the various types of sugar and sugar alternatives;
26.
discuss with parents their role in helping to maintain health in their child’s mouth;
27.
discuss baby bottle caries, their origin and prevention;
28.
identify the various types of eating disorders and their effects on the oral cavity;
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Course Outline for Dental Hygiene 55A, Page 2
Fall 2006
Prerequisite Skills continued:
29.
explain how oral health products are evaluated;
30.
explain the ADA Seal of Approval process: how a product is reviewed and evaluated;
31.
describe methods for evaluating client oral hygiene practices;
32.
develop and conduct an oral health education program on a classmate;
demonstrate techniques for planning, implementing and evaluating to include:
a.
assessment of client’s oral health needs;
b.
setting of appropriate goals and objectives;
c.
selection of appropriate preventive measures;
d.
selection of appropriate client educational materials, educational methods, and strategies
for communication;
e.
implementation of the oral health care program;
f.
documentation of assessments including evaluation of client’s performance;
g.
evaluation of client response to program;
h.
development of future goals and directions to improve or maintain level of client oral
hygiene practices.
Expected Outcomes for Students:
Upon completion of the course the student should be able to:
1.
distinguish the properties and uses of the following dental materials:
a.
gypsum products;
b.
impression materials;
c.
cements, bases and liners;
d.
restorative material;
• composite resins;
• ceramics;
• amalgam;
e.
bleaching agents;
f.
periodontal dressings;
g.
dental sutures;
h.
dentin/enamel bonding agents;
2.
identify the indications and contraindications of dental hygiene therapy for a variety of dental
materials;
3.
identify the indications/contraindications for dental implants and identify the proper oral hygiene
instructions for the care of implants;
4.
demonstrate the proper procedure for the care of an oral prosthesis;
5.
demonstrate the following procedures to a level of laboratory competency:
a.
placement of Tofflemire matrix and retainer;
b.
polishing of metallic restorations;
c.
temporary crown fabrication;
d.
placement of temporary fillings;
e.
removal of excess cement;
f.
placement of periodontal dressing;
g.
placement of a sealant;
h.
suture removal;
i.
fabrication of mouth guards.
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Course Outline for Dental Hygiene 55A, Page 3
Fall 2006
Course Content:
1.
2.
3.
4.
Properties, preparation, and techniques for common dental materials, with an emphasis on dental
hygiene therapy considerations
a.
Gypsum products
b.
Impression materials
c.
Cements, bases and liners
d.
Restorative material
• Composite resins
• Ceramics
• Amalgam
• Gold
e.
Polishing agents
f.
Bleaching agents
g.
Periodontal dressings
h.
Dental sutures
Indications and contraindications of dental hygiene therapy for a variety of dental hygiene
materials
Care of an oral prosthesis
Fabrication of mouth guards
Methods of Presentation:
1.
2.
3.
4.
Lecture / Demonstration
Class Discussion
Laboratory practice
Audiovisual aids
Assignments and Methods of Evaluating Student Progress:
1.
Typical Assignments
a.
Do a research project on selected dental materials
2.
Methods of Evaluating Student Progress
a.
Quizzes
b.
Final Examination
c.
Laboratory proficiency exams
Textbook(s)(Typical):
Dental Materials Clinical Applications for the Dental Hygienist and Dental Assistant, Hatrick, Eakle & Bird,
W.B. Saunders, 2002 or most recent Edition
Special Student Materials:
None
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Revised: 4/14/05