Pierce College Dental Hygiene Syllabus
Campus-Lakewood, WA and Port Angeles, WA
Quarter
Winter 2012
Course Title
Course Credits
DHYG 217, Fundamentals of Restorative Dentistry VI
Pre-requisites
Course
Description
Locations
Days and
Times
Instructors
Office Hours
and Room
Contact
Information
Required
Texts
1
(10 hours of lecture/lab equivalent)
Enrollment in the Dental Hygiene Program and successful completion of DHYG
207 (formerly 234).
Sixth in a series of seven courses, Fundamentals of Restorative Dentistry I-VI,
facilitating the growth of competent skills in the placement, carving and
polishing of dental amalgam restorations on the adult dentition and primary
dentition and the placement, finishing and polishing of composite restorations on
the adult dentition in a pre-clinical setting, as well as treatment planning for the
restorative patient.
Lecture: Cascade 125
Pierce Lab: Cascade
(Clinic)
Lecture: Fridays 11-1(occasionally shortened or extended to accommodate
materials needing to be covered in lecture and labs)
Lab: as needed per topic combined with lecture from 11-1
Lecture: Sheila Norton BS, RDH
Pierce Lab: Sheila Norton BS, RDH
Monday’s 1-3 or arranged
Friday’s 10-11 am and 4-5 pm
C-122
Email: snorton@pierce.ctc.edu
Emergency phone # 360-790-1915
REQUIRED TEXTS
1 Clinical Aspects of Dental Materials by Gladwin – Bagby (CADM) 2nd
addition
2 The Dental Assistant by Anderson, Pendleton, 7th Edition (DA)
3 Course Handouts
OPTIONAL TEXT
Dental Instruments: A Pocket Guide by Linda R. Bartolomucci Boyd
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1. 1.5 Hours: Describe and demonstrate techniques for multiple adjacent
restorations. (E,F)
2. 2 Hours: Demonstrate shade selection and layering for the best
esthetic appearance of composite restorations. (A,E)
3. 2 Hours: Demonstrate techniques for Class IV composite restorations
using corner forms and free-hand techniques to an acceptable level.
(E,F)
4. 2 Hours: Identify and indicate the use of composite veneers as related
to diastima or other defect/disease. Describe in detail the placement
techniques for composite veneers and diastema closure procedures.
(F)
5. .5 hours: Describe when cusp build-ups are appropriate and which
materials are indicated. (A,F)
6. 1 Hour: Identify pins and posts in dentistry and on radiographic films
and describe their function.(A,F)
7. 1 Hour: Discuss treatment planning, prioritizing and phasing
treatment. (F)
Course
Outcomes
Continuing
Skills
Development
in conjunction
with set
outcomes
________________________________________________________
1. Continued development of the course outcomes in DHYG 107, 117,
127, 167, and 207 with ever increasing level of complexity in
restorations and variations of techniques. (A,D,E)
2. Demonstrate and further develop competent skills in placing, carving
and polishing complex amalgam restorations and placing, finishing,
and polishing complex composite restorations to an acceptable level.
(A, B, D,Z)
3. Identify the standards for evaluating and self-evaluate Class II
amalgam and composite restorations according to the Western
Regional Exam Board (WREB). (A,B,C,D,Z)
ASSESSMENT TOOLS:
A.
B.
C.
D.
E.
F.
Z.
Course
Objectives
Instructor observation
Formal assessment
Self-evaluation
Student proficiency
Clinical demonstration
Written essay
Clinical AIS Evaluation Criteria and/or Pierce College Global Rubrics
Lesson 1: Restoring adjacent proximal restorations 1.5 Hours: Describe and
demonstrate techniques for multiple adjacent restorations. (E,F)
1.1
When placing back to back restorations identify which restoration to be
done first.
1.2
Identify how to evaluate when there is proper contour of the proximal of
the initially placed restoration.
1.3
Know what an undercontoured and overcontoured matrix band will
produce for the 2nd placed restoration.
1.4
Identify how to remedy the resulting errors for band contour prior to
placing the 2nd restoration.
________________________________________________________________
Lesson 2: Composite layering and shade selection: 2 Hours: Demonstrate shade
selection and layering for the best esthetic appearance of composite
restorations. (A,E)
2.1
Identify techniques to determine proper base shades.
2.2
Demonstrate how to use the Filtex shade wheel to determine multiple
shades when layering.
2.3
Know the difference between B, D and E shades of composite and when
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2.4
to use them.
Understand the terminology of hue, chroma and value and how these
concepts apply to shade selection.
________________________________________________________________
Lesson 3: Class IV composite restorations: 2 Hours: Demonstrate techniques for
Class IV composite restorations using corner forms and free-hand techniques
to an acceptable level. (E,F)
3.1
Demonstrate knowledge of the corner form technique and the free hand
technique for placement of Class IV restorations.
3.2
Determine the best technique for individual situations.
3.3
Show knowledge of the shade layering concept and its use in Class IV
restorations.
__________________________________________________________________
Lesson 4: Composite veneers and Diastima closures 2 Hours: Identify and
indicate the use of composite veneers as related to diastima or other
defect/disease. Describe in detail the placement techniques for composite
veneers and diastema closure procedures. (F)
4.1
Understand the rationale for placing composite veneers.
4.2
Explain the use of composite veneers for restoring peg laterals.
4.3
Explain the techniques used by Dr. Fahl for diastima closure and how
you could incorporate them into your clinical use.
__________________________________________________________________
Lesson 5: Cusp buildups: .5 hours: Describe when cusp build-ups are
appropriate and which materials are indicated. (A,F)
5.1
Identify when cusp buildups would be appropriate treatment for a
patient.
5.2
Determine which restorative material would be best for a particular
cusp build up and why.
__________________________________________________________________
Lesson 6: Pins and Posts: 1 Hour: Identify pins and posts in dentistry and on
radiographic films and describe their function.(A,F)
6.1
Differentiate between a pin and a post in dentistry and on radiographs.
6.2
Identify when pins and posts are used in today’s dentistry.
____________________________________________________________________
Lesson 7: Restorative treatment planning: 1 Hour: Discuss treatment planning,
prioritizing and phasing treatment. (F)
7.1
Differentiate between ideal, practical and essential dentistry.
7.2
Explain the concept of “standard of care” and how this applies to
current treatment planning
7.3
Determine the appropriate use of crowns, onlays and inlays (according
to Dr. Karzowski’s information).
7.4
Identify when a crown is need by the amount of restorative material or
decay is present.
Teaching
Methodologies
Student
Conduct
Policy
In class lectures and discussions regarding topics pertinent to course of study.
Final paper covering lecture and required reading/materials
Please refer directly to the Pierce College Student Code of Conduct and the
Pierce College Dental Hygiene Program Student Handbook for the general
guidelines of the conduct within and related to this class. Please remember that
you signed and agreed to all of the rules, policies etc. set forth in the handbook.
Please review for use of cell phones in classroom and clinic.
A grade of 2.0 must be achieved to pass this course and continue in the
restorative dentistry series. Final grades below a 2.0 will be subject to academic
review.
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No work is accepted late.
Course
Evaluation/
Requirements
Course Evaluation
Attendance, Professionalism and Participation
Lab activities
Mock Board
Final Paper
30%
20%
25%
25%
Course Requirements
1. Attendance and participation in lecture and discussions
Grade based on attendance and participation in group discussions and
interest in subject matter. Quality of journal synopsis will also be
included.
2. Lab activities
a. Completed corner restorations #8 and #24
b. Completed back to back restorations #18MO/#19DO
3. Mock board score
Mock board and lab restoration pairs graded as follows:
A/A 4.0
A/I
3.0
I/I
2.0
S/A,I 1.0
An A/A score will be applied to the “passes WREB” totals
5 –A/A pairs are required for Director’s signature for applying to take
early restorative WREB exam.
Disclaimer
Security
Final paper: Write a paper with a synopsis of each topic discussed in lectures in
“Advanced Restorative Techniques” and how they are applied to your future
employment as dental hygienist. (2 typed pages min, 12 fount, 1 ½ spaced).
Grading rubric provided below. Please submit a hard copy with a copy of the
rubric on top on the final day of class.
This syllabus may be altered, as deemed necessary by instructor, any time during
the course. Changes, requiring a time alteration, will be given with sufficient
notice for students to accommodate. Emergencies are the exception.
Emergency Procedures for Classrooms
Call 911 and then Campus Safety in response to an imminent threat to persons or
property. In the event of an evacuation (intermittent horns & strobes), gather all
personal belongings and leave the building using the nearest available safe exit.
Be prepared to be outside for one hour and stay a minimum of 200 feet from any
building or structure. So long as it is safe to do so students are expected to stay
on campus and return to class after evacuations that last less then 15 minutes.
Do not attempt to re-enter the building until instructed by an Evacuation
Director (identified by orange vests) or by three horn blasts or bell rings. Please
notify the nearest Campus Safety Officer or Evacuation Director of any one left in
the building or in need of assistance.
Fort Steilacoom Campus Safety (253) 964-6751
COURSE SCHEDULE
Please note that class is not held each week.
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Date
Lessons
Topic
Preparation and/or Prereading assignment
1/9/12
Lecture 89:30
Lab
9:45-12
Lesson 1- Restoring
Adjacent Proximal
Restorations
(Class II and III)
Lesson 2- Composite
layering and Shade
Selection
Lesson 3-Class IV
Composite
restorations
*Course review and
lecture (Rm 125)
*Restoring adjacent
proximal
restorations
*Composite layering and
shade selection
~units set for dentoform
#18MO and 19DO
*units set for dentoforms
Remainder of pairs done
during restorative clinic
1/30
Lecture
8-10
Lesson 4 –Composite
Veneers and Diastima
Closure
MB#3
10:30-12
Mock Board following
lecture
2/13
Lecture and
DVD’s
8-12
Lesson 5-Cusp Buildups
Lesson 6-Pins and
Posts,
Lesson 7-Treatment
Planning
3/5/12
Final Papers Due
(no class)
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Class IV composite
restorations -corner form
and free form tech.
#8-MILusing corner forms
tech and
#24 MIL using free form
tech and composite layering
techniques
#8 MIFL placed for corner
form technique
(units set for Dentoforms)
#24 done during restorative
clinic
*DVD Composite veneers &
Diastima closures –Dr. Faul
Articles-Composite veneers
*Cusp buildups-pins and
posts
*Restorative treatment
planning –
DVD-Dr. Kurzowski
(cusp build-up restoration
done in spring)
This is your final exam!
Be complete and include
details.
Articles
(no lab)
~units set for Dentoforms
Turn in with rubric below
attached on top
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DHYG 217
Topic Review Grade Sheet
Name______________
Student #____________
Criteria for 217 Topic Review paper
Evidence of knowledge of each subject
Points Possible
Score
35
(What did you learn from the session?)
Relating materials to how you might use them
Compare/Contrast
Coverage each topic
35
Spelling and grammar/
overall paper structure
9
Total Points
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21
100
/100
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