Dental Laboratory Patient Care 2 (DENT 1270)

This course builds on the knowledge and skills acquired from Dental Laboratory Patient Care 1. Students will continue to develop their abilities to operate in a safe and competent manner in a dental laboratory environment. Students will learn about intra and extra oral photographing of patients to assist in the technical treatment planning. Students will also learn to perform clinical laboratory procedures (preliminary impression taking and tooth shade matching) in a competent manner.
Course code: DENT 1270
Credits: 1.0
Length: 30.0 hours
Course outline: view https://www.vcc.ca/vccphp/courseoutline?subject=DENT&number=1270

Prerequisites

DENT 1100, DENT 1110, DENT 1130, DENT 1170, DENT 1180.
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Additional Information

  • Anatomy of oral cavity and custom sports guard function
  • Analogue dental impressions, including: (Simulation).
    - patient informed consent process
    - conducting and reviewing patient medical history and dental history.
    - applying cultural competence
  • Digital dental impressions, including: (Simulation).
    - patient informed consent process
    - conducting and reviewing patient medical history and dental history.
    - applying cultural competence
  • Design, fabrication and final insert of a custom sports guard
  • Intra-oral Photography and tooth shade matching

This course is offered as part of a VCC program only.

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† This information is intended as a guideline only. Program and course details are subject to change with the approval of VCC's Board of Governors.