Dental Laboratory Patient Care 1 (DENT 1170)
This course reviews the basic concepts of chemistry and physics as it pertain to dental laboratory technology, materials, instruments and equipment. Students will learn key health and safety and quality management skills. Students will learn about hygiene and health promotion to avoid infection and cross-contamination in a dental laboratory environment.
Course code: DENT 1170
Credits: 1.0
Tuition: $0
Length: 30.0 hours
Course outline:
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- Introduction to dental materials, equipment and instruments relevant to dental technology
- WHMIS (Workplace Hazardous Material Information System) & dental materials and medical device restrictions under regulatory authority of the Health Protection Branch of Health Canada
- WorkSafe BC Rules and Safety and Emergency Response
- Infection control
- Protective equipment/devices
- Monomers, Polymers & Co polymers
- Classifications of materials used in the design, fabrication, and repair of dental prostheses and appliances
- Dental Materials Components
- Polymers, surface energy & bonding
- Biocompatibility of Dental Materials
- Dental Waxes & Impression Materials
- Ceramics and Zirconia
This course is offered as part of a VCC program only.
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