DHY 269 — Dental Materials for the Dental Hygienist
Introduces composition, properties, characteristics, and care of various dental materials used in dentistry to fabricate dental appliances, tooth restorations and in the prevention and treatment of oral disease. Includes the study of the physical, mechanical, chemical and biocompatibility issues of these materials, their relationship to the oral environment, and the rationale for selecting one material over another. Emphasizes the clinical application and management of these materials from the dental hygiene perspective. Prerequisite: DHY 101 , DHY 105 , DHY 111 and DHY 113 with grades of C or better. Corequisite: DHY 270.
Prerequisites: DHY 101, DHY 105, DHY 111, DHY 113