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    Apr 19, 2024  
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DHYG 317 Restorative Dentistry I (1 credit)



Prerequisite Current enrollment in Bachelor of Applied Science in Dental Hygiene program.

Course Description
Facilitates the growth of developing skills from DHYG 277 and DHYG 287 in the placement, carving and polishing of dental amalgam restorations on the adult dentition, and the placement, finishing and polishing of composite restorations on the adult dentition in a lab setting.

Student Outcomes
1. In a lab setting, consistently describe, identify and/or demonstrate increasingly competent skills to a clinically acceptable level:
a. the correct placement, finishing, and polishing of Class I, II, III and V composite restorations as per current evidence-based best practices.
b. the correct placement and carving of Class I, II and V amalgam restorations as per current evidence-based best practices.

2. In all settings, demonstrate professional, compassionate and communication skills using correct terminology and vocabulary necessary to discuss restorative procedures with patients, peers, and other health care professionals and health care teams to foster health and health behavior.
3. Identify and differentiate between primary and adult amalgam and composite restorations.
4. In all settings, demonstrate professional communication skills using correct terminology and vocabulary necessary to discuss restorative procedures with patients, peers, and other health care professionals and health care teams to foster health and health behavior.



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