DHY 241 — Dental Materials
This course studies the physical properties of dental materials encompassing principles of various materials, composition, and uses. The student will be introduced to a variety of dental materials in the classroom and laboratory settings. Emphasis is placed on the rationale for use of particular materials, selection criteria for various manipulative techniques of materials, and the importance of knowledge of materials for the dental hygienist and how these affect his/her responsibility in a clinical setting.
Prerequisites: BIO 100, BIO 111, BIO 112, DHY 125