DA140 : Operative Dentistry & Properties of Dental Materials-Southaven

This course focuses on such support procedures as anesthetic set-ups, oral evacuation methods and the application of rubber dams. Students also learn the uses of hand pieces and rotary cutting instruments. Students learn about the properties and uses of dental materials, including dental cements, cavity liners and varnishes, as well as amalgam and composite restorative materials. The course will also cover the application of topical fluorides and the use of mouth guards. During this course, students prepare a written report based on the student’s own research of a dental topic. Students give an oral presentation of this report to the class.