DES 1100L - Dental Materials and Expanded Duties Lab

1 cr. hr.
Credit Hours: 1

This lab focuses on the nature, qualities, composition, and manipulation of materials used in dentistry. The primary goal of this lab is to enhance your ability to make clinical judgments regarding the use and care of dental materials based on how these materials react in the oral environment. You will have hands-on lab experience in manipulating dental materials and some clinical experience in manipulating materials in the oral cavity. You will apply pit and fissure sealants, take alginate impressions, and pour and trim study models. Experience in DES 1100L provides the lab and clinical experience necessary for you to perform expanded functions as required by and outlined in Florida Statue Title XXXII, Chapter 466, Section 466.024, and in the Florida Administrative Code Chapter 64, Sections B5-16. 001, B5-16.002, and B5-16.006 through B5-16.010.

Lab Fee: Yes
Course Designations: (OA)

Prerequisite(s): DEH 1002
Corequisite(s): DEH 1130 and DES 1100