DENT 3105 - ADVANCED CLINICAL OPERATIVE DENTISTRY

[143 Credits]

The purpose of this course is to develop sound clinical skill and judgment in the placement of a variety of direct and indirect dental restorative materials including composite, amalgam, cast gold and porcelain. Students will learn sound patient management and clinical problem-solving techniques through direct patient care and didactic course work with the goal of gaining the ability to work independently. Confidence in the selection of proper restorative techniques and materials for a variety of clinical needs will be enhanced, and students will learn to evaluate critically new materials and techniques. Successful completion of both didactic and clinical sections is required for completion of this course. (Department of Comprehensive Care Dentistry and Biomaterials)