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DENT 208.2
(Formerly C&C D 208)
Registration Info — 2003-2004 Regular Session»
Principles and Practice of Dentistry
1(2L), 2(1L)
Introduces students to a number of topics related to the social context within which dentistry exists. These include the history of dentistry, dentistry and ethics, the development of dental education, oral health care delivery systems, current issues in oral health and oral health services in Saskatchewan.
DENT 210.1
Registration Info — 2003-2004 Regular Session»
Application of Dental Research to Clinical Decision Making
2(1L)
Provides students with knowledge of how to access, understand and critically evaluate dental scientific literature. The course will consist of lectures and laboratory sessions. In the laboratory sessions, students will perform computer generated literature searches in the Health Science Computer Lab.
DENT 214.2
(Formerly BD&SS 214)
Registration Info — 2003-2004 Regular Session»
Oral Histology and Embryology
1(2L)
A lecture and laboratory course that studies the development, histology and function of oral structures that have special significance to dentistry. Course content considers the processes involved in craniofacial development; the development of the teeth and palate; and the histology of hard and soft tissues of the oral and perioral regions.
DENT 218.2
(Formerly C&C D 218)
Registration Info — 2003-2004 Regular Session»
Preventive Dentistry
2(2L)
Reviews the epidemiology of oral diseases and current concepts of prevention and their practical application. The various uses of fluorides in disease prevention are dealt with in depth. Other measures discussed include fissure sealants, nutritional counselling and patient motivation in relation both to dental practice and community health programs.
DENT 220.4
(Formerly C&C D 220)
Registration Info — 2003-2004 Regular Session»
Operative Dentistry
1(2L-4P), 2(1L-2P)
A preclinical lecture/ demonstration/ laboratory course introducing the student to the basic biomechanical principles of tooth restoration. The course emphasizes the development of manual dexterity skills using rotary and hand instruments. Attention is also given to the development of professional skills in terms of organization, tidiness and time management. The need for infection control is also introduced.
DENT 221.2
(Formerly C&C D 221)
Registration Info — 2003-2004 Regular Session»
Dental Materials
1&2(1L)
A basic program to familiarize students with the terminology and theoretical concepts of dental materials used in clinical dentistry, as well as the safety issues concerning dental materials.
DENT 225.2
(Formerly BD&SS 225)
Registration Info — 2003-2004 Regular Session»
Dental Anatomy and Morphology
1(2L/P)
An introductory course in dental anatomy, morphology and occlusion. The general objective is to provide the undergraduate dental student with the knowledge of dental anatomy, morphology and occlusion that forms the basis for much of the practice of clinical dentistry.
DENT 226.2
(Formerly BD&SS 226)
Registration Info — 2003-2004 Regular Session»
Occlusion
2(2L/P)
A lecture, laboratory and clinical course that provides an understanding of tooth and arch interrelationships. Occlusal concepts and practices related to removable and fixed prosthodontics will be discussed. Clinical experience will include: diagnostic impression, model fabrication, facebow registration/transfer, articulation mounting, occlusal analysis and night guard delivery.
DENT 230.2
(Formerly C&C D 230)
Registration Info — 2003-2004 Regular Session»
Removable Prosthodontics
2(1L-2P)
A preclinical lecture/ demonstration/ laboratory course in which students will undertake laboratory exercises relating to technical procedures involved in the fabrication of complete denture prostheses. This course will also introduce the students to a clinical setting in which they will assist senior students with the diagnosis and treatment planning as well as the technical procedures required in the provision of prosthestic service.
DENT 288.2
Registration Info — 2003-2004 Regular Session»
Infection Control in Dentistry
2(2L)
Successful prevention of disease spread and proper maintenance of clinic safety require the knowledge of infection control. Dental students must play key roles in the maintenance of the well being of patients and in the organization of safe dental clinics. These responsibilities require an understanding of procedures used for infection control. The objective of the course is to provide a basic concept of infection control in the form of didactic lectures and clinical practice.