DDS 509 - Pre-Clinical Practice of Dentistry I

Course Career Undergraduate
Units 15
Approved Hours 39 WEEKS
Fee index 30
Faculty Medicine and Dentistry
Department Dentistry
Typically Offered two term

Description
An introduction to the art and science of clinical practice. Building on the foundation of epidemiology, bacteriology, and gross and microscopic anatomy of the teeth and jaws, students develop an understanding of the genesis of the carious process, and study the restoration of carious teeth and the related rationale. An introduction to the radiographic imaging process and interpretation of radiographs. Students use restoration materials and learn their physical and chemical properties. The principles of occlusion are also introduced.