Propaedeutic Opertative Dentistry 1

Aim and Content

Basic subjects/topics in Cariology, Biomaterials and subjects/topics associated with different types of direct restorations are taught.

Learning Outcomes

KnowledgeStudents will be able to explain:

• the principles and methods for direct restorations
• hand instruments and rotating instruments
• the effects of different preparation instruments on dental hard tissues
• how to handle the dental materials which were used in the course
• basic topics in Cariology?
• characteristics of the current filling materials for direct restauration
• the basic principles of cavity preparation, plastic filling materials and their application

SkillsStudents will be able to:

• assess the indications for various types of direct restorations
• handle the materials in direct restorations affiliations
• the manual skills that are necessary to start clinical practice in Cariology

General competence

Through skills training, the students should have a conscious attitude towards technical quality.

Course offered (semester)

4th semester

Language of Instruction

Norwegian

Department

Department of clinical dentistry

Teaching Methods

The teaching plan includes lectures, seminars, demonstrations and work on models. Preclinical education/training is mandatory.During the preclinical course in cariology (Block Part 1) a theoretical test will be held.

Assessment methods

The practical presentations are continuously assessed and summarized in the end. A written examination and practical clinical work must be approved before the student can start treating patients in Cariology in the clinic.

Grading Scale

Pass/fail

Course Unit Evaluation

Written evaluation on My Space/Mi side.

Contact Information

studie@iko.uib.no