REST 703 Minimally Invasive Dentistry I, Direct Restorations SS

Credits: 2
REST 703 is the first in a series of Restorative courses which focus on the fundamentals of Minimally Invasive Dentistry. REST 703 provides the foundation for the Restorative courses that follow. This course introduces students to cariology, covers caries classification and diagnosis, CAMBRA, patient centered caries management, prevention, non-invasive caries treatment, and minimally invasive treatment strategies. Students are taught cavity nomenclature and the principles of cavity preparations. We introduce the importance of ergonomics and enforce these topics during simulated clinic procedures. Students learn principles of tooth whitening, sealants, selective caries removal and pulp capping. The course introduces students to dental materials including composites, sealants, adhesives, cavity liners and bases, amalgam, resin modified glass ionomer and IRM. Cavity preparation and restoration technique is taught didactically and in simulated patient care for class I amalgam and composite and class V composites.

Graded: Pass/No pass
May be taken only once for credit