DHE 132 - Dental Materials

2 Credits, 2 Contact Hours (2 lec.)

Chemical and physical properties of dental materials used in dental practice. Includes introduction to dental materials, preventive sealants and restorative materials, dental cements. Also includes impression materials, gypsum products, miscellaneous dental materials; and gold, non-precious alloys, and casting of metals.

Prerequisite(s): DHE 101, DHE 101LC, DHE 104, DHE 104LB, DHE 107, DHE 112, DHE 116, and DHE 116LC.
Corequisite(s): DHE 119, DHE 120, DHE 122, DHE 132LB, DHE 150, DHE 150LB, DHE 150LC
Information: Students must be admitted to the PCC Dental Hygiene program and obtain consent of the Dental Hygiene department before enrolling in this course. DAE 164 can be substituted for DHE 132 if completed within the last three years, see academic advisor or faculty for information regarding course substitution. To substitute DAE 164 for DHE 132, student must have current CDA certification.