Operative Dentistry 2
Course Director: Alireza Sadr
Credits: 5
Quarters/Yr of Program: Summer / 2
Course Overview
This course builds on and applies the information from DENTPC 530 Introduction to Operative Dentistry. This is the students’ first exposure to practical use of a dental handpiece, cavity preparation, and bonding and placement of one-surface composite restorations. Besides restoration techniques, students also learn clinical and non-clinical skill sets that support the performance of operative dentistry.
Learning Objectives
The student who successfully completes this course will be able to:
- Practice operative dentistry ergonomically and safely.
- Demonstrate clinically acceptable preparation and restoration of one-surface composites, sealants, and preventive resin restorations.
- Self-evaluate one-surface preparations and restorations based on principles of cavity preparation.
- Apply the principles of adhesive dentistry to appropriately manipulate composites and bonding agents.
- Synthesize didactic information, the literature, and clinical information to formulate the most appropriate treatment solutions for patient cases.
- Practice productivity, critical thinking, communication, workplace organization, and professional behavior in the preclinical environment.
UWSOD Competencies: C-01, C-10, C-02, C-09, CE-07, C-06, CE-03, C-03, CE-06, C-15, C-07, C-28, C-12, C-05, C-11, C-25, C-19, C-21, C-22, C-23, CE-05
Date last updated: 2025-06-23