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Jordan University of Science and Technology Faculty of Dentistry Department of Prosthodontics First Semester, 2008

Course Information Course Title Advanced Dental Materials Science Course Number Dent 760 (507601) Lecture Time Weds 1:00 – 3:00 pm (Ramadan 1:00 – 2:30 pm) Lecture Venue Postgraduate Lecture Hall #1, First Floor, Dental Teaching Clinics (10G), JUST Campus Prerequisites N/A Course Website http://elearning.just.edu.jo Instructor Dr. Esam Alem Office Location Second Floor, Dental Teaching Clinics (10G), JUST Campus Office Phone 23944 Office Hours Tues 3:00 – 5:00 pm (or by appointment) E-mail [email protected]

Course Description

This course is designed to provide students with the basics of the Dental Materials' science and a perspective on the advancements in newly developed materials or improvements to those currently in use. This includes the introduction to the main dental materials applied in the dental services (clinics, labs, hospitals…), their physical properties, handling characteristics, their use in the fabrication of dental appliances or the maintenance of dental materials once they are placed in the mouth. Such knowledge will be applied for the selection and provision of optimal dental care within the dental clinic and is instrumental in educating patients in the home maintenance of restorations and prostheses as well as preventive education and therapy.

Assessment

Written Exams:

 Two exams are scheduled for the semester: Mid-term and Final Examinations  Examinations may consist of objective questions, matching questions, multiple choice questions, and short answer questions for the analysis and application of what you have learned.

Quizzes:  Unscheduled quizzes will be given during the course.  These will serve to encourage the student to keep on track in terms of building and reviewing the basic knowledge presented and as a rehearsal of other exam styles which may be covered in addition to the inter-semester tests.  Absence from quizzes cannot be made up.

Assignments and Presentations  Each student will be assigned presentation topics during the semester.

Marks Distribution

Theory Examinations  Midterm Examination : 30 %  Final Examination : 40%

Quizzes : 10%

Assignments & Presentations : 20%

Teaching & Learning Methods

1. Power point presentations including basic outline of each 2. Student presentations and discussion

Course Content Week Topics 1. Introduction into the course 2. Oral cavity considerations; Properties of Materials 3. Impression Materials 4. Gypsum 5. Polymers and Denture Base Resins 6. Adhesive Systems and Composites Midterm Examination 7. Dental Amalgam 8. Metals and Alloys 9. Cements 10. Waxes 11. Ceramics 12. Endodontic and Bleaching materials 13. Dental Implant Materials 14. Accessory Dental Materials Final Examination

References (1) Title Phillips’ Science of Dental Materials Author Kenneth J. Anusavice Publisher Saunders - Elsevier Science, St. Louis Year 2003 Edition 11th Book Website http://www.elsevier.com

(2) Title Craig’s Restorative Dental Materials Author John M. Powers and Ronald L. Sakaguchi Publisher Mosby – Elsevier, St. Louis Year 2006 Edition 12th Book http://evolve.elsevier.com/Powers/restorative Website

(3) Title Applied Dental Materials Author John F. McCabe and Angus Walls Publisher John Wiley and Sons Year 2008 Edition 9th Book Website http://www.wiley-vch.de

(4) Handouts and current literature will supplement the course material as necessary.

Additional Notes Assignments To be submitted within 2 weeks from distributing the topics, should rely mainly on current literature Cheating University rules apply Attendance University rules apply. (90% Attendance necessary to pass course). Graded Exams Answers will be discussed after marking the papers Participation Students are expected to read articles given in advance

**Any modifications to this syllabus will be announced as early as possible.**