DHYG 4830 - Dental Materials
Fall 2026 Syllabus, Section 01, CRN 41220,
Credit hours: 1
Course Meeting Times
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Instructor
Dana Jordan
Email: dnpowell@ysu.edu
Course Description
4830. Dental Materials. The sources, physical properties, methods of manufacturing, and uses of various dental materials. Emphasis on the newest products, and interpretation of research supporting product effectiveness. Prereq.: DHYG 3704L. 1 s.h.
Course Readings
| Group | Title | Author | ISBN |
|---|---|---|---|
| Required | Clinical Aspects of Dental Materials, 5th edition, 2018 | Gladwin, M., Bagby, M. | |
| Optional | Wilkins' Clinical Practice of the Dental Hygienist, 13th ed, 2020 | Boyd, L., Mallonee, L., & Wyche, C. |
The course readings are subject to change in the event of extenuating circumstances, research developments, current events, and/or to ensure better learning.
Assignments/Assessments
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Schedule of Topics and Assignments
| Day | Date | Reading(s) | Proposed Topic | Due/To Prepare for Class |
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| Thu | 8/27 | Chapter 1 | Guest Speaker- Alli Hall, Sodium Dental | |
| Thu | 9/3 | Chapters 8, 21, 22, 27, 29, 30 | Impression Materials | |
| Thu | 9/10 | Chapters 9, 28 | Gypsum Materials | |
| Thu | 9/17 | Chapters 2, 3 | Science and Properties | |
| Thu | 9/24 | Chapter 4 | Adhesive Materials | QUIZ 1 |
| Thu | 10/1 | Chapters 5, 24, 25, 36 | Direct Polymeric Restorative Materials | |
| Thu | 10/8 | Chapters 6, 26 | Amalgam Review for Midterm |
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| Thu | 10/15 | MID TERM | ||
| Thu | 10/22 | Chapters 7, 23 | Dental Cements | Last day to withdraw with a grade of "W" 10/25/26 |
| Thu | 10/29 | NEW PRODUCT SEARCH DUE (Presentations) | ||
| Thu | 11/5 | Chapters 10, 11, 35 | Fixed and Removable Prostheses | |
| Thu | 11/12 | Chapters 12, 13, 32, 33, 34 | Implants/ Specialty Materials | |
| Thu | 11/19 | Chapters 14, 15, 16, 17, 31, 36 | Radiographic & Clinical Detection Polishing Materials/ Whitening |
QUIZ 2 |
| Thu | 11/26 | No Class | ||
| Thu | 12/3 | Chapter 18 | Oral Appliances Review for Final |
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| Thu | 12/10 | FINAL EXAMINATION |
The course schedule, policies, procedures, and assignments in this course are subject to change in the event of extenuating circumstances, by mutual agreement, and/or to ensure better learning.