Overview
This paper covers the science underpinning dental materials important for the practice of dental technology, in particular, materials made from metal, ceramic, polymer and glass.
About this paper
| Paper title | Materials Science for Dental Technology |
|---|---|
| Subject | Dental Technology |
| EFTS | 0.1667 |
| Points | 20 points |
| Teaching period | Full Year (On campus) |
| Domestic Tuition Fees ( NZD ) | $1,693.51 |
| International Tuition Fees | Tuition Fees for international students are elsewhere on this website. |
- Prerequisite
- (CHEM 191 and DTEC 101 and PHSI 191) or DTEC 111
- Limited to
- BDentTech
- Contact
- Teaching staff
Course Co-ordinator: Professor Azam Ali.
- Paper Structure
This paper will build on the dental materials 1 paper (DTEC101) and will provide the student with a more in-depth basis on dental materials. The emphasis of the course will be on topics that complement the practical components of the course, namely metals and ceramics.
- Textbooks
Required course materials will be advised through discipline-specific course books.
- Graduate Attributes Emphasised
- Interdisciplinary perspective, Lifelong learning, Critical thinking, Cultural understanding, Information literacy, Research, Self-motivation.
View more information about Otago's graduate attributes. - Learning Outcomes
Students who successfully complete this paper will gain a more in-depth understanding of dental materials.