Restorative Techniques for Dental Hygienists – April 29 – May 17, 2019

COURSE OVERVIEW:

Designed specifically for dental hygienists, participants of this course will acquire the necessary knowledge and skills to place technically-sound and clinically acceptable dental restorations using a variety of restorative materials.  The three-week course is comprised of pre-clinical lectures and lab work during the first week, followed by two weeks of rotation at a community clinic where participants restore teeth during live patient care, alternating with lab time to refine technique.

Prior to course participation, registrants must complete a six-week, self-study period using the required textbook and laboratory manual. Participants will be evaluated on this material during the first week of the program. The first week will also include didactic and laboratory sessions, well preparing participants for the clinical component of this program.

In preparation for the course, prepared model teeth will be shipped to course registrants at least six weeks prior to course, with the expectation that participants will practice restorative techniques using armamentarium and supplies (amalgam and composite) available in their usual practice settings. On the first day of class, students will submit their restored models for evaluation and feedback. Participants of this course will be evaluated for both their knowledge, and competency in placing clinically acceptable dental restorations (amalgam and composite). The passing score for this evaluation is 70 per cent.

LEARNING OBJECTIVES:

• Fabricate and safely place clinically and cosmetically acceptable permanent restorations (both direct and indirect), involving but not limited to the selection of client-appropriate materials, matrix system placement, anatomy reformation, retraction cord placement, esthetic considerations, occlusal adjustment, and the polishing/ finishing of restorations
• Fabricate and place clinically acceptable temporary restorations
• Assess the integrity and the appropriate procedures and techniques involved in the placement of implant-supported prosthetics
• Recognize and prevent errors and potential complications associated with dental restorations
• Determine the most appropriate pain management for individual restorative procedures
• Describe theories related to the protection of the pulp through the use of liners and bases, and placing liners and bases
• Incorporate necessary personal protective equipment for both the clinician and patient during restorative dental procedures
• Utilize four-handed techniques in performing restorative procedures

INSTRUCTORS:

Kaleigh Warden, BA (IS), Dip DH, RDH
Instructor; School of Dental Hygiene
Dr. Gerald Niznick College of Dentistry; Rady Faculty of Health Sciences,
University of Manitoba

Connie Hack, RDH
Instructor; School of Dental Hygiene
Dr. Gerald Niznick College of Dentistry, Rady Faculty of Health Sciences,
University of Manitoba

Anthony T. Nowakowski, BSc, DMD, MA, (Dent Ed)
Assistant Professor,
Coordinator General Practice Seminars,
Coordinator Interdisciplinary Case Studies, Department of Restorative Dentistry,
Dr. Gerald Niznick College of Dentistry, Rady Faculty of Health Sciences,
University of Manitoba

Andre J. Vos, BCHD
Dentist Instructor at Access Downtown
Centre for Community Oral Health
Dr. Gerald Niznick College of Dentistry, Rady Faculty of Health Sciences,
University of Manitoba

and other faculty members of the Dr. Gerald Niznick College of Dentistry.

COURSE BROCHURE:  RT DH 2019 WEB

CREDITS:

110 Hours of Continuing Dental Education (CDE) Credit

Rady Faculty of Health Sciences, University of Manitoba Nationally Approved PACE Program Provider for FAGD/MAGD credit. Approval does not imply acceptance by any regulatory authority or AGD endorsement. The current term of approval extends from July 1, 2018 to June 30, 2022. Provider ID# 214210 AGD Code 251, 254, 255.

REFUND POLICY:

A registration refund will be made upon written request prior to March 4th, 2019. A $230 administrative fee will be retained. After this date, requests for refunds will be assessed on a case by case basis and at the discretion of the program coordinator. The University of Manitoba reserves the right to cancel or postpone any educational program due to an insufficient number of registrations. The decision to cancel will normally be made at least fourteen (14) days prior to the program date. Each registrant will be notified by email and provided with a full refund of all registration costs. The University of Manitoba is not liable for any loss, damages or other expenses that such cancellations may cause, including, but not limited to, non-refundable airline fares, hotel penalties or lost income.