DNA 210: Amalgam Restorations: Placing, Packing, Carving, and Polishing

(3 cr.)

Studies the characteristics, manipulation, economical control, storage, and delivery or amalgam restorative materials. Covers the materials and techniques of direct amalgam placement, carving and finishing as support in dental treatment in a Laboratory environment.

Prerequisite: Program director approval and CDA credential.
3 credits, 3-6 hours/ week, contact time = 45 hours.