Hiroshima University Syllabus

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Japanese
Academic Year 2024Year School/Graduate School School of Dentistry Program of Dentistry
Lecture Code J1503130 Subject Classification Specialized Education
Subject Name 歯科理工学II
Subject Name
(Katakana)
シカリコウガク II
Subject Name in
English
Dental Materials and Devices II
Instructor KATO KOICHI,HIRATA ISAO
Instructor
(Katakana)
カトウ コウイチ,ヒラタ イサオ
Campus Kasumi Semester/Term 2nd-Year,  First Semester,  2Term
Days, Periods, and Classrooms (2T) Fri1-4:DEN Lecture Rm 7
Lesson Style Lecture Lesson Style
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Lecture using Power Point presentations 
Credits 2.0 Class Hours/Week   Language of Instruction B : Japanese/English
Course Level 2 : Undergraduate Low-Intermediate
Course Area(Area) 27 : Health Sciences
Course Area(Discipline) 02 : Dental Sciences
Eligible Students 2nd grade students
Keywords Dental materials, Biomaterials, Biomedical engineering for regenerative medicine 
Special Subject for Teacher Education   Special Subject  
Class Status
within Educational
Program
(Applicable only to targeted subjects for undergraduate students)
To acquire fundamental knowledge on dental materials as a basis for evidence-based dental practice 
Criterion referenced
Evaluation
(Applicable only to targeted subjects for undergraduate students)
Dentistry
(Knowledge and Understanding)
・Knowledge regarding basic and clinical dental medicine
・Knowledge of life sciences
(Comprehensive Abilities)
・Rich humanity, understanding of professional responsibilities of a dentist, and general capabilities including basic knowledge, skills, and attitude required for putting such responsibilities into practice 
Class Objectives
/Class Outline
To gain fundamental knowledge about physicochemical and biological properties of dental materials made of metals,ceramics, polymers and their composites. To learn biomaterials designed for use in oral tissue engineering. 
Class Schedule 1.
 Impression materials 1
 Impression materials 2
2.
 Gypsum Products, Dental waxes
 Dental metals, Casting materials 1
3.
 Dental metals, Casting materials 2
 Dental metals, Casting materials 3
4.
 Preventive materials, Prosthetic resins, Cements 1
 Preventive materials, Prosthetic resins, Cements 2
5.
 Denture base resins 1
 Denture base resins 2
6.
 Dental implants, Endodontic related materials
 Dental ceramics, Orthodontic materials
7.
 Dental equipment
 Cutting, polishing, and abrasive materials
8.
 Biodegradable polymer
 Examination

An examination at the end of the semester 
Text/Reference
Books,etc.
Phillips' Science of Dental Materials, 11th/12th edition, Sanders
 
PC or AV used in
Class,etc.
 
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Learning techniques to be incorporated  
Suggestions on
Preparation and
Review
1-8. Gain a deeper understanding on the dental materials using a the textbook and handouts.
 
Requirements  
Grading Method Mostly by an examination 
Practical Experience  
Summary of Practical Experience and Class Contents based on it  
Message  
Other   
Please fill in the class improvement questionnaire which is carried out on all classes.
Instructors will reflect on your feedback and utilize the information for improving their teaching. 
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