Hiroshima University Syllabus

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Japanese
Academic Year 2024Year School/Graduate School School of Dentistry Program of Oral Health Sciences Program for Oral Engineering
Lecture Code J1703130 Subject Classification Specialized Education
Subject Name 歯科材料学
Subject Name
(Katakana)
シカザイリョウガク
Subject Name in
English
Dental Material
Instructor MURAYAMA TAKESHI,KATO KOICHI
Instructor
(Katakana)
ムラヤマ タケシ,カトウ コウイチ
Campus Kasumi Semester/Term 2nd-Year,  First Semester,  1Term
Days, Periods, and Classrooms (1T) Mon5-6:DEN Lecture Rm 1
Lesson Style Lecture Lesson Style
(More Details)
 
Focused on lectures, a lot of copying from the blackboard, and PowerPoint is used. 
Credits 1.0 Class Hours/Week   Language of Instruction J : Japanese
Course Level 2 : Undergraduate Low-Intermediate
Course Area(Area) 27 : Health Sciences
Course Area(Discipline) 02 : Dental Sciences
Eligible Students 2nd year students of Course of Oral Health
Keywords Dental materials, Characteristics, Usage 
Special Subject for Teacher Education   Special Subject  
Class Status
within Educational
Program
(Applicable only to targeted subjects for undergraduate students)
To understand physical properties and usage of dental materials required in oral health and to acquire basic and technical knowledge through the actual use of dental materials and apparatuses. 
Criterion referenced
Evaluation
(Applicable only to targeted subjects for undergraduate students)
Oral Engineering
(Knowledge and Understanding)
・Knowledge and understanding of dental materials and biomaterials 
Class Objectives
/Class Outline
Necessary dental materials as oral health care person, that to learn the basic knowledge of machinery and equipment for the purpose. Metallurgical characteristics and handling sides of each dental materials, how to manage, how to handle of each dental machinery and equipment, to lecture on the influence of the living body. In addition, while introducing the actual treatment of the clinical, also refers to the orientation of the dental materials and machinery and equipment in the future of dental care, feed its applicability. Biomaterials and the like, also introduces the latest research trends, the professor also the theory and methods of quality control of the various materials used in the dental practice. 
Class Schedule lesson1
Dental technique and dental materials science, the nature of the dental materials (structure of matter): Murayama
lesson2
Properties of the dental materials (mechanical properties and test method): Murayama
lesson3
Properties of dental materials (physical properties, chemical properties): Kato
lesson4
Properties of dental materials (chemical nature, biological properties): Kato
lesson5
Impression material: Murayama
lesson6
Modeling  material: Murayama
lesson7
Dental materials 2 (bonding material or adhesive, molding repair material, implant material): Murayama
lesson8
Examination: Murayama

A quiz may be given to check the understanding of the lecture. In addition, the final exam will be held on the last day. 
Text/Reference
Books,etc.
Textbook (Shin Shikagikoushi Kyohon [New dental technicians’ textbook] “Shika rikougaku” [dental material science and technology] 2nd edition, Ishiyaku Shuppan, 
PC or AV used in
Class,etc.
 
(More Details) Textbook, handouts, audio materials, visuals (video/PC/other image data) 
Learning techniques to be incorporated  
Suggestions on
Preparation and
Review
Be sure to review after each lecture 
Requirements There are no requirements for taking the course. 
Grading Method Comprehensive evaluation of grades based on final exam (about 90%), attendance attitude and quiz (about 10%). 
Practical Experience  
Summary of Practical Experience and Class Contents based on it  
Message Basically, lectures will be given face-to-face, but depending on the infection status of the new corona and the convenience of teachers, it may be given on-demand. 
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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