D1 Education

The focus of D1 education comprises introductory concepts of direct restorative procedures. Topics covered include adhesive dentistry, polymerization of dental materials, resin based composites, glass ionomers, pulpa protection procedures, and amalgam restorations. Lecture topics covered include but are not limited to the following:

a.  Tooth Structure and Properties

b.  Introduction to Adhesive Dentistry

c.  Adhesion on Enamel

d.  Adhesion on Dentin

e.  Amalgam: Physicochemical Properties

f.  Amalgam: Clinical Aspects

g.  Resin-Based Restorative Materials: Properties and Structure

h.  Resin-Based Restorative Materials: Classification

i.  Resin-Based Restorative Materials: Clinical Aspects

j.  Pulp Protection Procedures in Restorative Dentistry