MORE INFORMATION IN DENTAL MATERIALS
cod. 1009777

Academic year 2024/25
5° year of course - Second semester
Professor
Benedetta GHEZZI
Academic discipline
Malattie odontostomatologiche (MED/28)
Field
A scelta dello studente
Type of training activity
Student's choice
25 hours
of face-to-face activities
1 credits
hub: PARMA
course unit
in ITALIAN

Learning objectives

Provide updates and insights into dental materials, as well as the foundation to enable the practitioner to stay up-to-date continuously throughout his or her working life.
Gain advanced knowledge of dental materials, including composites, ceramics, metals, and polymers.
Understand in depth the physical, chemical and mechanical properties of dental materials and their behavior under various clinical conditions.
Apply theoretical knowledge in clinical and laboratory practice.
Critically evaluate the performance of dental materials through laboratory experiments and tests.
Develop decision-making skills to select the most appropriate material for specific clinical applications based on scientific evidence.
Communicate clearly and effectively the results of their research on dental materials.
Collaborate with colleagues and professionals in the field to discuss and solve problems related to the use of dental materials.

Prerequisites

Information acquired in the Dental Materials course (3rd year) is required and taken for granted

Course unit content

Insights and updates regarding commonly used dental materials, with a focus on recent developments presented in the scientific literature.

Full programme

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Bibliography

Selected scientific papers

Teaching methods

Participation in Courses-Congresses-Seminars related to dental materials; critical analysis of scientific articles

Assessment methods and criteria

Oral presentation in which mastery of the topic, critical reasoning and personal elaboration of the subject matter will be assessed. Alternatively, active participation in dedicated seminars arranged with the lecturer.

Certificates of attendance at Courses-Congresses-Seminars.
Questionnaires related to seminars and courses conducted

Other information

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