Course Outline:

This is an introductory course that is suitable for dental students, dental assisting, and other dental health occupations. The course emphasizes the knowledge of dental students about how to fabricate dental restorations, prostheses and appliances to a high standard of precision.

The course includes: Introductory techniques, Applied Dental Materials, Dental Anatomy & Physiology, Steps of fabricating Removable Complete & Partial Dentures, Cast Restorations, Removable Orthodontics, Ceramic Restorations, Bonded Restorations, Fixed and Functional Orthodontics, Advanced Dental Assignments, and Maxillofacial Prosthodontic appliances such as obturators.

During the last part of the course, the student will undertake periods of work placements normally at the dental clinics of Qassim University. The placement periods will enable him to gain the necessary experience in producing appliances, restorations and prostheses for patients.