DBMS 639 ADVANCED DENTAL BIOMATERIALS I
This course has three primary objectives. The first objective is to develop a student?s understanding of the physical and chemical properties of dental biomaterials and the correlation of these materials? characteristics with the selection of dental biomaterials for clinical use. The second objective is to develop an understanding of how dental biomaterials behave in the clinical setting and which characteristics determine their selection and clinical application. The third objective is to develop the ability to read dental biomaterials research papers, to follow the progress of dental biomaterials? new development and research activities, and to be able to summarize and present literature review findings.