University of Southern California

Ostrow School of Dentistry

Courses of Instruction

The terms indicated are expected but are not guaranteed. For the courses offered during any given term, consult the Schedule of Classes.

Dental Materials (DMAT)

DMAT 316L Dental Materials and Clinical Procedures (2) Biomechanical principles, properties, and manipulation of dental materials; armamentarium for various dental procedures.

DMAT 505 Dental Materials Update (1) Biocompatibility of dental materials, restorative materials and techniques update, critical analysis of published literature. Includes specific laboratory testing research methodology and design of clinical trials.

DMAT 521ab Dental Materials (2-2) Properties, biomechanical function, manipulation, and clinical application of dental materials. Correlates restorative, biological, and materials sciences.

DMAT 701 Advanced Biomaterials (2) Fundamental principles of materials science and clinical dentistry relative to proper selection and manipulation of dental materials.