Materials in Oral Health

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Materials in Oral Health

Name: Materials in Oral Health
Rating: 4.683794466403162 (506 reviews)

Instructors: Jukka Pekka Matinlinna

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4 modules

Gain insight into a topic and learn the fundamentals.

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4 modules

Gain insight into a topic and learn the fundamentals.

4.7

(506 reviews)

15 hours to complete

3 weeks at 5 hours a week

Flexible schedule

Learn at your own pace

97%

Most learners liked this course

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The drive for development of new and novel oral biomaterials has never been more important with many people using oral biomaterials today and seeing their benefits in restoring and improving their oral health for a more enjoyable lifestyle. The unique properties of biomaterials such as titanium (Ti), zirconia (ZrO2) and various polymeric materials have made them materials of choice in oral health: dental implants, oral and maxillofacial surgery, and even regenerative medicine. Oral biomaterials research today is an exciting and intensive multidisciplinary area that encompasses contributions from a wide range of fields from professional dentistry to biology, chemistry, physics, material science, and engineering.

Materials in Oral Health is a FREE 4-week course open to all interested learners. In the course, you will learn about the special properties and benefits of biomaterials including, titanium and titanium alloys, zirconia and other alloys, ceramics, and modern composites. You will gain insights of the practical use of these biomaterials in different aspects of dentistry and clinical implications. You will realize how contemporary dentistry is about unifying synthetic materials to living tooth and bone tissues. You will get in touch with the crucial roles of digital dentistry and learn about CAD/CAM technology in crown fabrication, 3D printing and digital orthodontics. And lastly, you will be introduced to procedures and testing methods used to test significant mechanical properties of biomaterials in the research laboratory. We cordially invite those of you who wish to make a difference in tomorrow’s dental materials and oral health development to join us in the 4-week journey in Materials in Oral Health. You can get recognition for completion of the course by obtaining a Course Certificate. You can refer to details on: https://learner.coursera.help/hc/en-us/articles/208280196

What's included

15 videos8 readings3 assignments1 peer review4 discussion prompts

15 videosTotal 59 minutes

Welcome to HKU Materials in Oral Health1 minutePreview module
Welcome to WEEK 1 from HKU Dean of Dentistry0 minutes
Introduction to Dental Materials: Metals2 minutes
Introduction of Materials used in Implants4 minutes
What Does the Future Hold for Titanium and Its Alloys?3 minutes
Titanium and Its Applications in Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery6 minutes
An Introduction to Dental Materials: Ceramics, Zirconia and Alumina4 minutes
Introduction of Ceramic Materials Used in Restorative Dentistry3 minutes
The Development and Advantages of Glass Ceramics1 minute
Dental Material Choice: Zirconia vs. Titanium2 minutes
The Challenge of Zirconia as a Dental Material: Surface Treatment2 minutes
An Introduction to Surface Treatment Methods3 minutes
Surface Treatment Method: Acid Etching6 minutes
Acid Etching: Bonding to Enamel and Dentine4 minutes
[Honors Lesson 1H] Silicon and Silicon Compounds in Dentistry11 minutes

8 readingsTotal 80 minutes

From Chief Instructors: About the Course and Disclaimer10 minutes
Honors Lessons (An Option for Learners)10 minutes
The Course Syllabus, the Course Structure and Useful Information10 minutes
Entrance Survey - Let us Know More about You10 minutes
Lesson 1.1 Objectives and Further Reading10 minutes
Lesson 1.2 Objectives and Further Reading10 minutes
Lesson 1.3 Objectives and Further Reading10 minutes
[Honors Lesson 1H] Objectives and Further Reading10 minutes

3 assignmentsTotal 90 minutes

CheckPoint 1.130 minutes
Check Point 1.230 minutes
Check Point 1.330 minutes

1 peer reviewTotal 60 minutes

[Honors Essay 1H] Silicon and Related Compounds60 minutes

4 discussion promptsTotal 40 minutes

Why are you interested in this course?10 minutes
Titanium Implants10 minutes
Titanium vs. Zirconia10 minutes
Surface Treatment in Dentistry10 minutes

What's included

15 videos3 readings3 assignments3 discussion prompts

15 videosTotal 65 minutes

Welcome to Week 20 minutesPreview module
Choice of Dental Fillings: Silver or Composites4 minutes
An Overview of Fibre-Reinforced Composite (FRC) in Dentistry5 minutes
Fibre-Reinforced Composite (FRC) : Chemistry, Properties, Fibre Types and Orientation3 minutes
Applications of Fibre-Reinforced Composite (FRC) in Dentistry4 minutes
An Introduction to Dental Cements5 minutes
Introduction to Glass Ionomer Cements (GIC) and Resin-modified Glass Ionomer Cements (RMGIC)4 minutes
Tricalcium Silicate-based Endodontic Cements - Properties and Modifications5 minutes
Tricalcium Silicate-based Endodontic Cements - Radiopacifier2 minutes
Tricalcium Silicate-based Endodontic Cements - Modifications in Mixing Liquids and Additives7 minutes
Tricalcium Silicate-based Endodontic Cements - Hydraulic Properties and Bioactivities3 minutes
Classification and Composition of Resin Dental Adhesives6 minutes
Resin Adhesion to Tooth Tissues4 minutes
Indications of Resin Dental Adhesives1 minute
Dental Restorative Materials in Paediatric Dentistry6 minutes

3 readingsTotal 30 minutes

Lesson 2.1 Objectives and Further Reading10 minutes
Lesson 2.2 Objectives and Further Reading10 minutes
Lesson 2.3 Objectives and Further Reading10 minutes

3 assignmentsTotal 90 minutes

Check Point 2.130 minutes
Check Point 2.230 minutes
Check Point 2.330 minutes

3 discussion promptsTotal 30 minutes

Amalgam vs. Composite10 minutes
Would tricalcium silicate cement (MTA) dominate in endodontics?10 minutes
Do the difference of anatomical features and age of dentine affect dentine bonding?10 minutes

What's included

14 videos3 readings3 assignments1 discussion prompt

14 videosTotal 32 minutes

Welcome to Week 30 minutesPreview module
The Role of Digital Technology in Dentistry - A Message from Instructor Professor Jukka Matinlinna0 minutes
Introduction to Digital Dentistry - A Message from Instructor Dr. James Tsoi3 minutes
3-D Digital Stereophotogrammetry0 minutes
Intraoral Scanner0 minutes
An Introduction to Oral Radiology3 minutes
The Basic Principles of Cone Beam Computed Tomography (CBCT)6 minutes
Cone Beam Computed Tomography (CBCT)1 minute
CAD/CAM Technology in Crown Fabrication – An Introduction5 minutes
Orthodontics Diagnosis and Treatment Methods1 minute
Digital Dentistry in the Field of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery2 minutes
Digital Probing1 minute
Shade Matching0 minutes
3D Printing in Dentistry2 minutes

3 readingsTotal 30 minutes

Lesson 3.1 Objectives and Further Reading10 minutes
Lesson 3.2 Objectives and Further Reading10 minutes
Lesson 3.3 Objectives and Further Reading10 minutes

3 assignmentsTotal 76 minutes

Check Point 3.116 minutes
Check Point 3.230 minutes
Check Point 3.330 minutes

1 discussion promptTotal 10 minutes

Will digital technologies revolutionize dentistry in the future?10 minutes

What's included

9 videos4 readings2 assignments1 peer review1 discussion prompt

9 videosTotal 52 minutes

Welcome to Week 40 minutesPreview module
Adhesion in Restorative Dentistry5 minutes
A Finite Element Study on Dental Bond Strength Tests3 minutes
Impact of Root Canal Irrigants on Root Filling Materials13 minutes
Introduction to Spectroscopy7 minutes
Surface Analysis : What is a Surface?2 minutes
Methods to Study the Surfaces: ESCA5 minutes
ESCA Study of Titanium13 minutes
(4.2.3) Microtensile Bond Strength Test [A Silent Lab Demonstration]0 minutes

4 readingsTotal 40 minutes

Lesson 4.1 Objectives and Further Reading10 minutes
Lesson 4.2 Objectives and Further Reading10 minutes
Exit Survey: Let us know what you think about the course10 minutes
Honors Lesson 4H Objectives and Further Reading10 minutes

2 assignmentsTotal 60 minutes

Check Point 4.130 minutes
Check Point 4.230 minutes

1 peer reviewTotal 60 minutes

Honors Essay 4H Microtensile Bond Strength Test60 minutes

1 discussion promptTotal 10 minutes

Factors affecting the bond strength10 minutes

Instructors

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Jukka Pekka Matinlinna

The University of Hong Kong

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Reviewed on Jun 23, 2024

Very useful course. This knowledge will surely grow your dental practise.

Reviewed on May 18, 2017

I felt it could be more clinically oriented and subjects could be more elaborate. More demonstrations can also be made

Reviewed on Sep 26, 2017

excellent course for the dentist as well as dental material professionals

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Frequently asked questions

The major aim of the course is to help the students:

LEARN about important biomaterials used in oral health and their unique properties and use, UNDERSTAND the selection and clinical implications and potentials of biomaterials and technology used in dentistry, and APPLY the related knowledge, experience, challenges, and expertise in studies and research in oral biomaterials and CREATE SYNERGY in ever growing needs and contribution to tomorrow’s dentistry.

The MOOC includes 4 modules and runs over a period of 4 weeks.

You can refer to the Learning objectives page.

Week 1 reveals the unique properties and clinical implications of the much sort-after titanium and various ceramics and discusses the importance of surface treatments and modifications.

Week 2 discusses the characteristics of modern resin composites, other polymeric materials, and dental cements, looking into adhesion strength and the role of dentin bonding agents.

Week 3 explores present day and future dentistry: the increasingly popular role of digital dentistry in practice today, including CAD/CAM, crown fabrication, 3D printing and orthodontics.

Week 4 shows major research laboratory tests for testing specific mechanical properties, adhesion strength, as well as, spectroscopic techniques used in the analysis and charaacterization of biomaterials.

Each Weekly Module is divided into 3 to 4 Lessons, depending on the content area and topics. Each Module includes Learning Objectives, Further Reading materials for the week and Discussion Prompt questions in the discussion forum.

Each individual Lesson in the Weekly Module contains 3 to 4 video lecture videos and an automated assessment of Multiple Choice questions for knowledge consolidation.

The Teachers of the course are dental practitioners and experts in dental materials from around the world:

Professor Jukka P. Matinlinna (The University of Hong Kong)

Dr. James K. H. Tsoi (The University of Hong Kong)

Dr. Nikos Mattheos (The University of Hong Kong)

Prof. Niklaus P. Lang (The University of Hong Kong, University of Berne, Switzerland)

Dr. Justin P. Curtin (The University of Hong Kong)

Dr. Edmond H. N. Pow (The University of Hong Kong)

Prof. Timo Närhi (The University of Turku)

Dr. Hamdi H. Hamama (The University of Hong Kong)

Prof. Damien Walmsley (The University of Birmingham)

Prof. Pekka Vallittu (The University of Turku)

Prof. Cynthia K. Y. Yiu (The University of Hong Kong)

Prof. Josette Camilleri (The University of Malta)

Dr. Manikandan Ekambaram (The University of Hong Kong)

Dr. Walter Y. H. Lam (The University of Hong Kong)

Prof. Michael Bornstein (The University of Hong Kong)

Dr. Andy W. K. Yeung (The University of Hong Kong)

Dr. Henry W. K. Luk (The University of Hong Kong)

Dr. John Y. C. Wu (The University of Hong Kong)

Dr. Winnie W. S. Choi (The University of Hong Kong)

Dr. Dominic K. L. Ho (The University of Hong Kong)

Dr. Will W. Qiao (The University of Hong Kong)

Dr. Tian Tian (The University of Hong Kong)

Dr. Fabio Savoldi (The University of Hong Kong)

Dr. Xiaozhuang Jin (The University of Hong Kong)

Dr. Prasanna Neelakantan (The University of Hong Kong)

Prof. Will Palin (The University of Birmingham)

Prof. Edwin Kukk (The University of Turku)

Dr. Sari Granroth (The University of Turku)

Access to lectures and assignments depends on your type of enrollment. If you take a course in audit mode, you will be able to see most course materials for free. To access graded assignments and to earn a Certificate, you will need to purchase the Certificate experience, during or after your audit. If you don't see the audit option:

The course may not offer an audit option. You can try a Free Trial instead, or apply for Financial Aid.
The course may offer 'Full Course, No Certificate' instead. This option lets you see all course materials, submit required assessments, and get a final grade. This also means that you will not be able to purchase a Certificate experience.

When you purchase a Certificate you get access to all course materials, including graded assignments. Upon completing the course, your electronic Certificate will be added to your Accomplishments page - from there, you can print your Certificate or add it to your LinkedIn profile. If you only want to read and view the course content, you can audit the course for free.

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