Materials in Oral Health

The University of Hong Kong

About 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.

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Instructors

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Jukka Pekka Matinlinna

Professor in Dental Materials Science, Head of Unit

Faculty of Dentistry, The University of Hong Kong

14,213 Learners

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James Kit Hon Tsoi

Assistant Professor in Dental Materials Science, Assistant Dean of Electives and Experiential Learning

Faculty of Dentistry, The University of Hong Kong

14,213 Learners

1 Course

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Approx. 15 hours to complete

English

Subtitles: French, Portuguese (European), Chinese (Simplified), Russian, English, Spanish

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The University of Hong Kong

The University of Hong Kong is the territory’s oldest institute of higher learning and also an internationally recognized, research led, comprehensive university. It engages in frontier research and academic endeavours that reflect and address the needs of a fast changing, knowledge-based world.

Syllabus - What you will learn from this course

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Week

Week 1

5 hours to complete

Titanium and Ceramics

5 hours to complete

15 videos (Total 59 min), 8 readings, 4 quizzes

15 videos

Welcome to HKU Materials in Oral Health1m

Welcome to WEEK 1 from HKU Dean of Dentistry54s

Introduction to Dental Materials: Metals2m

Introduction of Materials used in Implants4m

What Does the Future Hold for Titanium and Its Alloys?3m

Titanium and Its Applications in Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery6m

An Introduction to Dental Materials: Ceramics, Zirconia and Alumina4m

Introduction of Ceramic Materials Used in Restorative Dentistry3m

The Development and Advantages of Glass Ceramics1m

Dental Material Choice: Zirconia vs. Titanium2m

The Challenge of Zirconia as a Dental Material: Surface Treatment2m

An Introduction to Surface Treatment Methods3m

Surface Treatment Method: Acid Etching6m

Acid Etching: Bonding to Enamel and Dentine4m

[Honors Lesson 1H] Silicon and Silicon Compounds in Dentistry11m

8 readings

From Chief Instructors: About the Course and Disclaimer10m

Honors Lessons (An Option for Learners)10m

The Course Syllabus, the Course Structure and Useful Information10m

Entrance Survey - Let us Know More about You10m

Lesson 1.1 Objectives and Further Reading10m

Lesson 1.2 Objectives and Further Reading10m

Lesson 1.3 Objectives and Further Reading10m

[Honors Lesson 1H] Objectives and Further Reading10m

3 practice exercises

CheckPoint 1.130m

Check Point 1.230m

Check Point 1.330m

Week

Week 2

4 hours to complete

Modern Composites and Cements

4 hours to complete

15 videos (Total 65 min), 3 readings, 3 quizzes

15 videos

Welcome to Week 221s

Choice of Dental Fillings: Silver or Composites4m

An Overview of Fibre-Reinforced Composite (FRC) in Dentistry5m

Fibre-Reinforced Composite (FRC) : Chemistry, Properties, Fibre Types and Orientation3m

Applications of Fibre-Reinforced Composite (FRC) in Dentistry4m

An Introduction to Dental Cements5m

Introduction to Glass Ionomer Cements (GIC) and Resin-modified Glass Ionomer Cements (RMGIC)4m

Tricalcium Silicate-based Endodontic Cements - Properties and Modifications5m

Tricalcium Silicate-based Endodontic Cements - Radiopacifier2m

Tricalcium Silicate-based Endodontic Cements - Modifications in Mixing Liquids and Additives7m

Tricalcium Silicate-based Endodontic Cements - Hydraulic Properties and Bioactivities3m

Classification and Composition of Resin Dental Adhesives6m

Resin Adhesion to Tooth Tissues4m

Indications of Resin Dental Adhesives1m

Dental Restorative Materials in Paediatric Dentistry6m

3 readings

Lesson 2.1 Objectives and Further Reading10m

Lesson 2.2 Objectives and Further Reading10m

Lesson 2.3 Objectives and Further Reading10m

3 practice exercises

Check Point 2.130m

Check Point 2.230m

Check Point 2.330m

Week

Week 3

3 hours to complete

Digital Dentistry

3 hours to complete

14 videos (Total 33 min), 3 readings, 3 quizzes

14 videos

Welcome to Week 337s

The Role of Digital Technology in Dentistry - A Message from Instructor Professor Jukka Matinlinna52s

Introduction to Digital Dentistry - A Message from Instructor Dr. James Tsoi3m

3-D Digital Stereophotogrammetry38s

Intraoral Scanner57s

An Introduction to Oral Radiology3m

The Basic Principles of Cone Beam Computed Tomography (CBCT)6m

Cone Beam Computed Tomography (CBCT)1m

CAD/CAM Technology in Crown Fabrication – An Introduction5m

Orthodontics Diagnosis and Treatment Methods1m

Digital Dentistry in the Field of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery2m

Digital Probing1m

Shade Matching47s

3D Printing in Dentistry2m

3 readings

Lesson 3.1 Objectives and Further Reading10m

Lesson 3.2 Objectives and Further Reading10m

Lesson 3.3 Objectives and Further Reading10m

3 practice exercises

Check Point 3.130m

Check Point 3.230m

Check Point 3.330m

Week

Week 4

4 hours to complete

Lab Tests

4 hours to complete

9 videos (Total 52 min), 4 readings, 3 quizzes

9 videos

Welcome to Week 426s

Adhesion in Restorative Dentistry5m

A Finite Element Study on Dental Bond Strength Tests3m

Impact of Root Canal Irrigants on Root Filling Materials13m

Introduction to Spectroscopy7m

Surface Analysis : What is a Surface?2m

Methods to Study the Surfaces: ESCA5m

ESCA Study of Titanium13m

(4.2.3) Microtensile Bond Strength Test [A Silent Lab Demonstration]46s

4 readings

Lesson 4.1 Objectives and Further Reading10m

Lesson 4.2 Objectives and Further Reading10m

Exit Survey: Let us know what you think about the course10m

Honors Lesson 4H Objectives and Further Reading10m

2 practice exercises

Check Point 4.130m

Check Point 4.230m

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What is the aim of the course?
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.
What are the contents covered in the course?
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.
What is the structure of a weekly module?
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.
How can I get a course certificate and what is it?
You can earn official recognition for the course you take on Coursera with a Course Certificate for completing and passing course assignments and meeting the assessment standards. Please refer to details on: https://learner.coursera.help/hc/en-us/articles/208280196
Can I re-take the quiz if I did not get all questions correct?
The purpose of the quiz is to help you comprehend the lesson contents. A learner can make 3 attempts to a quiz within 1 hour.
Who are the teachers in Materials in Oral Health course?
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)

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Materials in Oral Health

Materials in Oral Health