The Science of Dental Materials is an applied basic science about the study of mechanical, physical, biological, and chemical properties of materials used in dentistry, emphasizing materials in association with both clinical and non-clinical aspects. It encompasses the study of composition, manipulative techniques, applications of dental materials, and how they interact with the oral environment in which they are placed. An understanding of these properties as well as their handling is critical to the selection of dental materials in the field of dentistry.

The objective of teaching Dental Materials is to provide both the scientific background and the practical skills students require  to make the best use of novel and available materials. The course begins with an introduction to the major classes of materials used in dentistry including polymers, metals and ceramics, and restorative materials with their properties, manipulation, chemistry, testing methods, and subsequent clinical application

The Dental Materials laboratory at Dow Dental College includes state-of-the-art facilities, the latest dental equipment and materials,  internet connectivity/online resources.