DA 110 - Clinical Dental Assisting

1. Explain the responsibilities of the members of the dental health profession.
   1. Identify the objectives of dentistry.
   2. Identify the members of the dental health team.
   3. Describe the role of each member of the dental health team.
   4. Describe the background of the dentist and the dental auxiliaries.
   5. Identify each of the dental specialties.
   6. Define the agencies for Certification and Registration for the Dental Assistant.
   7. Describe advanced functions.
   8. Identify acronyms common to the dental profession.
   9. Identify the factors or programs that influenced changes in dentistry.
   10. Define the purpose of the American Dental Assistants' Association.
   11. Describe the evolution of education for the dental assistant.
2. Describe the components of a modern dental office.
   1. Identify the factors that determine dental office design.
   2. Describe the basic floor plan of a dental suite.
   3. Explain the function of each room in the dental suite.
3. State the principle of four-handed dentistry.
   1. Explain the concept of advanced functions in relation to four-handed dentistry.
   2. Describe the benefits of four-handed dentistry.
   3. Explain positive phrases for implementing four-handed dentistry.
   4. Identify the principle of motion economy.
   5. Identify classifications of motion.
   6. Explain the concept of “see ability” in dentistry as it relates to ergonomics.
4. Describe the utilization of a mirror intraorally.
   1. Explain the use of a dental mirror intraorally.
   2. Establish a fulcrum while using a mirror in various areas of the oral cavity.
5. Describe the isolation techniques used to decrease moisture.
   1. Explain the function of a high velocity evacuation system.
   2. Explain how the HVE system can aid in reducing aerosols in a dental clinic environment.
6. Describe the functions of instruments.
   1. Identify the parts of a dental instrument.
   2. Explain the G.B. Black instrument nomenclature.
   3. Classify dental instruments according to use.
   4. Identify basic dental instruments and functions.
7. Describe the utilization of rotary instruments.
   1. Describe the function of rotary devices used in dentistry today.
   2. Explain the use of a water coolant system in conjunction with dental hand pieces.
   3. Identify burs and their functions.
8. Explain the importance of instrument exchange in four-handed dentistry procedures.
   1. Describe the various instrument grasps.
   2. Identify basic types of instrument exchanges used at chair-side.
   3. Explain the step-by-step procedure for common instrument exchange.
   4. Identify the responsibility of the dentist and dental assistant during instrument exchange.
9. Describe the acquisition of vital signs.
   1. Explain the importance and the process of taking the four vital signs taken in the dental office.
   2. Describe how metabolism affects a patient’s vital signs.
   3. List the common pulse sites for taking a pulse.
   4. Describe the characteristics of the pulse that you would look for in taking a pulse.
   5. Describe the characteristics of respiration and how they affect a patient’s breathing.
   6. Discuss the best way to obtain accurate readings of respiration.
10. Discuss drugs as they relate to dentistry.
    1. Give the definition for a drug.
    2. Discuss current drug legislation.
    3. Define the terms trade name, generic name, and generic equivalent.
    4. List the sources of accurate drug information.
    5. Define and discuss drug interaction, reactions, and effects.
    6. Describe the parts of a prescription.
    7. Describe Dental Assistant’s responsibilities for drugs used in dental practice.
    8. Discuss the dental assistant’s responsibilities when an emergency occurs.
    9. Discuss important areas of patient education.
    10. Take a drug and allergy history.
    11. List and discus the types of drugs used in dentistry.
11. Describe the dental assistant’s role in oral diagnosis and charting.
    1. Describe the process of oral diagnosis.
    2. Describe the importance of a complete personal and medical history.
    3. Explain the need to update a patient’s personal and medical history.
    4. Describe the use of consent forms, radiographs, laboratory studies, study models, and photographs in clinical evaluation.
    5. List the data necessary for a complete dental clinical examination.
    6. Describe common laboratory reports.
    7. Describe the reason for the development of a treatment plan and the process of a case presentation.
12. Describe the purpose for the use of topical and local anesthetic.
    1. Explain the different types of topical and local anesthesia and indications for use.
    2. Describe the types of anesthesia and application in dentistry.
    3. Explain the components of local anesthesia and the effect of each on the human body.
13. Explain the utilization of matrices and wedges.
    1. Define and identify various types of matrix and their usage.
    2. Define and identify various types of wedges and their usage.
14. Explain the utilization of cavity liners and bases.
    1. Classify cavity preparation according to their relationships with pulp.
    2. Explain the different options for protecting the pulp with cavity liners and bases.
    3. Describe the purpose of using cavity liners and bases.
    4. List types of materials used for bases and liners.
15. State the rationale for a sedative restoration.
    1. Identify the cavity preparation that can and cannot successfully receive a sedative restoration.
    2. Identify the commonly used sedative restoration materials.
    3. Identify post-op instruction.
16. Explain the procedural steps of a dental amalgam restoration.
    1. Describe the use of amalgam as a restorative material.
    2. Review the G. B. Black cavity preparation.
    3. Describe the steps of a cavity preparation.
    4. Identify and explain the phases of an amalgam procedure.
17. Explain a composite restorative procedure.
    1. Identify the armamentarium and materials used in the composite resin restorative procedure.
    2. Describe the function of each instrument used during the procedures.
    3. Explain the procedural steps for a composite restoration.