DA 120LW - Clinical Dental Assisting II Lab

Credits: 4

     B.          Apply disclosing solution to specific tooth.

     C.          Control slow-speed handpiece in patient's mouth using a fulcrum.

     D.          Perform selective coronal polishing.

2.    Apply a pit and fissure sealant on typodont.

     A.          Assemble the necessary supplies and instruments into a pit and fissure tray setup.

     B.          Demonstrate, by simulation, the application of a sealant.

3.    Administer fluoride treatment.|
     A.          Assemble the necessary supplies and instruments into a fluoride tray setup.

     B.          Demonstrate various fluoride application techniques; including but not limited to tray, varnish and rinses.

4.    Apply desensitizing agents.

     A.          Assemble the necessary armamentarium.

     B.          Explain and demonstrate placement of desensitizing agents.

 5.    Develop skills to assist in orthodontics.

     A.          Describe the orthodontic procedures allowed by the State Board of Dentistry.

     B.          Demonstrate trial sizing of orthodontic bands.

     C.          Demonstrate cementing of orthodontic bands.

     D.          Demonstrate placement and removal of orthodontic separators.

     E.          Demonstrate placement and removal of ligature wires.

     F.           Identify the basic orthodontic instruments and their use in placement of the appliances.

     G.          Demonstrate placing etchant and adhesives prior to placement of orthodontic brackets.

     H.          Demonstrate initial placement of orthodontic brackets.

     I.            Demonstrate taking impressions and bit registration for orthodontic appliances, mouth guards, bite splints, and bleaching trays.

6.    Develop skills to assist in oral surgery.

     A.          Name and describe the function of the types of instruments normally found on an oral surgery tray.

     B.          Explain common postoperative instructions for an oral surgery patient.

     C.          Assist with simulated procedures.

     D.          Assemble the necessary supplies and instruments for a suture removal tray setup.

     E.          Demonstrate the proper removal of sutures.

 7.    Develop skills to assist with administration of nitrous oxide.

     A.          Identify and describe the armamentarium used in administration of nitrous oxide.

     B.          Describe and demonstrate use of the safety features of the nitrous oxide unit.

     C.          Assemble the necessary supplies and equipment for nitrous oxide administration.

     D.          Explain procedure, including benefits and risks, to the patient.

     E.          Assist in simulated administration of nitrous oxide.

 8.    Develop skills to assist in periodontics.

     A.          Identify and describe instruments and procedures used in periodontics.

     B.          Assist with simulated procedures.

     C.          Identify the indications and contraindications for using a periodontal dressing.

     D.          Identify the acceptable characteristics of a dressing material.

     E.          Assemble the necessary supplies and instruments for a periodontal dressing tray setup.

     F.          Demonstrate the placement and removal of a dressing.

     G.         Demonstrate the home care instructions given to the patient.

 9.    Develop skills to assist with pediatric dentistry.

     A.          Identify materials and equipment unique to pediatric dentistry.

     B.          Assist with simulated procedures.

10.  Demonstrate the assistant’s role in the armamentarium of an endodontic procedure.

     Objective

     A.          Prepare necessary armamentarium.

     B.          Assist with simulated procedures.

11.  Perform pulp vitality testing.

     A.          Assemble the necessary armamentarium.

     B.          Demonstrate various pulp testing methods on a typodont/patient.

12.  Dry endodontic canals with absorbent points.

     A.          Assemble appropriate armamentarium.

     B.          Demonstrate measuring absorbent points.

     C.          Demonstrate drying endodontic canal.

13.  Perform an oral pathology examination within the guidelines of the State Board of Dentistry.

     A.          Demonstrate the recording of information from extra and intra oral exam.

     B.          Demonstrate the technique for inspection of all existing dental conditions.

 14.  Communicate Oral Hygiene Instructions to a patient.

     A.          Describe, demonstrate and provide instruction on tooth brushing technique.

     B.          Describe, demonstrate and provide instruction on flossing technique.

     C.          Describe and provide instruction on periodontal disease prevention.

     D.          Describe and provide instruction on caries prevention.