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CDAMP MODULE VII. OVERVIEW
Dental Specialties
VII.
Dental Specialties
A. Cosmetic Dentistry & Tooth Whitening
B. Prosthodontics
C. Periodontics
D. Endodontics, Oral Surgery
D. Orthodontics
F. Related Laboratory Skills
OBJECTIVES:
A. COSMETIC DENTISTRY & TOOTH WHITENING
Describe the scope and fundamentals of cosmetic dentistry
Explain the psychological & sociological influences of cosmetic dentistry
Identify types of oral photography used in cosmetic dentistry
Describe items used in restorative and soft tissue contouring procedures
Create a marketing plan for a cosmetic practice
Explain various tooth whitening techniques currently used in dentistry
B. PROSTHODONTICS
Define scope of prosthodontics
Explain considerations involved in providing patient options
Describe various types of prostheses and their functions
Compare advantages/disadvantages of fixed and removable prostheses
Describe materials used in the fabrication of dental prostheses
Explain dental laboratory involvement in prostheses fabrication
Describe NYS certified dental assistant’s role in all phases of
prosthodontics
Explain crown build up procedures
Describe implant retainer prostheses
Explain prosthesis maintenance techniques
C. PERIODONTICS
Describe the scope of periodontics
Describe the stages of periodontal disease
Explain procedures involved in diagnosis
Identify and explain purpose of periodontal instruments and materials
Describe surgical and non-surgical procedures practiced in periodontics
Identify types of periodontal dressings, their preparation, placement and removal
Explain periodontal maintenance procedures and the patient’s relating role
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D. ENDODONTICS
Describe disease progression related to endodontics
Describe diagnostic procedures
Identify instruments and materials and describe their use
Understand and prepare for procedure steps
Describe related surgical procedures
ORAL SURGERY
Identify oral surgical instruments and their function
Explain the aseptic procedures required for oral surgery
Prepare the patient for oral surgery
Set up trays and assist during various surgical procedures performed in a dental
office
Understand postoperative instructions given to the patient
Assist during postoperative complications
Describe and list types of implant procedures
E. ORTHODONTICS
Define orthodontics
Describe categories of occlusion
Describe preventive, interceptive, and corrective orthodontics
Explain the process of tooth movement
Describe the records and consultation appointments and the NYS certified dental
assistant’s role in each
Identify and describe the purpose of various orthodontic appliances
Identify common orthodontic instrumentation and use
Describe stages of orthodontic treatment
Explain procedures for securing and removing appliances and how teeth are retained
in position after removal
F. RELATED LABORATORY SKILLS
Identify materials used in the dental laboratory
Demonstrate knowledge and skills needed to prepare, take, and remove alginate
impressions and bite registrations
Describe the preparation of reversible hydrocolloid impression material for the
dentist
Demonstrate knowledge and skill in preparing elastomeric impression materials for
the dentist
Demonstrate knowledge and skills in using gypsum products such as model plaster
and laboratory stone
Demonstrate knowledge and skills in pouring up impressions and trimming dental
casts
Explain the use of a dental articulator
Demonstrate knowledge and skills in fabricating custom impression trays using
vacuum-form, self-curing, light curing, and/ or cold curing methods
Demonstrate knowledge and skills in fabricating and fitting provisional prostheses
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