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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 CDAMP-7-OV 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 CDAMP-7-OV