Download 0749 Supervised Dental Assistant Experience

CLUSTER
Health Science Education
COURSE
Supervised Dental Assistant Experience
WVEIS CODE
0749
COURSE DESCRIPTION
The student within the Supervised Dental Assistant Experience course will focus on instructional components
that will enable him/her to work as an effective member of the dental team. Students will be introduced to the
specialties of dentistry and the requirements necessary to function as an administrative and chair side assistant
in a dental office. *This course is recommended as an elective for the Allied Health Sciences Concentration
(Dental Assisting Specialization).
SKILL SETS
Practice Management
Administrative Office Dental Assistant
Dental Specialties
 Endodontics
 Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery
 Orthodontics
 Pediatrics
 Periodontics
 Prosthodontics
 Public Health
 Oral and Maxillofacial Radiologist
 Oral Pathologist
Supervised Dental Assistant Experience
Skill Set
Knowledge Objectives
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Performance Objectives
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Skill Set
Knowledge Objectives
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Performance Objectives
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Practice Management
Students will demonstrate knowledge of
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protocol and procedures used by the dental office receptionist.
Students will
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differentiate between verbal and non-verbal language using role play.
evaluate the importance of the first impression a patient should receive upon
entering a dental office.
 demonstrate proper protocol for answering an incoming call.
 critique proper protocol for handling a difficult patient via telephone and/or in
person.
 examine the information all messages should contain.
 compare effective ways of scheduling patients.
Administrative Office Dental Assistant
Students will demonstrate knowledge of
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protocol and procedures used by the administrative office manager.
Students will
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differentiate dental office staff and their areas of responsibility.
examine marketing ideas for the dental office.
differentiate between accounts payable and accounts receivable.
establish uses of telephone and business office technology.
recognize the need to be fluent with computerized and manual systems for
patient management.
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 illustrate filing procedures.
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 examine correspondence within the dental office, with other dental
professionals and with insurance companies.
Skill Set
Dental Specialties/Endodontics
Knowledge Objectives Students will demonstrate knowledge of
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 procedures and processes used in endodontics.
Performance Objectives Students will
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examine endodontics and endodontist.
establish the definition of pulpal disease.
select instruments and materials used in endodontics, examining the function
of each.
examine endodontic surgical procedures.
Skill Set
Knowledge Objectives
Dental Specialties/Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery
Students will demonstrate knowledge of
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 procedures and processes used in oral and maxillofacial surgery.
Performance Objectives Students will
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select instruments used in surgery and interpret their use.
recognize the importance of aseptic procedures prior to and following surgery
in the dental office.
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 determine the written and oral postoperative instructions to be given to
patients.
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 differentiate between surgical procedures performed in the dental office and
the hospital.
Skill Set
Dental Specialties/Orthodontics
Knowledge Objectives Students will demonstrate knowledge of
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 procedures and processes used in orthodontics.
Performance Objectives Students will
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Skill Set
Knowledge Objectives
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Performance Objectives
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characterize the orthodontic setting.
outline the critical roles and duties of a dental assistant in the orthodontic
office.
 examine the causes of malocclusion.
 differentiate between preventive, interceptive and corrective orthodontics.
 distinguish between fixed and removable appliances.
 assess the stages of orthodontic treatment.
 evaluate how teeth are retained in position after orthodontic treatment is
complete.
Dental Specialties/Pediatrics
Students will demonstrate knowledge of
 procedures and processes used in pediatrics.
Students will
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characterize the importance of team work in the pediatric office.
determine common behavior of children throughout the stages of growth and
development.
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 establish the role of parent/guardian/family members in the treatment of a
child.
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 relate the unique equipment geared toward pediatric dentistry.
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 recognize signs of child abuse and the procedure for reporting suspected child
abuse.
Skill Set
Dental Specialties/Periodontics
Knowledge Objectives Students will demonstrate knowledge of
procedures and processes used in periodontics.
Performance Objectives
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Students will
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differentiate between the members of the periodontal team and their roles.
examine the diagnostic procedure from start to completion and follow-up for
periodontic patients.
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 differentiate between surgical and non-surgical treatment procedures.
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 establish the role of the patient in maintaining the arrest of periodontal disease.
Dental Specialties/Prosthodontics
Skill Set
Knowledge Objectives Students will demonstrate knowledge of
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 procedures and processes used in prosthodontics.
Performance Objectives Students will
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 pour, trim and articulate models.
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 construct custom trays (i.e. night guard, bleaching tray, mouthpiece).
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 differentiate between waxes and their use.
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 outline the procedure for preparing a fixed crown/bridge for patients.
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 outline the procedure for preparing a removable appliance for patients.
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 relate the importance of following safety precautions during all lab procedures.
Skill Set
Dental Specialties/Public Health
Knowledge Objectives Students will demonstrate knowledge of
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 procedures and processes used in Public Health.
Performance Objectives Students will
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 assess the role of a dental health provider.
Skill Set
Dental Specialties/Oral and Maxillofacial Radiologist
Knowledge Objectives
Students will demonstrate knowledge of
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Performance Objectives
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 procedures and processes used in oral and maxillofacial radiology.
Students will
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Skill Set
Knowledge Objectives
assess the role of the oral and maxillofacial radiologist.
Dental Specialties/Oral Pathologist
Students will demonstrate knowledge of
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 procedures and processes used in oral pathology.
Performance Objectives Students will
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examine the career and duties of the oral pathologist.