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The Professional Dental Assistant Standard 17 Copyright © 2009, 2006 by Saunders, an imprint of Elsevier Inc. All rights reserved. Standard 17 Understand principles of and successfully perform skills related to Dental Assisting, incorporating rubrics from textbooks or clinical standards of practice for the following: A. Identifying teeth using the Federation Dentaire International Numbering System B. Demonstrate brushing and flossing techniques Copyright © 2009, 2006 by Saunders, an imprint of Elsevier Inc. All rights reserved. Characteristics of a Professional Dental Assistant Professional appearance – Good grooming – Good health – Appropriate dress Copyright © 2009, 2006 by Saunders, an imprint of Elsevier Inc. All rights reserved. Fig. 2-2 Dental assistants in professional attire for chairside procedures. Copyright © 2009, 2006 by Saunders, an imprint of Elsevier Inc. All rights reserved. Confidentiality Everything that is said in a dental office must remain confidential. Breaches of confidentiality can result in lawsuits against all involved. Never reveal any information about patients. Never discuss patients outside the office. Copyright © 2009, 2006 by Saunders, an imprint of Elsevier Inc. All rights reserved. Dental Assisting National Board The DANB is the agency responsible for testing dental assistants and issuing the credential of Certified Dental Assistant (CDA). To become a CDA, you must take and pass a written examination administered by the DANB. Successful completion of the DANB examination gives an assistant the right to use the credential of CDA, to wear the official certification pin, and to display the certificate. Copyright © 2009, 2006 by Saunders, an imprint of Elsevier Inc. All rights reserved. Specialty Certification The DANB also issues specialized certifications, such as: Certified Dental Practice Management Assistant (CDPMA) Certified Orthodontic Assistant (COA) Copyright © 2009, 2006 by Saunders, an imprint of Elsevier Inc. All rights reserved. The Registered Dental Assistant (RDA) Registration is a credential issued by some states. It is recognized only by the state that issued the registration. A dental assistant may be a Registered Dental Assistant (RDA) as well as a Certified Dental Assistant (CDA). Each state with registration for dental assistants establishes its own requirements for RDA eligibility, including education or work experience, testing, and continuing education. Copyright © 2009, 2006 by Saunders, an imprint of Elsevier Inc. All rights reserved. Responsibilities of the Chairside Dental Assistant Primary responsibilities in this role include but are not limited to: Seating and preparing for patients Charting Instituting infection-control procedures Mixing and passing dental materials Assisting the dentist during procedures Ensuring patient comfort Exposing and processing radiographs Copyright © 2009, 2006 by Saunders, an imprint of Elsevier Inc. All rights reserved. Roles of the Chairside Assistant Pouring and trimming models and performing other laboratory procedures Providing patient education Providing postoperative instructions to patients Overseeing inventory control and ordering dental supplies Ensuring compliance with OSHA regulations Copyright © 2009, 2006 by Saunders, an imprint of Elsevier Inc. All rights reserved. Responsibilities of the Expanded-Function Assistant Delegation of the following functions varies from state to state, depending on the individual state’s dental practice act: Placing dental sealants Taking impressions Fabricating temporary crowns and bridges Placing retraction cord Applying fluoride Applying topical anesthetic Placing and removing dental dams Placing and removing matrices and wedges (Cont’d) Copyright © 2009, 2006 by Saunders, an imprint of Elsevier Inc. All rights reserved. Responsibilities of the ExpandedFunction Assistant (Cont’d) Applying liners, varnishes, and bases Placing, carving, and finishing amalgam or composite restorations Removing sutures Placing and removing periodontal dressings Performing additional functions as specified in the dental practice act of the state in which the dental assistant is employed It is important to be aware of the laws of the state in which you practice. Copyright © 2009, 2006 by Saunders, an imprint of Elsevier Inc. All rights reserved. Numbering System Federal Dentaire Numbering System The Federation Dentaire Internationale Numbering System (FDI). Internationally the two- digit system is used worldwide. Every branch of dentistry uses this system. Each quadrant is assigned a number.The maxillary right quadrant is assigned the number 1, the maxillary left quadrant is assigned the number 2, the mandibular left quadrant is assigned the number 3, and the mandibular right quadrant is assigned the number 4.The teeth within each quadrant are assigned a number from 1 through 8 with 1 being the central incisor and 8 being the third molar FDI Number System Proper Brushing Technique Brushing Proper Flossing Technique Flossing