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COURSE TITLE:
Chairside Assisting III_________
COURSE PREFIX AND NO. DENT 1370
LEC
3
LAB
3
CREDIT HOURS
4
COURSE DESCRIPTION:
This course includes a detailed study and practical application of the following procedures: oral inspection,
alginate impression, model trimming, coronal polish, placement and removal of retraction material, oral brush
biopsy, and applying pit and fissure sealants.
COURSE PREREQUISITE (S):
Successful completion of DENT 1360
RATIONALE:
There are changes taking place within the State of Nebraska that will allow dental assistants to do more
expanded functions. DENT 1350 and DENT 1360 does not contain enough time to add the additional expanded
functions. A 3rd DENT 1370 will be added in the 3rd quarter.
REQUIRED TEXTBOOK (S) and/or MATERIALS:
Title:
Delmar’s Dental Assisting: A Comprehensive Approach
Edition:
Current Edition
Author:
Phinney/Halstead
Publisher:
Delmar
Materials:
Supplemental materials will be distributed in the class as needed.
Attached course outline written by:
Reviewed/Revised by:
Joan Trimpey
New Course
Date:
Date:
Effective quarter of course outline: Spring ‘08
Date:
Associate Dean
Date:
Course Objectives, Topical Unit Outlines, and Unit Objectives must be attached to this form.
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TITLE: Chairside Assisting III
PREFIX/NO: DENT 1370
COURSE OBJECTIVES:
1. Identify areas of the face and oral cavity and demonstrate an oral inspection on a live
patient using proper infection control
2. Demonstrate taking alginate impressions for a set of study models on a live patient using
proper infection control
3. Identify proper equipment and materials and demonstrate proper model trimming
technique for study models
4. Indentify instrumentation and materials for and demonstrate the correct method for a
coronal polish on a live patient using proper infection control
5. Describe the types of retraction material and how each material is placed and removed
6. Discuss the function of an oral brush biopsy and demonstrate how an oral brush biopsy
is done on a live patient using proper infection control
7. Discuss the functions and procedure for placing pit and fissure sealant
TOPICAL UNIT OUTLINE/UNIT OBJECTIVES:
Unit I
Oral Inspection
Upon completion of this unit, the dental assisting student will be able to:
1. List the three (3) reasons for performing an oral inspection
2. Explain how the oral inspection may influence treatment planning and assessing patient health
3. Identify, define and spell terminology associated with this procedure (normal and non-pathological
deviations from normal)
4. List the armamentarium required for performing the procedure
5. Explain the difference between bi-manual and bi-digital palpation
6. Discuss why a patient’s records must be reviewed before doing an oral inspection
7. List the medical/dental conditions that may modify or contra-indicate this procedure
8. Explain and demonstrate proper procedures which will insure the patient’s comfort and safety
9. Describe and identify the parts of the oral cavity
10. Make accurate and appropriate chart entries from the findings of the oral inspection
11. Demonstrate the procedure of doing an oral inspection on a patient
Unit II
Alginate Impressions
Upon completion of this unit, the dental assisting student will be able to:
1. Prepare an operatory for taking alginate impressions on a live patient
2. Explain the procedure for taking an alginate impression to the patient
3. Select the appropriate size of tray(s) for the patient’s mouth
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Using proper asepsis, take an alginate impression(s) on a live patient
Evaluate the impression(s) to determine if they are acceptable or if they need to be retaken
Pour up the impression(s)
Evaluate the model(s) for use by the dentist
Taking a bite registration of the patient
Unit III
Model Trimming
Upon completion of this unit, the dental assisting student will be able to:
1. Identify and prepare the equipment and materials needed for modeling trimming a set
of study models of a live patient
2. Demonstrate the proper method of trimming a set of study models of a live patient
Unit IV
Coronal Polish
Upon completion of this unit, the dental assisting student will be able to:
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Define prophylaxis
Explain the difference between prophylaxis and coronal polish
Name and describe the four types of soft deposits that maybe found on the teeth
Explain the difference between subgingival and supragingival calculus
Define the following terms: intrinsic, extrinsic, exogenous, and endogenous
Describe the four (4) types of intrinsic stains
Describe the six (6) types of extrinsic stains
Define abrasive agent and give the six (6) characteristics and effect for each
Name and give the use(s) for the five (5) types of abrasive agents
List five (5) indications for doing a coronal polish
Give six (6) contraindications for doing a coronal polish
List and describe the armamentarium for doing a prophylaxis. Indicate which items
would be used for doing a coronal polish
13. When using the prophy angle and straight handpiece, give the information for the
following: Handpiece grasp, handpiece operation, and fulcrum and finger rest
14. Demonstrate the correct method for doing a coronal polish using correct infection
control on a patient
15. Explain the care given to a fixed appliance and/or removable appliance when doing
a prophylaxis
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Unit V
Placement of Retraction Material
Upon completion of this unit, the dental assisting student will be able to:
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Explain the function of retraction material
Describe the different types of retraction material
Explain to a patient the procedure for placing a retraction material
List the steps of placing and removing retraction material
Unit VI
Oral Brush Biopsy
Upon completion of this unit, the dental assisting student will be able to:
1. Explain the function of an oral brush biopsy
2. Explain to a patient what you are going to do during a oral brush biopsy
3. Describe and demonstrate the procedure for an oral brush biopsy
Unit V I
Pit and Fissure Sealants
Upon completion of this unit, the dental assisting student will be able to:
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Explain the purpose of using enamel sealants and where they are placed
List the indications and contraindications of placing sealants
Describe the types of sealant materials
Explain to a patient the procedure for placing pit and fissure sealants
List the steps of the procedure for placing pit and fissure sealants
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COURSE REQUIREMENTS/EVALUATION:
COURSE OBJECTIVES/ASSESSMENT MEASURES
COURSE OBJECTIVES
1. Identify areas of the face and oral cavity and
ASSESSMENT MEASURES
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is done on a live patient using proper infection control
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Demonstrate the correct method of doing an oral
inspection on a live patient
Written unit quiz
Portion of written final exam
Demonstrate the correct method of taking alginate
impressions on a live patient
Written unit quiz
Portion of written final exam
Demonstrate proper trimming of a set of study
models
Written unit quiz
Portion of written final exam
Demonstrate doing a coronal polish on a live
patient using proper infection control
Written unit quiz
Portion of written final exam
Written unit quiz
Portion of written final exam
Demonstrate an oral brush biopsy on a live patient
using proper infection control
Written unit quiz
Portion of written final exam
7. Discuss the functions and procedure for placing pit and
fissure sealant
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Written unit quiz
Portion of written final exam
demonstrate an oral inspection on a live patient using
proper infection control
2. Demonstrate taking alginate impressions for a set of
study models on a live patient using proper infection control
3. Identify proper equipment and materials and
demonstrate proper model trimming technique for study
models
4. Indentify instrumentation and materials for and
demonstrate the correct method for a coronal polish on a
live patient using proper infection control
5. Describe the types of retraction material and how each
material is placed and removed
6. Discuss the function of an oral brush biopsy and
demonstrate how an oral brush biopsy
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