HE0700 Dental Assisting - Career and Technical Education

CLUSTER Health Science Education

CONCENTRATION

WEVIS CODE

Dental Assisting

HE0700

National Consortium for Health Science Education Health Care Standards http://www.healthscienceconsortium.org/docs/therapeutic_svcs_pathway.pdf

American Dental Association http://www.ada.org/sections/educationAndCareers/pdfs/da.pdf

Sample of reported job titles upon completion of the Dental Assisting Specialization: Dental Assistant,

Registered Dental Assistant, Certified Dental Assistant, Expanded Duties Dental Assistant

Sample of reported job titles upon completion of additional education: Expanded Duties Dental Assistant

(EDDA), Orthodontic Assistant, Certified Registered Dental Assistant, Oral Surgery Assistant, Surgical Dental

Assistant

INDUSTRY CREDENTIAL

Certified Dental Assistant

RECOMMENDED PREREQUISITE

0714 Introduction to Health Care

REQUIRED COURSES (Required Sequence)

Note: A minimum course completion score of 80% is required for progression to next course.

WVEIS Code

0711

0715

0746

0743

ELECTIVE COURSES

Course

Foundations of Health Science

Advanced Principles of Health Science

Dental Science

Dental Assisting Clinical Science

0742

0745

0747

0748

0749

1060

SKILL SETS

Career Preparation Skills

Safety Practices

Leadership Development

Patient/Client Customer Service

Literacy and Numeracy

Academic Foundation

Communications

Systems

Legal Responsibilities

Ethics

Dental Assistant Clinical Practice

Dental Assisting Clinical Mentoring

Dental Specialties

Dental Terminology

Supervised Dental Clinical Experience

Essentials of Addiction and Prevention

Teamwork

Health Maintenance Practices

Technical Skills

Information Technology Applications

Client Interaction

Intra Team Communication

Information Collection

Treatment Planning and Implementation Practices

Monitoring Client Status

Patient/Client Status Evaluation

Clinical Application

Skill sets for Career Preparation Skills, Safety, Leadership Development and Patient/Client Customer Service should be integrated throughout the concentration as remaining skill sets are delivered.

Skill Set

Knowledge Objectives

HE.1

Career Preparation Skills

Students will demonstrate knowledge of

 career paths.

 goal development and achievement.

 attitudes and work habits that support career retention and advancement.

 personal qualities and abilities needed to be effective with children.

 communication in varied contexts.

Performance Objectives

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Students will

 relate skills and abilities to possible career pathways.

 explain methods of goal development.

 discuss methods of time management and task coordination.

 practice professionalism in punctuality, appropriate dress, task completion, etc.

 investigate methods of supervision such as giving and receiving feedback and instruction.

 develop and present a statement of their personal work ethic beliefs.

 prepare an application, cover letter, resume and thank you letter.

 create a personal portfolio for use when applying for employment.

 practice simulated job interviews.

Safety Practices


 infection control.

 controlling the growth and spread of microorganisms.

Students will

 explain principles of infection control.

 perform hand washing according to Centers for Disease Control regulations.

 don and remove non-sterile gloves.

Skill Set


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Leadership Development


 public speaking.

 parliamentary law.

 leadership concepts.

 characteristics of effective teams and organizations.

Performance Objectives Students will

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 develop and deliver speeches.

 participate in meetings using parliamentary procedure.

 attend leadership conferences and training (local, state and/or national).

 volunteer in community service opportunities.

 participate in career development events.

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Skill Set

Knowledge objectives

Patient/Client Customer Service


 customer service.

 patient/client satisfaction.

 patient/client needs assessment.

 quality for services.

Students will

 demonstrate respectful and empathetic treatment of all patients/clients.

 hear and work to resolve complaints from patients/clients or the public.

 check completed work for spelling, punctuation and format.

 greet visitors or callers and handle their inquiries or direct them to the appropriate persons according to their needs.

 answer inquiries pertaining to patient/client care policies and services and work to resolve patient/client complaints.

 measure and assess patient/client and employee satisfaction.

 confer with patients/clients by telephone or in person to provide information about health care or services, take orders from superiors, obtain details of complaints and forward to instructor/supervisor.

 keep records of patient/client interactions, recording details of inquiries, complaints or comments, as well as actions taken per health care institution guidelines.

 check to ensure that appropriate changes were made to work toward resolving patient/client problems.

 describe points of patient/client safety and respond to questions.

 investigate and work to resolve complaints regarding food quality, service or patient/client care within your scope of practice.

 identify the characteristics of each health care industry’s target market.

Literacy and Numeracy


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 literacy and numeracy skills required to solve complex

 real-world problems associated with their career/technical content area

 improve their thinking and reasoning skills.


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 utilize a variety of technical sources (e.g., Internet, manuals, journals, directions, reports, etc.) to complete career/technical assignments and projects

 demonstrate writing skills required to complete career/technical assignments and projects

 demonstrate accuracy in calculating and measuring graphical work required to complete career/technical assignments and projects

 analyze tables, charts, graphs and multiple data sources to complete career/technical assignments and projects

Foundations of Health Science WVEIS 0711

* Foundations of Health Science (0711) is a prerequisite for Advanced Principles of Health Science (0715).

These two courses provide the introductory core for all Health Science Concentrations.

*Admission to Advanced Principles of Health Science (0715) requires a minimum course completion score of

80% in Foundations of Health Science (0711).

Skill Set


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Academic Foundation


 human growth and development.

 nutrition.


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Students will

 explain the four main areas of growth and development in each of the seven life stages.

 examine Maslow’s Hierarchy of Needs theory.

 discuss key issues surrounding end-of-life care.

 create scenarios to analyze the five stages of grief.

 identify the six essential nutrients.

 examine the basic food groups.

 compare therapeutic diets.

Communications


 medical terminology.

 concepts of effective communication skills.

 written communication skills.

Students will

 use roots, prefixes and suffixes to communicate information.

 interpret verbal and nonverbal communication.

 recognize barriers to communication.

 recognize the elements of communication using a sender-receiver model.

 apply speaking and active listening skills.

 recognize elements of written and electronic communication (spelling, grammar and formatting).

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Systems


 health care delivery systems.


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Students will

 discuss the health care delivery system (public, private, government and nonprofit).

 describe the responsibilities of consumers within the health care system.

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Teamwork


 health care teams.

 team member participation.


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Students will

 recognize characteristics of effective teams.

 recognize methods for building positive team relationships.

 analyze attributes and attitudes of an effective leader.

Health Maintenance Practices


 healthy behaviors.

Students will

 apply behaviors that promote health and wellness.

 describe strategies for the prevention of diseases including health screenings and examinations.

 discuss complementary (alternative) health practices as they relate to wellness and disease prevention.

Technical Skills


 medical emergency response procedures.

Students will

 apply skills to obtain training and/or certification in Health Care Provider or

Professional Rescuer CPR, AED and FBAO.

 apply skills to obtain training and/or certification in First Aid.

Information Technology Applications


 information technology.

Students will

 communicate using technology to access and distribute data and other information.

Advanced Principles of Health Science WVEIS 0715

* Foundations of Health Science (0711) is a prerequisite for Advanced Principles of Health Science (0715).

These two courses provide the introductory core for all Health Science Concentrations.

*Admission to Advanced Principles of Health Science (0715) requires a minimum course completion score of

80% in Foundations of Health Science (0711).

Skill Set


Academic Foundation


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 human structure and function.

 diseases and disorders.

 medical mathematics.


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Skill Set


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Students will

 classify the basic structural and functional organization of the human body

(tissue, organ and system).

 recognize body planes, directional terms, quadrants and cavities.

 analyze the basic structure and function of the human body.

 describe common diseases and disorders of each body system (prevention, pathology, diagnosis and treatment).

 recognize emerging diseases and disorders.

 investigate biomedical therapies as they relate to the prevention, pathology and treatment of disease.

 apply mathematical computations related to healthcare procedures (metric and household, conversions and measurements).

 analyze diagrams, charts, graphs and tables to interpret healthcare results.

 record time using the 24-hour clock.

Communications


 concepts of effective communication.

 medical terminology.


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Students will

 report subjective and objective information.

 use roots, prefixes and suffixes to communicate information.

 use medical abbreviations to communicate information.

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Systems


 health care delivery systems.

Students will

 explain factors influencing the health care delivery system.

 explain the impact of emerging issues such as technology, epidemiology, bioethics and socioeconomics on healthcare delivery systems.

 discuss common methods of payment for healthcare.

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Legal Responsibilities


 legal implications.

 legal practices.

Students will

 analyze legal responsibilities.

 apply procedures for accurate documentation and record keeping.

 apply for Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA).

 describe advance directives.

 summarize the Patient’s Bill of Rights.

 discuss informed consent.

 explain laws governing harassment, labor and scope of practice.

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Ethics


 ethical boundaries.

 ethical practice.

 cultural, social and ethnic diversity.

Students will

 differentiate between ethical and legal issues impacting healthcare.

 recognize ethical issues and their implications related to healthcare.

 apply procedures for reporting activities and behaviors that affect the health, safety and welfare of others.

 understand religious and cultural values as they impact healthcare.

 demonstrate respectful and empathetic treatment of ALL patients/clients

(customer service).

Safety Practices



 personal safety.

 environmental safety.

 common safety hazards.

 emergency procedures and protocols.

Students will

 explain principles of infection control.

 describe methods of controlling the spread and growth of microorganisms.

 apply personal safety procedures based on Occupational Safety and Health

Administration (OSHA) and Centers for Disease Control (CDC) regulations.

 apply skills to obtain training and/or certification in Bloodborne Pathogens –

Preventing Disease Transmission (American Red Cross).

 demonstrate principles of body mechanics.

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 demonstrate safety techniques in the laboratory setting.

 comply with safety signs, symbols and labels.

 recognize types of hazardous materials.

 explain fire safety in a healthcare setting.

 apply principles of basic emergency response in natural disasters and other emergencies.

Teamwork


 health care teams.

 team member participation.

Students will

 understand roles and responsibilities of team members.

 apply effective techniques for managing team conflict.

Technical Skills


 vital signs.

Students will

Information Technology Applications


 information technology.

Students will

 utilize current computer hardware and software.

 identify records, files and technology applications common to healthcare.

 enter data into computer files using reference tools to ensure accuracy.

 maintain security and confidentiality of electronic patient/client information adhering to workplace policies.

 apply procedures for measuring and recording vital signs including normal ranges.

Dental Assisting (A)

Dental Science WVEIS 0746

* Foundations of Health Science (0711) and Advanced Principles of Health Science (0715) provide the introductory core for all Health Science Concentrations and require a minimum course completion score of

80% in order to advance to Dental Science (0746).

*This program should meet requirements from the most current edition of the American Dental Association

Accreditation Standards for Dental Assisting Education Programs (c.1992).

Skill Set


Academic Foundation/Dental Science


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 structures, functions and pathologies of dental and general head and neck anatomy.

 oral embryology.

 oral histology.

 oral pathology.

 nutrition.

 dietary deficiencies and practices.

Students will

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 identify structures and explain functions of head and neck anatomy including bones, muscles, sinuses, salivary glands, nerves and blood vessels.

 describe common pathologies of dental and general head and neck anatomy.

 identify embryonic development of head, oral cavity and teeth.

 identify teeth and their landmarks.

 describe the histological components of the head and oral cavity including elements of the teeth and supporting structures.

 recognize and describe oral pathological conditions.

 identify the elements of nutrition, basic food groups and therapeutic diets.

 identify dietary deficiencies and dietary practices that contribute to the manifestation of symptoms in the oral cavity.

Career Preparation Skills/Dental Science


 careers in dental science.

 goal development and achievement.

Students will

 discuss levels of education, credentialing requirements and employment trends in dental science.

 compare careers within dental science.

 develop components of a personal portfolio.

Skill Set


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Client Interaction/Dental Science


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 evaluate patient’s/client’s ability to understand information given. demonstrate empathy for patients/clients.

 choose jargon-free language appropriate to the situation.

 adjust communication to the needs of the patient/client.

 preventive dentistry.

Students will

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Skill Set


 apply speaking and active listening skills.

 recognize elements of written and electronic communication (spelling, grammar and formatting).

 identify and instruct patient/client on applicable methods of preventive dentistry.

Intra Team Communication/Dental Science


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 dental care delivery systems.

 dental terminology.

 proper dental terminology in the dental environment.

 dental care teams.

 dental team member participation.

 communicate patient/client information within a team.

 use of information technology in a dental office.


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Skill Set


Students will

 understand the dental care delivery system (public, private, government and non-profit).

 describe the responsibilities of consumers within the dental care system.

 identify and define common dental terms.

 demonstrate the use of proper dental terminology in the dental environment.

 recognize characteristics of effective dental teams.

 recognize methods for building positive team relationships in a dental office.

 analyze attributes and attitudes of an effective leader.

 distinguish appropriate role and responsibilities of each team member.

 respect and value the expertise and contributions of all team members.

 evaluate relevancy of information to be conveyed.

 formulate and report information in a way that is clear and concise.

 communicate using technology to access and distribute data and other information in a dental setting.

Information Collection/Dental Science


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 recording patient/client assessment and treatment data.

 chairside assisting for general dentistry.

 general dental business office procedures.


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Students will

 take and record medical-dental histories.

 record assessment of existing oral conditions.

 record conditions diagnosed by the dentist.

 record treatment-related data on the patient’s/client’s clinical record.

 record treatment plan and treatment in patient’s/client’s chart.

 maintain appointment control.

 maintain an active recall system.

 prepare and maintain accurate patient/client records.

 prepare and maintain patient/client financial records and collect fees.

 prepare and maintain office financial records.

 prepare and maintain dental office inventory control and purchasing.

 demonstrate public relations responsibilities of the secretary/receptionist.

 demonstrate skills in use of office equipment.

 maintain the dental business office environment.

 receive, prepare and dismiss patients/clients and visitors.

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 controlling the growth and spread of microorganisms.

 prevention of disease transmission.

 personal and environmental safety.

 radiation safety measures.

Students will

 differentiate between pathogenic and non-pathogenic microorganisms.

 describe pathogens and modes of disease transmission.

 differentiate between aseptic and non-aseptic environments.

 perform aseptic hand washing technique.

 describe and apply methods of cleaning, disinfection and sterilization.

 identify chemicals and their uses for controlling the spread of disease in the dental environment.

 identify and practice the current CDC guidelines for infection control in dental healthcare settings.

 identify and manage hazardous dental materials and wastes in accordance with the OSHA Hazard Communications Standard and Environmental Protection

Agency regulations.

 describe the duties of the dental office safety coordinator.

 identify areas of the OSHA Bloodborne Pathogens Standard (29cfr-1910.1030) applicable to the dental office environment.

 apply skills to obtain training and/or certification in Bloodborne Pathogens –

Preventing Disease Transmission.

 demonstrate knowledge of radiation safety measures.

 produce diagnostic radiographic surveys on manikins prior to exposing radiographs on patient/client.

Skill Set


Treatment Planning and Implementation Practices/Dental Science


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 the general purpose and components of the treatment plan.

 healthy behaviors for dental care.

 aseptic working area and sterile instruments for intraoral procedures.


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 explain the treatment plan incorporating patient/client input.

 apply behaviors that promote health and wellness to dental science.

 describe strategies for the prevention of diseases including health screenings and examinations as they relate to dental science.

 discuss complementary (alternative) health practices as they relate to wellness and disease prevention in dental science.

 identify psychological considerations influencing behaviors of dental patients/clients.

 prepare and maintain aseptic working area and sterile instruments for intraoral procedures.

 use equipment and instruments according to the manufacturer’s guidelines and accepted safety practice.

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 monitoring patient/client health status.

 assessing health status as relates to dental science.

Students will

 evaluate patient/client and client response to administered treatments and procedures.

 analyze and report patient/client and other client response.

Patient/Client Status Evaluation/Dental Science


 dental instruments and equipment.

Students will

 choose appropriate evaluation tools to assess a dental patient/client and other client response to treatment plan.

 perform a visual assessment of existing oral conditions.

Technical Skills/Dental Science


 dental instruments and equipment.

 pharmacology and anesthesia related to dentistry.

 management of dental and medical emergencies.


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Students will

 identify various types, functions and operation of dental operatory and laboratory equipment.

 identify types and functions of operative, restorative, surgical, prosthodontic, orthodontic and endodontic dental instruments.

 maintain dental operatory equipment and instruments.

 identify types and functions of specific dental hygiene instruments with emphasis on category rather than individual instruments.

 prepare and set up for oral prophylaxis.

 apply prophylactic treatments.

 identify drug requirements, agencies and regulations.

 demonstrate how to record a drug prescription in a patient/client chart.

 identify drug actions, side effects, indications and contraindications; verify with

Physician’s Desk Reference or its equivalent.

 identify drugs and agents used for treating dental-related infection.

 identify common drugs used in dentistry including properties of anesthetics.

 prepare and apply topical anesthetic agent.

 prepare syringes for the administration of local anesthetics.

 monitor/identify precautions in use of nitrous oxide-oxygen conscious sedation.

 describe dental office emergencies and their prevention.

 apply skills to obtain training or certification in Health Care Provider or

Professional Rescuer CPR, AED, FBAO and First Aid.

Dental Assisting Clinical Science WEVIS 0743

* Foundations of Health Science (0711) and Advanced Principles of Health Science (0715) provide the introductory core for all Health Science Concentrations and require a minimum course completion score of 80%.

*Dental Science (0746) is a prerequisite for Dental Assisting Clinical Science (0743) and requires a mimimum course completion score of 80%.

*This program should meet the most current edition of the American Dental Association Accreditation

Standards for Dental Assisting Education Programs (c.1992).

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Client Interaction/Dental Assisting Clinical Science


 communication skills.

 various strategies to respond to questions and concerns of patient/client.

 psychological considerations influencing behaviors of dental patient/client.

Students will

 provide pre-operative and post-operative instructions prescribed by dentist.

 adjust communication to the needs of the patient/client.

 identify ways to deal with different behaviors of dental patient/client.

Information Collection/Dental Assisting Clinical Science


 recording patient/client assessment and treatment data.

Students will

 take and record medical-dental histories.

 record assessment of existing oral conditions.

 record conditions diagnosed by the dentist.

 record treatment-related data on the patient’s/client’s clinical record.

 record treatment plan and treatment in patient’s/client’s chart.

Treatment Planning and Implementation

Practices/Dental Assisting Clinical Science


 collaboration in planning procedures.

 how planned procedures support the goals and objectives of the treatment plan.

 clinical supportive treatments.


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Students will

 create a treatment plan using a problem-solving model and evaluate for intervention opportunities.

 select appropriate resources to implement treatment plan.

 evaluate priorities in order to organize work.

 implement procedures within their scope of practice

 document actions according to facility protocol and regulatory guidelines.

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Monitoring Patient/Client Status/Dental Assisting Clinical Science


 health status as relates to dental science.

 monitoring patient/client health status.

 reporting results to a treatment team.

 clinical supportive treatments.

Students will

 evaluate patient/client response to administered treatments and procedures.

 report patient/client response.

 assess need for follow up and alternative care.

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Patient/Client Status Evaluation/Dental Assisting Clinical Science


 client needs, strengths and problems.

Students will

 analyze information gathered regarding patient/client needs, strengths and problems.

Technical Skills/Dental Assisting Clinical Science


 properties, uses and manipulation of dental materials.

 safety standards in the dental setting.

 dental and carpal radiographic procedures.

 general dental business office procedures.

 collection of diagnostic data.

 chairside assisting for general dentistry and specialty procedures.

Students will

 identify properties/uses and manipulate gypsum.

 identify properties/uses and manipulate restorative materials.

 identify properties/uses and manipulate dental cements.

 identify properties/uses and manipulate impression materials.

 identify properties/uses and manipulate acrylics and/or thermoplastics.

 identify properties/uses and manipulate waxes.

 perform dental laboratory procedures to include assisting with and/or

placing/removing rubber dam, preliminary impressions, study casts and occlusal registrations.

 identify, describe, maintain and utilize dental instruments and equipment.

 perform dental laboratory procedures to include the fabrication of casts, custom trays and/or temporary crowns and bridges.

 clean and polish removable dental appliances.

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 identify properties and uses of abrasive agents used to polish coronal surfaces and appliances.

 identify and manage hazardous dental materials and wastes in accordance with the OSHA Hazard Communications Standard and Environmental Protection

Agency regulations.

 describe history, physics and biological effects of ionizing radiation.

 identify parts of the X-ray machine including accessories.

 demonstrate radiologic health protection techniques.

 perform dark room processing procedures and mix solutions.

 describe the proper disposal of hazardous radiographic waste.

 place and expose dental radiographic films and digital sensors.

 perform carpal radiography as required for dental diagnostic procedures.

 identify radiographic anatomical landmarks and pathologies.

 mount radiographic surveys.

 maintain unexposed film inventory and storage.

 maintain digitally acquired radiographic images.

 apply principles of four handed dentistry.

 evacuate and maintain the operating field.

 perform expanded functions as permitted by the West Virginia statute/law pertaining to dentistry.

 choose appropriate evaluation tools to assess dental patient/client response to treatment plan.

 assemble instruments and assist in general and specialty dental procedures.

 prepare tray set-ups for specific specialty procedures.

 select, prepare, mix and manipulate correct dental materials for general and specialty procedures.

 assist with and/or perform extra/intra oral examinations.

 perform a visual assessment of existing oral conditions.

 demonstrate appropriate patient/client management skills.

Clinical Application/Dental Assisting Clinical Science


 dental assisting theory.

 workplace skills.


0743.58

0743.59

0743.60

0743.61

0743.62

Students will

 prior to clinical assignment demonstrate minimum competence in performing procedures in a laboratory setting.

 perform skills listed and obtained through mastery of theory content.

 perfect individual competency in performing dental assisting functions.

 assist with and participate patient/client care.

 assist a dentist.

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