21st Century Instructional Guide for Career Technical Education
Dental Assistant Dental Science
Health Science Education Cluster
Dental Assisting Concentration
Title:
Dental Assistant Dental Science (WVEIS 0746)
Standard Number:
HSE.S.DDS.1
Oral Embryology and Histology
Students will understand the stages of formation and development of the human teeth and supporting
structures.
How do genetic and environmental factors affect dental development?
Essential
Questions:
Objectives:
HSE.O.DDS.1.1
Students will
chart the terms and times of the three prenatal
phases of pregnancy.
HSE.O.DDS.1.2
examine the development of the human face
and changes during the zygote and embryo
phases.
HSE.O.DDS.1.3
relate the life cycle of a tooth and contrast the
stages of development.
Learning Plan & Notes to Instructor:
three prenatal phases
 preimplantation
 embryonic period
 fetal period
Power Point presentation included in Modern Dental
Assisting, 8th edition, chapter 8, “Oral Embryology
and Histology”.
development of human face
 embryonic layers
 mouth
 branchial arches
 hard and soft palate
 facial development
 tooth development
 developmental disturbances
o genetic
o environmental
life cycle of tooth
 initiation
 bud
 capbell
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 apposition
 maturation
tissues of the tooth
 enamel
 dentin
 cementum
 pulp
 periodontium
periodontium
 cortical plate
 alveolar crest
 alveolar socket
 lamina dura
 periodontal ligament
 lining mucosa
 masticatory mucosa
 specialized mucosa
HSE.O.DDS.1.4
differentiate between the tissues of the tooth.
HSE.O.DDS.1.5
compare and contrast the components of the
periodontium.
Standard Number:
HSE.S.DDS.2
Essential
Questions:
Objectives:
HSE.O.DDS.2.1
Tooth Morphology
Students will identify the features of the primary and permanent dentitions.
Offer explanations for a nine year old child having only fourteen teeth present in their mouth?
HSE.O.DDS.2.2
compare deciduous and permanent teeth and
list the approximate age of eruption.
HSE.O.DDS.2.3
characterize each deciduous and permanent
tooth according to location and function.
Students will
discriminate between the dental arches and
quadrants including classes of malocclusion
using correct terminology.
Learning Plan & Notes to Instructor:
dental arches
quadrants
classes of malocclusion
 Class I
 Class II
 Class III
deciduous and permanent
 ages of eruption
 size
 shape
 landmarks
deciduous and permanent
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
HSE.O.DDS.2.4
HSE.O.DDS.2.5
determine permanent teeth and deciduous
teeth on an unlabeled drawing.
examine tooth numbering systems.
location
function
o anterior
o cuspid
o premolar
o molar
Power Point presentation included in Modern Dental
Assisting, 8th edition, chapter 12, “Tooth
Morphology”.
Provide drawing for labeling.
tooth numbering systems
 universal
 Palmer
 international
distinguishing characteristics
 mamelons
 cusp of Carabelli
 size
 fissures
 pits
 ridges
 cingulum
 fossa
 lobes
HSE.O.DDS.2.6
compare distinguishing characteristics of each
tooth.
Standard Number:
HSE.S.DDS.3
Essential
Questions:
Objectives:
HSE.O.DDS.3.1
Oral Anatomy
Students will identify structures and landmarks of the oral cavity.
What data would be used to identify developmental problems in the infraorbital region? The temporal
region? The zygomatic region?
Students will
Learning Plan & Notes to Instructor:
relate landmarks of the face and oral cavity,
landmarks of the face
describing their functions.
 regions
 features
o ala
o canthus
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HSE.O.DDS.3.2
HSE.O.DDS.3.3
HSE.O.DDS.3.4
Standard Number:
o philtrum
o tragus
o nasion
o glabella
o root
o septum
o anterior naris
o mental protuberance
o angle of the mandible
o zygomatic arch
o skin
o lips
landmarks of the oral cavity
 vestibule
 oral cavity proper
 labial and other frenula
 gingiva
 hard palate
 soft palate
 tongue
 taste buds
 teeth
examine and deduce each landmark of the oral label landmarks on drawing
Power Point presentation included in Modern Dental
cavity on an unlabeled drawing.
Assisting, 8th edition, chapter 10, “Landmarks of the
Face and Oral Cavity. ”
determine the major salivary glands.
salivary glands and ducts
 parotid
 submandibular
 sublingual
determine the appropriate major salivary gland label glands on drawing
Power Point presentation included in Modern Dental
on a drawing.
Assisting, 8th edition, chapter 9, “Head and Neck
Anatomy”.
Osteology of the Skull
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HSE.S.DDS.4
Essential
Questions:
Objectives:
HSE.O.DDS.4.1
HSE.O.DDS.4.2
HSE.O.DDS.4.3
HSE.O.DDS.4.4
HSE.O.DDS.4.5
Students will identify the cranial and facial bones.
Understanding the anatomy of the skull is important for the dental assistant. How does his/her
understanding impact the quality of care given to the dental patient?
Students will
Learning Plan & Notes to Instructor:
demonstrate the bones and sutures of the
bones
cranium.
 frontal
 parietal
 occipital
 temporal
 sphenoid
 ethmoid
sutures
 lambdoid
 sagittal
 coronal
Power Point presentation included in Modern
Dental Assisting, 8th edition, chapter 9 “Head and
Neck Anatomy”.
Provide drawing for labeling.
chart each bone on an unlabeled drawing.
examine the bones of the face.
facial bones
 zygomatic
 maxillary
 palatine
 nasal
 lacrimal
 vomer
 inferior conchae
 mandible
Power Point presentation included in Modern
Dental Assisting, 8th edition, chapter 9 “Head and
Neck Anatomy”
chart each landmark on an unlabeled drawing. Provide drawing for labeling.
examine the structures and functions of the
functions of temporomandibular
temporomandibular joint.
 speech
 movement
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structures
 capsular ligament
 articular space
 glenoid fossa
 meniscus
 condyloid process
 articular eminence
Have students place their fingers in their own ears
and open and close their mouth.
Standard Number:
HSE.S.DDS.5
Essential
Questions:
Objectives:
HSE.O.DDS.5.1
Muscles of the Head and Neck
Students will identify the muscles of the head and neck and their functions.
How does the overall function of the muscles of the head and neck affect the dental patient?
HSE.O.DDS.5.2
distinguish the origin, insertion, and function of
Students will:
distinguish the origin, insertion, and function
of the muscles of mastication.
Learning Plan & Notes to Instructor:
muscles of mastication
 temporal
o origin – temporal fossa of temporal
bone
o insertion – coronoid process
o function – raises mandlible, closes jaw
 masseter
o origin – lower border of zygomatic arch
o insertion – lateral side of mandibular
ramus
o function – raises mandible, closes jaw
 internal pterygoid
o medial of lateral pterygoid
o inner surface of ramus
o function – closes jaw, side to side, jaw
forward
 external pterygoid
o upper greater wing of sphenoid
o neck of condyle, articular disc
o function – depresses to open jaw
muscles of facial expression
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the muscles of facial expression.
HSE.O.DDS.5.3
chart the muscles of the tongue and their
function.
HSE.O.DDS.5.4
chart the muscles of the floor of the mouth and
their function.

orbicularis oris
o origin – fibers around mouth
o insertion – into itself
o function – closes and puckers lips
 buccinator
o origin – posterior of maxillary and
mandible
o insertion – fibers of orbicularis oris
o function – compresses cheeks
 mentalis
o origin – incisive fossa of mandible
o insertion – skin of chin
o function – raises and wrinkles skin of
chin, pushes up lower lip
 zygomatic major
o origin – zygomatic bone
o insertion – into orbicularis oris
o function – draws angles of mouth
upward
tongue muscles and their function
 genioglossus
o depresses and protrudes tongue
 hyoglossus
o retracts and pulls down side of tongue
 styloglossus
o retracts tongue
muscles of the floor of the mouth and function
 mylohyoid
o forms floor of mouth: elevates tongue
and depresses jaw
 diagastric
o demarcates superior portion of anterior
cervical triangle: forming a
submandibular triangle on each side of
neck
 stylohyoid
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o assists in swallowing by raising hyoid
bone
 geniohyoid
o draws tongue and hyoid bone forward
muscles of the soft palate
 palatoglossus
o elevates base of tongue, arching
tongue against soft palate: depresses
soft palate toward tongue
 palatopharyngeal
o forms posterior pillar of fauces: serves
to narrow fauces and helps to shut off
nasopharynx
muscles of the neck
 sternocleidomastoid
o divides neck region into anterior and
posterior cervical triangles: serves as
landmark of neck during extraoral
examination
 trapezius
o lifts clavicle and scapula as when
shoulders are shrugged
muscles of the head and neck
includes the muscles discussed in HSE.O.DDS.5.1,
HSE.O.DDS.5.2, HSE.O.DDS.5.3,
HSE.O.DDS.5.4, HSE.O.DDS.5.5,
HSE.O.DDS.5.6
Power Point presentation included in Modern
Dental Assisting, 8th edition, chapter 9 “Head and
Neck Anatomy”.
Use transparencies from teacher’s guide and allow
students to color code and label muscles of the head
and neck.
HSE.O.DDS.5.5
diagram the muscles of the soft palate and
their function.
HSE.O.DDS.5.6
chart the muscles of the neck and their
functions.
HSE.O.DDS.5.7
chart and label muscles of the head and neck
on an unlabeled drawing.
Standard Number:
HSE.S.DDS.6
Essential
Nerves of the Head
Students will identify the nerves of the head.
What effect would the removal of an impacted wisdom tooth have on the nerves of the head and
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Questions:
Objectives:
HSE.O.DDS.6.1
neck?
Students will
correlate the functions of the cranial nerves
with the innervations of the face and oral
cavity.
HSE.O.DDS.6.2
recognize the nerves of the maxillary branch.
Learning Plan & Notes to Instructor:
cranial nerves and innervation
 olfactory – smell
 optic – sight
 oculomotor - movement of eye muscles
 trochlear – movement of eye muscles
 trigeminal – movement of muscles of
mastication and other cranial muscles
 abducens – general sensations for face, head,
skin, teeth, oral cavity, and tongue
 facial – movement of eye muscles, facial
expression, functions of glands and muscles
 vestibulocohlear – senses of sound and
balance
 glossopoharyngeal – functioning of parotid
gland, general sensation on skin around ear
 vagus – moves muscles in soft palate,
pharynx, and larynx
 accessory – movement of muscles of the
neck, soft palate, and pharynx
 hypoglossal – movement of muscles of the
tongue
Power Point presentation included in Modern
Dental Assisting, 8th edition, chapter 9 “Head and
Neck Anatomy”.
nerves of the maxillary branch
 nasopalatine nerve
o passes through the incisive foramen
o supplies mucoperiosteum
 greater palatine nerve
o passes through the posterior palatine
foramen
o supplies the mucoperiosteum,
intermingling with the nasopalatine
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HSE.O.DDS.6.3
recognize the nerves of the mandibular
branch.
nerve
 anterior superior alveolar nerve
o supples maxillary central, lateral, and
cuspid teeth
o maxillary sinus
 middle superior alveolar nerve
o supplies maxillary first and second
premolars
o mesiobuccal root of maxillary first
molar
o maxillary sinus
 posterior superior alveolar nerve
o supplies other roots of maxillary first
molar
o maxillary second and third molars
o lateral wall of the maxillary sinus
Power Point presentation included in Modern
Dental Assisting, 8th edition, chapter 9 “Head and
Neck Anatomy”.
Use blank transparencies, copied for the student to
draw, label and color code the various nerves.
nerves of the mandibular branch
 buccal nerve
o supplies buccal mucous membrane
o mucoperiosteum of the mandibular
molars
 lingual nerve
o supplies anterior two thirds of the
tongue
o lingual mucous membrane and
mucoperiosteum
 inferior alveolar nerve – subdivides into
o mylohyoid nerve
 supplies mylohyoid muscles and
anterior belly of digastric muscle
o small dental nerves
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
supplies molar and premolar
teeth
 alveolar process and periosteum
o mental nerve
 moves outward and anteriorly
through the mental foramen
 supplies chin and mucous
membrane of lower lip
o incisive nerve
 continues anteriorly within bone
 supplies the incisor teeth
nerves of head and neck
include all of the nerves discussed in:
HSE.O.DDS.6., HSE.O.DDS.6.2,
HSE.O.DDS.6.3.
Use blank transparencies to allow students to chart
and diagram nerves of the head and neck.
HSE.O.DDS.6.4
chart nerves of the head and neck on an
unlabeled drawing.
Standard Number:
HSE.S.DDS.7
Circulation of the Head and Neck
Students will understand the function and location of the arteries and veins of the face, neck, and oral
cavity.
How could you determine the source of bleeding after the extraction of the maxillary left third molar?
Essential
Questions:
Objectives:
Students will
Learning Plan & Notes to Instructor:
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HSE.O.DDS.7.1
determine the functions of the arteries and
veins of the face, neck, and oral cavity.
functions of the arteries of the face, neck, and oral
cavity
 external carotid artery
o tongue, face, ears, wall of the cranium
 common carotid artery
o subdivides into the internal and
external carotid arteries
 internal carotid artery
o brain and eyes
 facial – six branches
o pharyngeal muscles, soft palate tonsils,
posterior tongue, submandibular gland,
muscles of the face, nasal septum,
nose, and eyelids
 lingual
o branch of the external carotid
o tongue, floor of mouth, lingual gingival
and portion of the soft palate and
tonsils
 maxillary artery
o three sections
 mandibular
 pterygoid – five branches
 anterior and middle
superior alveolar
 posterior superior
alveolar
 infraorbital
 greater palatine
 anterior superior
 pterygopalatine
 mandibluar artery
o lingual
o inferior alveolar - two branches
 incisive
 mental
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o mylohyoid
o incisive branch
o mental branch
veins of the face
 maxillary vein
o forms pterygoid plexus
o behind the neck of mandible
 retromandibular vein
o within the parotid gland
o two branches
 anterior
 posterior
o external jugular vein
 empties into subclavian
 enters internal jugular vein
o deep facial vein
 from the pterygoid plexus
o internal jugular vein
 empties into the superior vena
cava
 returns blood from the upper
portion of the body to the right
atrium of the heart
arteries of the head, neck and oral cavity
include all of the arteries of the head, neck, and oral
cavity discussed in HSE.O.DDS.7.1.
veins of the head, neck and oral cavity
include all of the veins of the head, neck and oral
cavity discussed in HSE.O.DDS.7.2.
HSE.O.DDS.7.2
choose the arteries and veins of the head,
neck and oral cavity on an unlabeled drawing.
Standard Number:
HSE.S.DDS.8
Essential
Questions:
Objectives:
HSE.O.DDS.8.1
Pathology
Students will understand factors of disease production.
What impact could an inflammatory process have on the health of a pregnant woman?
Students will
recognize factors in disease production.
Learning Plan & Notes to Instructor:
disease production
 susceptible tooth
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HSE.O.DDS.8.2
examine the inflammatory process and the
cardinal signs indicating inflammation.
HSE.O.DDS.8.3
examine the etiology, incidence, and disease
process of dental caries and periodontal
disease.
associate tissue characteristics with diseases
of the oral cavity.
HSE.O.DDS.8.4
HSE.O.DDS.8.5
differentiate between benign and malignant
neoplasm.
HSE.O.DDS.8.6
relate environmental, hereditary, metabolic,
and other factors which result in pathologic
 diet rich in fermentable carbohydrates
 specific bacteria
inflammatory process - protective response to
irritation or injury
 extent and duration of the injury
 chronic or acute
signs of inflammation
 redness
 swelling
 heat
 pain
tissue characteristics
 lesions extending below mucosal surface
o erosion
o abscess
o cyst
 lesions extending above mucosal surface
o blisters
o pustule
o plaque
 lesions even with mucosal surface
o ecchymosis
o bruising
 raised or flat lesions
o granuloma
o nodules
o tumors
neoplasms
 benign
 malignant
environmental factors
 teratogens
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conditions in the oral cavity.
o infections
o drugs
 certain prescribed medications
 over-the-counter remedies
 aspirin
 cold tablets
 drugs of abuse including alcohol
o exposure to radiation
hereditary factors
 abnormalities in the chromosomes
 size of teeth and jaw
metabolic factors
 jaw development
o macrognathia
o micrognathia
o exostosis
o torus palatinus
o torus mandibularis
 lip, palate, and tongue development
o cleft lip
o cleft palate
o cleft uvula
o ankyloglossia
 tooth development and eruption
o ameloblastoma
o anodontia
o supernumeratry teeth
o macrodontia
o microdontia
o dens in dente
o fusion
o gemination
o twinning
o amelogenesis
o hypocalcification
o dentinogenesis imperfecta
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o natal teeth
o ankylosis
o impaction
miscellaneous factors
 abrasion
 attrition
 bruxism
 bulimia
 orofacial piercings
Power Point presentation included in Modern
Dental Assisting, 8th edition, chapter 17 “Oral
Pathology”.
Standard Number:
HSE.S.DDS.9
Essential
Questions:
Objectives:
HSE.O.DDS.9.1
Pharmacology
Students will evaluate dental related drugs and the purposes and procedures of administration.
Why are anti-anxiety medications one of the leading drugs that are abused in America?
HSE.O.DDS.9.2
classify dental related drugs and describe their
indications and contraindications.
Students will
chart various sources of dental related drugs.
Learning Plan & Notes to Instructor:
sources
 organic
 inorganic
 synthetic
classes of dental related drugs
 analgesic
o indication – relieve pain
 anesthetic
o reduces level of pain
 antianxiety
o reduces anxiety and tension
 antibiotic
o kills or inhibits the growth of
microorganisms
 anticoagulant
o slows the clotting of blood
 anticonvulsant
o reduces excessive stimulation of the
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HSE.O.DDS.9.3
characterize preferred routes of
administrations of drugs.
brain
 antidepressant
o treats depression
 antifungal
o slows the growth of fungus
 antihistamine
o counteracts the effects of histamine
 antihypertensive
o keeps arteries from constricting and
slows heart rate
 anti-inflammatory
o reduces the inflammatory process
 bronchodilator
o relaxes the smooth muscle of the
bronchi
 contraceptive
o stops conception
 decongestant
o relieves congestion in the nasal tissues
 diuretic
o inhibits the reabsorption of sodium and
chloride in the kidneys
 hemostatic
o coagulates blood
 hormone replacement
o replaces or compensates hormone
deficiency
preferred routes of administration
 injection route
o subcutaneous
o intramuscular
o intradermal
o intravenous
 oral
 topical
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HSE.O.DDS.9.4
differentiate types of severities of adverse
reactions.
HSE.O.DDS.9.5
associate clinical signs with adverse drug
reactions.
HSE.O.DDS.9.6
relate various state and federal drug
regulations.
 transdermal
 inhalation
 sublingual
 rectally
stages of drug action
 absorption
o absorbed from site of entry
o speed depends on route of
administration
o slowest route is by mouth
 distribution
o chemical compound attaches to the
proteins within blood
o circulated throughout to be released
 metabolism
o drug becomes metabolized
o excreted through the liver or kidney
 excretion
adverse reactions
 rash
 difficulty breathing
 anaphylactic shock
clinical signs
 change in skin color
 increased respiratory rate
 unconsciousness
 sweating
state and federal drug regulations
 Federal Comprehensive Drug Abuse
Prevention and Control Act
o Schedule I Drugs
 high potential for abuse
 heroin, hallucinogenic
substances, depressants, and
stimulants
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HSE.O.DDS.9.7
critique procedures and regulations for
prescription writing.
o Schedule II Drugs
 high potential for abuse
 prescriptions in writing with no
renewal
 opium, cocaine, morphine,
hydromorphone, methadone and
barbiturates
o Schedule III Drugs
 less abuse potential than I and II
 accepted medical usefulness
 may be renewed
 stimulants and depressants
 Tylenol mixed with
codeine
o Schedule IV Drugs
 low abuse potential
 prescribing information same as
Schedule III
 up to five refills in a 6-month
period
 examples: chlordiazepoxide
(Librium), diazepam (Valium),
and propoxyphene (Darvon)
o Schedule V
 lowest abuse potential
 no prescription necessary
federally
 some states require prescription
 example: cough medicines with
codeine
prescription writing
 ethical drugs
 authorized to prescribe medications – DEA
identification number
prescription terminology
 superscription
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HSE.O.DDS.9.8
HSE.O.DDS.9.9
defend the dental assistants legal
responsibility when drug abuse is suspected.
examine common signs of drug abuse.
 inscription
 subscription
 signature
 common abbreviations
 telephone guidelines
Power Point presentation included in Modern
Dental Assisting, 8th edition, chapter 30 “Principles of
Pharmacology”.
legal responsibility
signs of drug abuse
 calling the office for prescription
 shaky hands
 xerostomia
 weight loss
 hypertension
 skin changes
 respiratory difficulties
 insomnia
 dizziness
 drowsiness
 nausea, vomiting, diarrhea
abused drugs in dentistry
 analgesic
 anti-inflammatory
 antidepressant
 anti-anxiety
HSE.O.DDS.9.10
chart the most commonly abused drugs in
dentistry.
Standard Number:
HSE.S.DDS.10
Essential
Questions:
Objectives:
HSE.O.DDS.10.1
Management of Pain and Anxiety
Students will compare the principles of managing dental pain and anxiety.
How will allergies affect the route of administration of anesthetic to a dental patient and the chosen
method of managing pain and anxiety?
Students will
Learning Plan & Notes to Instructor:
debate methods used to manage the pain and methods of managing pain and anxiety
anxiety related to dental procedures.
 local anesthetic agents
 inhalation sedation
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HSE.O.DDS.10.2
examine the different types of topical
anesthetics and their placements.
HSE.O.DDS.10.3
classify types of local anesthetics.
HSE.O.DDS.10.4
examine the steps in the preparation of local
anesthetic administration.
HSE.O.DDS.10.5
classify the injection sites for the maxillary and
mandibular arches.
 antianxiety agents
 intravenous sedation
 general anesthesia
types of topical anesthetics and placement
 ointments – cotton swab
 liquids
o swabbed on the area
o good for large areas such as gag reflex
 spray
o sprayed on the area
o good for large areas such as gag reflex
 patches – applied directly to surface
types of local anesthetics
 topical
 injectable carpules
steps in local anesthetic administration
 gather equipment
 select anesthetic
 load cartridge
 attach needle
 engage harpoon
 inspect needle
 remove large bubbles
 apply topical
 loosen needle guard
 transfer syringe
injection sites for maxillary and mandibular
 maxillary
o infiltration injection
 generally just above the tooth
 takes effect within 10 minutes
 mandibular
o block injection
 numbness over half of the lower
jaw
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
HSE.O.DDS.10.6
prioritize supplemental techniques to
administer anesthetics.
HSE.O.DDS.10.7
relate the role of nitrous oxide in the care of
the dental patient.
HSE.O.DDS.10.8
interpret the responsibility of the assistant in
the administration of nitrous oxide.
can take up to 30 minutes to
take effect
supplemental techniques
 periodontal ligament injection
 electronic anesthesia
 intravenous sedation
 general anesthesia
nitrous oxide
 excellent safety record
 minimal side effects
 patient is awake
 able to communicate at all times
 recovery is rapid and complete within a matter
of minutes
 may be used with patients of all ages
contraindications
 pregnancy
 nasal obstruction
 emphysema
 multiple sclerosis
 emotional instability
responsibility of the assistant
 review patients medical history
 check tanks for adequate supply of gas
 record vital signs – BP, T, R, and P before,
during, and after procedure
 inform patient what to expect
o the process of gas administration
o proper use of the mask and nasal
breathing
o sensations of warmth and tingling that
the patient will experience
 know dental practice act in your state
o begin with administration of 100%
oxygen
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o determine the concentration of N2O
slowly
o monitor patient at all times
o no set dosage regimen
o end with administration of 100%
oxygen for three to five minutes
o assess patient
 dizziness
 headache
 lethargy
o obtain postoperative vital signs
Power Point presentation included in Modern
Dental Assisting, 8th edition, chapter 37 “Anesthesia
and Pain Control”.
Demonstrate with an anesthetic aspirating syringe
and evaluate student on their performance
Standard Number:
HSE.S.DDS.11
Essential
Questions:
Objectives:
HSE.O.DDS.11.1
Dental Charting
Students will demonstrate an understanding of charting methods.
Discuss the efficacy of various charting systems.
Students will
relate the importance of accurate patient
records in the dental offices.
Learning Plan & Notes to Instructor:
accurate patient records
 permanent
o evidence in a legal settlement or law
suit
o reference tool in a forensic case
o reference to appropriate third parties
such as insurance companies
 quality assurance
o examples include:
 routine forms completed by each
patient
 timely recall of patients
 completed patient record for
each “active” patient
 documentation of when
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radiographs were taken
current and up-to-date
emergency standards
maintained by the dental team
 current and up-to-date licenses,
registrations, and training of the
dental team
 risk management
o documentation of a patient’s condition,
diagnosis, treatment, and response to
treatment
o organized and complete
 research
o complete and chronological patient
record
o accurate documentation
privacy policy of the Health Insurance Portability and
Accountability Act (HIPAA)
 written privacy policy
o will not use or disclose protected health
information
o be available for patient to review
o all patients must sign acknowledgment
they have received notice of privacy
practices
o acknowledgment kept for minimum of 6
years
 consent forms for disclosure of documents
 private area while reviewing a health history
or specific content of the patients record
Power Point presentation included in Modern
Dental Assisting, 8th edition, chapter 26 “The Patient
Record”.
charting symbols
 outlining
 diagonal line
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
HSE.O.DDS.11.2
demonstrate charting techniques that use
symbols to represent conditions present in the
oral cavity.
HSE.O.DDS.11.3
utilize the systems used for charting the
permanent and deciduous dentitions.
HSE.O.DDS.11.4
examine G.V. Black’s classifications of cavity
preparations.
select common abbreviations used to identify
simple,
compound, and complex cavities.
implement basic terminology used in dental
charting.
HSE.O.DDS.11.5
HSE.O.DDS.11.6
 black x
 red circle
 line through root
 two red vertical lines
 red arrow
 zigzag line
systems for charting
 tooth diagrams
o anatomical
o geometrical
 tooth-numbering systems
o Universal
o International
o Palmer
 color coding
 abbreviations
 charting symbols
cavity classifications I – VI
common abbreviations
 single surface restoration
 multiple surface restorations
basic charting terminology
 dentition
 quadrants
 numbering systems
 symbols
 abbreviations
color indicators
 red – treatment that needs to be completed
 blue – treatment that is already complete
HSE.O.DDS.11.7
demonstrate proper charting symbols and the
use of color indicators.
Standard Number:
HSE.S.DDS.12
Technology
Students will:
 understand the use of computer technology within the dental health care system.
 demonstrate skills and knowledge of computer technology as appropriate to dental healthcare
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Essential
Questions:
Objectives:
HSE.O.DDS.12.1
HSE.O.DDS.12.2
HSE.O.DDS.12.3
applications.
How has the application of technology impacted healthcare in the dental profession?
Students will
implement the use of dental software
programs.
utilize software, hardware, and the Internet to
practice and master standards
utilize the Internet as a resource/research
tool.
Learning Plan & Notes to Instructor:
*Dentrix Dental software system has related patient
information for this course.
software and hardware using word processing
 type papers
 reports
 required class writing assignments
internet to practice and master standards in
 oral embryology
 oral histology
 tooth morphology
 oral anatomy
 osteology of the skull
 muscles of the head and neck
 nerves of the head
 circulation of the head and neck
 pathology
 pharmacology
 management of pain and anxiety
 dental charting
Internet as a resource/research tool for
 reports
 research assignments
 other activities
o oral embryology
o oral histology
o tooth morphology
o oral anatomy
o osteology of the skull
o muscles of the head and neck
o nerves of the head
o circulation of the head and neck
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o
o
o
o
Standard Number:
HSE.S.DDS.13
Essential
Questions:
Objectives:
HSE.O.DDS.13.1
HSE.O.DDS.13.2
HSE.O.DDS.13.3
HSE.O.DDS.13.4
pathology
pharmacology
management of pain and anxiety
dental charting
Student Organizations
Students will participate in the local chapter of the Career and Technical Organization (CTSO).
How does participation in a Career and Technical Organization (CTSO) impact professional
development and lifelong learning?
Students will
Learning Plan & Notes to Instructor:
participate in the local chapter of the
involvement in HOSA or SkillsUSA
appropriate Career and Technical
 membership
Organization.
 committee involvement
 contests
 projects
other educational activities
examine parliamentary procedure in
parliamentary procedure in organizational meetings
organizational meetings.
 main motion
 second
 debate
 vote
 point of information
 division
 adjourn
characterize team membership skills, such as
team membership skills
cooperation and leadership.
 cooperation
 leadership through participation in
o committees
o contests
o projects
o other educational activities
take part in local, state, and national dental
local, state, and national dental health care and
health care and education projects.
education projects
 National Dental Health Month
 Dental Assistant Recognition Week
 American Dental Assistants Association, etc.
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21st Century Skills
Learning Skills & Technology Tools
Information and
Communication
Skills:
21C.O.912.1.LS1.
21C.O.912.1.TT1
21C.O.912.1.TT10
Teaching Strategies
Culminating Activity
Evidence of
Success
Student recognizes information
needed for problem solving,
can efficiently browse, search
and navigate online to access
relevant information, evaluates
information based on credibility,
social, economic, political
and/or ethical issues, and
presents findings clearly and
persuasively using a range of
technology tools and media
Student makes informed
choices among available
advanced technology systems,
resources and services (e.g.,
global positioning software,
graphing calculators, personal
digital assistants, web casting,
online collaboration tools) for
completing curriculum
assignments and projects and
for managing and
communicating
personal/professional
information.
Student implements various
Internet search techniques
(e.g., Boolean searches, metasearches, web bots) to gather
information; student evaluates
the information for validity,
appropriateness, content, bias,
currency, and usefulness.
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Thinking and
Reasoning Skills:
21C.O.912.2.LS2
Student draws conclusions
from a variety of data sources
to analyze and interpret
systems.
21C.O.912.2.TT2
Student collaborates with
peers, experts and others to
contribute to a content-related
knowledge base by using
technology to compile,
synthesize, produce, and
disseminate information,
models, and other creative
works.
Student uses multiple
electronic sources of
information and multiple
technology tools and resources
tools (e.g., digital cameras,
graphing calculators, probes,
mp3 players, handheld devices,
other emerging technologies,
simulations, models, browsers,
word processing, authoring
tools, spreadsheets,
databases) to collaborate with
others, to formulate a
hypothesis, to solve problems,
make decisions, and present
and justify the solutions.
21C.O.912.2.TT3
Students engage in
research of individual
tooth anatomy; chart
conditions present in the
mouth using proper
symbols and terminology;
formulate questions
concerning drug use in
dentistry and apply
strategies to choose the
proper classification;
collaborates with peers to
produce a quick-read
allergic reaction chart
including emergency first
aid response and
facilitates a group
discussion to conclude
and report findings.
Students apply
knowledge and skill
to demonstrate
appropriate first aid
to allergic reactions
in a real life dental
office situation. The
problem solving
process is monitored
by the instructor and
assistance is given
as needed
throughout the
project.
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Personal, and
Workplace, Skills:
21C.O.912.3.LS4
Student demonstrates ethical
behavior and works responsibly
and collaboratively with others
in the context of the school and
the larger community, and
he/she demonstrates civic
responsibility through
engagement in public discourse
and participation in service
learning.
Students will demonstrate
positive ethical behavior
as they work
collaboratively with their
peers in various group
settings including clinical
experience, workshops,
career fairs, and
committees; display civic
responsibility while
working with various
groups in a variety of
roles; and through
participating in a selected
service project.
21C.O.912.3.TT1
Entrepreneurship
Skills:
Student protects software,
hardware and network
resources from viruses,
vandalism, and unauthorized
use and employs proper
techniques to access, use and
shut down technology
equipment.
21C.O.9Student works collaboratively to
12.3.TT2
acquire information from
electronic resources, conducts
online research, and evaluates
information as to validity,
appropriateness, usefulness,
comprehensiveness and bias.
Learning Skills & Technology Tools
Teaching Strategies
Culminating Activity
D.01-D.06, .08, Understand concepts,
Students will process
.014, .17, .21strategies, and systems
leadership, personal
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needed to interact effectively
management,
with others.
communication, and
Students apply
acquired knowledge
and skills to
conclude and select
the correct action for
various real world
scenarios; request
assistance as
needed;
demonstrate a
commitment to the
final product, project,
demonstration or
service learning
activity.
Evidence of
Success
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Culminating
Assessment:
Industry
Accreditation/
Certification
Links and Other
Resources
interpersonal skills as they
engage in collaborative
work, decision-making
processes, operate
multimedia equipment,
and suggest diagnosis.
Culminating Assessment
You work as a clinical dental assistant at a local dentist office and you must interpret a dental record
and a medical history by defining the medical elements contained within a patient’s dental and medical
report. You will be judged on the accuracy of your interpretation.
End-Of-Course Technical Skills Test
Industry Accreditation/Certification
Secondary programs:
None available at the completion of this course.
Postsecondary programs: must complete all courses within the Dental Concentration
 Commission on Dental Accreditation American Dental Association
 Dental Assisting National Board
o Certified Dental Assistant CDA
o Certified Office Assistant COA
o Infection Control Exam ICE
o Radiation Health and Safety RHS
o General Chairside GC
Dental Laboratory Technician
Links and Other Resources
Related Websites:
Dental Assisting National Board
http://www.danb.org
American Dental Association
http://www.ada.org
American Dental Assistants Association
http://www.dentalassistant.org
ABLEDATA*
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www.abledata.com
Alzheimer’s Association
www.alz.org
American Cancer Society
www.cancer.org
American Council of the Blind
www.acb.org
American Diabetes Association
www.diabetes.org
American Heart Association
www.americanheart.org
American Speech-Language-Hearing Association
www.asha.org
Arthritis Foundation
www.arthritis.org
Cancer Information Service
www.cis.nih.gov
Hospice Hotline (800-658-8898)
National Association of Area Agencies on Aging
www.n4a.org
National Library Service for the Blind and Physically Handicapped
www.loc.gov/nls
National Meals-on-Wheels Foundation
www.nationalmealsonwheels.org
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National Osteoporosis Foundation
www.nof.org
Contacts
Contacts:
HSE Teachers: See HSE Directory
HSE Coordinators: Rebecca Davis rdavis@access.k12.wv.us
Cynthia Sundstrom csundstr@access.k12.wv.us
OCTI Assistant Executive Director and EOCTST Coordinator: Donna Burge-Tetrick
OCTI Executive Director: Gene Coulson
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