2021-2022 Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]
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DENT 132 - Expanded Functions for Dental Assistants
PREREQUISITES/COREQUISITE: DENT 122 - Clinical Practicum , DENT 125 - Preclinical Practice III , and DENT 129 - Dental Materials and Lab II
PROGRAM: Dental Assisting
CREDIT HOURS: 3
LECTURE HOURS: 1
LAB HOURS: 4
DATE OF LAST REVISION: Fall, 2018
Applies theory and techniques at the laboratory competency level of restorative dentistry to facilitate increased production potentials in the dental office. Students are instructed in the various extended functions as allowed by the Indiana Dental Law and the Board of Dental Examiners.
MAJOR COURSE LEARNING OBJECTIVES: Upon successful completion of this course the student will be expected to:
- Identify the basic anatomy of the permanent dentition.
- Distinguish between Class I, II, III, IV, and V restorations.
- Identify the anatomy of a preparation to include the following
- Cavosurface margin
- Pulpal floor
- Axial wall
- Gingival floor
- Manipulate hand instruments to properly place, carve, and finish amalgam restorations.
- Manipulate hand instruments to properly place and finish composite restorations.
- Manipulate the hand piece using finishing discs and burs.
- Identify the components of the Indiana Dental Law that allow dental assistants to complete EFDA tasks.
- Identify the dental materials specifically related to EFDA and manipulate them according to manufacturer’s guidelines.
- Utilize the rubber dam effectively.
COURSE CONTENT: Topical areas of study include -
Class I, II, II, IV and V restorations
Finishing techniques using slow speed handpiece
Manipulation of amalgam
Manipulation of composite resin
Matrix band placement
Review of dental materials
Rubber dam application
Course Addendum - Syllabus (Click to expand)
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