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May 06, 2024
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2022-2023 Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]
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DENT 128 - Coronal Polishing and Caries Prevention for the Dental Assistant
PREREQUISITES: DENT 123 - Dental Anatomy , DENT 124 - Preventive Dentistry/Diet and Nutrition , and DENT 115 - Preclinical Practice I and II
PROGRAM: Dental Assisting
CREDIT HOURS MIN: 1
LECTURE HOURS MIN: 0.5
LAB HOURS MIN: 1
DATE OF LAST REVISION: Spring, 2020
This course will cover the didactic, laboratory and clinical aspects of coronal polishing utilizing a rubber cup and an occlusal bristle brush on a slow speed motor and the topical application of medicaments for caries prevention. Concepts will include the theory of selective polishing and guidelines for fluoride application. The ethical theory of appropriate patient treatment will be presented and discussed.
MAJOR COURSE LEARNING OBJECTIVES: Upon successful completion of this course the student will be expected to:
- Differentiate between coronal polishing and prophylaxis procedures.
- Discuss the indications and contraindications to coronal polishing.
- Compare and contrast intrinsic stain and extrinsic stain.
- Differentiate between the different types of abrasives used for polishing teeth.
- Discuss the effects of abrasives on specific types of restorations and suggest alternatives.
- Demonstrate competence in coronal polishing technique.
- List the guidelines for the application of medicaments for caries prevention.
- Compare and contrast systemic and topical fluorides.
- Discuss the effects of excessive amounts of fluoride.
- Demonstrate competence in the:
- Application of medicaments for caries prevention.
- Use of the slow speed handpiece, prophy angle and bristle brush.
- Demonstrate the knowledge and skill required to be in compliance with the laws of the State of Indiana.
COURSE CONTENT: Topical areas of study include -
- Ethics and jurisprudence
- Infection control
- Reasons for using topical fluoride and its application
- Uses of systemic and topical fluoride
- Fluoride toxicity
- Biofilm and materia alba
- Intrinsic and extrinsic stains
- Abrasive agents
- Theory of selective polishing
- Use of the slow speed handpiece, prophy cup and bristle brush
Course Addendum - Syllabus (Click to expand)
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