May 04, 2024  
2022-2023 Catalog 
    
2022-2023 Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

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 MIN: 3
LECTURE HOURS MIN: 1
LAB HOURS MIN: 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:

  1. Identify the basic anatomy of the permanent dentition.
  2. Distinguish between Class I, II, III, IV, and V restorations.
  3. Identify the anatomy of a preparation to include the following
    1. Cavosurface margin
    2. Pulpal floor
    3. Axial wall
    4. Gingival floor
  4. Manipulate hand instruments to properly place, carve, and finish amalgam restorations.
  5. Manipulate hand instruments to properly place and finish composite restorations.
  6. Manipulate the hand piece using finishing discs and burs.
  7. Identify the components of the Indiana Dental Law that allow dental assistants to complete EFDA tasks.
  8. Identify the dental materials specifically related to EFDA and manipulate them according to manufacturer’s guidelines.
  9. 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)