DENT 112 Introduction to Chairside Procedure

• Define preset tray and tray system and define the parts of a dental  instrument
• Demonstrate a basic understanding of dental headpieces
• Demonstrate a basic understanding of maintaining equipment and operatory
• Demonstrate correct instrument transfer
• Demonstrate their understanding of instrument grasps
• Demonstrate the correct use of fulcrums in dental procedures
• Utilize the mouth mirror to full advantage
• Use an explorer effectively and safely
• Review, update, or complete a patient health history
• Position dental chairs and mobile, or non-mobile equipment
• Maintain the operating field
• Seat a patient and prepare for a procedure
• Demonstrate the skill and knowledge of how to assist with the administration of local anesthetic
• Demonstrate the Bass, Modified Bass, Charter’s Modified scrub, Modified Stillman, Rolling stroke ,and electric tooth brushing techniques
• Demonstrate the knowledge of the prophylaxis procedure by:
• Demonstrate the skill and knowledge of the coronal polish procedure
• Demonstrate the skill and knowledge of the fluoride application procedure
• Demonstrate the skill and knowledge of the sealant application procedure
• Demonstrate knowledge of health care literary, patient diversity, equity and inclusion
• Demonstrate effective communication skills by active participation in small group activities and presenting an oral presentation regarding patient homecare

• be prepared to obtain an entry-level position in their field
• perform four-handed chairside dentistry on general chairside procedures
• perform expanded functions such as rubber dam isolation, sealant placement, coronal polish, fluoride application, oral hygiene instruction, fabricate provisional restorations and crown, cord packing, radiographs, matrix system, alginate impressions and pouring study models
• apply appropriate sterilization and infection control techniques
• be prepared to take the Certified Dental Association (CDA) exam