DENA 1042 - Chairside Dental Assisting II

1. Taking, reviewing, and recording patient medical and dental histories
2. Communication in the Dental Office 
3. Ethical considerations by the dental assistant for patient emotions and fears
4. Blood pressure, pulse, respiration, and body temperature for dental patients
5. Cavity classifications, services rendered
6. Treatment records
7. Cavity varnishes and liners in operative dentistry
8. Operative dentistry, principles, and motion in procedures
9. Esthetic and amalgam procedures, crown preparation tray set-ups, barriers, and aseptic techniques including information on Safety Data Sheets
10. Patient preventive education and oral hygiene instruction
11. Handling, storage, and disposal of hazardous waste

1. register a new patient in an electronic patient record.
2. measure, record and interpret patient vital signs.
3. apply topical varnishes and liners.
4. identify rationale for restorative dentistry.
5. assemble tofflemire retainer, sectional matrix and identify other matrix systems used in restorative dentistry.
6. perform operative dental procedures.
7. identify and utilize effective patient communication.
8. describe and demonstrate personal oral hygiene instruction in the clinical setting on patients.
9. research and compose a paper on personal oral hygiene.
10. safely handle, store, and dispose of hazardous waste.

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