Coronal Polishing for the DA II

Description

REGISTRATION IS NOW CLOSED.

This lecture and lab-based course includes a comprehensive 3-hour lecture, followed by a 4-hour clinical lab session to provide the basic concepts and techniques in polishing all exposed tooth surfaces with a rubber cup or brush driven by a slow speed hand piece. This course meets the education requirements to prepare the DA II for core competence in coronal polishing as mandated by the NC Board of Dental Examiners.

MAHEC will provide each participant with the forms listed below. These forms must be completed and received by October 15, 2022. Email the completed forms to Rosalyn Wasserman or fax to 828-407-2876.

1. Verification of DA II Form
2. Proof of Professional Liability Insurance Coverage Form
3. Medical/Dental History Form
4. Consent/Release Form

All forms can be found here.

Note: Participants must bring a lab coat, safety goggles or face shield; K95 mask; and hand piece. Scrubs are recommended but not required.

Hand piece: Participants must bring a slow speed hand piece or hygiene hand piece capable of accepting disposable prophy angles. If a hand piece is brought that only accepts individual prophy cups (screw-type or latch-type) please bring 6-8 prophy cups along with the hand piece.

Agenda

8:30 am	Registration Check-in and Breakfast (provided) & Exhibitor
9:00 am	Morning Lectures, with one 15-minute break
12:15 pm	Lunch (provided)
1:00 pm	Afternoon Clinical Lab Sessions
5:00 pm	Course Adjourn

This program is held in collaboration with the MAHEC Dental Health Center and Center for Advanced Training.

Class lab supplies donated by BencoDental™.

Target Audience

Dental Assistants classified as DA II

Objectives

Upon completion of this lecture and lab-based educational activity, participants will be able to:

• Discuss dental terminology related to coronal polishing
• Comply with North Carolina rules and regulations related to coronal polishing
• Recognize types of coronal tooth stains and deposits
• Describe the types of abrasives that may be used in coronal polishing
• Select appropriate polishing agents for different types of restorative materials
• Demonstrate proper techniques and infection control related to coronal polishing in a supervised lab educational session

Faculty

• Karen Ledford-Schwabenlender, RDH, BS
• Norman Zarr, DDS