DEN 171 Dental Assisting Practicum 2

Lecture Hours: 1
Lab Hours: 24
Credits: 9

Consists of observation and practice in a dental office setting. Develops communication rapport with the dental team and patients; performs specified basic, intermediate, and expanded function chairside procedures; completes reception and business office tasks; applies skills in laboratory procedures; and exposes and processes patient radiographic images as directed by the dentist. Prepares students for the Dental Assisting National Board (DANB) Certification Examination.

Prerequisite: Third term standing in the Dental Assisting program.
Student Learning Outcomes:

Develop communication rapport with the dental team and patients.
Perform specified basic, intermediate, and expanded function chairside procedures.
Complete reception and business office tasks.
Construct the necessary dental laboratory procedures as requested by the dentist.
Expose and process patient radiographic images as directed by the dentist.

Content Outline

Communication Skills and Human Relations
- Listening
- Following directions
- Silent communication (body language)
- Appropriate verbalization
- Patient management
  - Fear
  - Anxiety
  - Phobia
  - Patient comfort
Chairside Procedures
- Restorative
- Surgical
- Prosthodontics
- Endodontics
- Intermediate functions
- Expanded functions
- Other (as per evaluation form)
Reception Procedures
- Appointments
- Telephone
- Computer use
- Statements
- Recall
- Payroll
- Filing
Radiographs
- Safety
- Exposure
- Mounting
- Identification
Laboratory Procedures
- Models
  - Pouring
  - Trimming
  - Mounting and articulation
- Custom Trays
- Temporary Crowns
- Acrylic Mouthguards
- Other (as per evaluation form)
General Chairside Examination Component
- Evaluation
- Patient management and administration
- Chairside dentistry
- Dental materials
Infection Control Examination Component
- Prevention and disease transmission
- Prevention of cross contamination
- Process instruments and devices
- Occupational safety and administration protocols
Radiation Health and Safety Component
- Purpose and technique
- Radition characteristics and protection
- Infection prevention and control