MCCCD Official Course Competencies:

DAE224  2000 Fall – 2012 Summer II

General Clinical Practice

1.

Complete orientation with the general practice facility, the dentist, and staff. (I)

2.

Describe the roles and responsibilities of the dentist, staff, and student within the dental facility. (II)

3.

Communicate effectively with patients, dentist, and staff in the dental facility. (III)

4.

Professionally serve culturally diverse patients. (IV)

5.

Perform in a professional manner. (V)

6.

Adhere to professional ethics. (V)

7.

Perform skills recognized by the Arizona State Board of Dental Examiners (ASBDE). (VI)

8.

Perform disinfecting/sterilization procedures. (VII)

9.

Maintain infection control during operative procedures. (VIII)

10.

Prepare operatory for dental procedures. (IX)

11.

Prepare patient for operative dentistry. (IX)

12.

Perform preoperative diagnostic procedures. (IX)

13.

Prepare tray system for operative dental procedures. (X)

14.

Assist dentist with operative procedures. (XI)

15.

Perform clinical assisting procedures for patients. (XII)

16.

Assist with or perform lifesaving techniques. (XIII)

17.

Maintain dental equipment and operatory. (XIV)

18.

Apply dental office management skills. (XV)

19.

Evaluate the dental facility, dentist, staff, and the clinical experience. (XVI)

MCCCD Official Course Outline:

DAE224  2000 Fall – 2012 Summer II

General Clinical Practice

I. Orientation to Clinical Dental Facility

A. Dentist

B. Staff

C. Facility

II. Roles and Responsibilities

A. Dentist

B. Staff

C. Student

III. Effective Communication

A. Patients

B. Dentist

C. Staff

IV. Cultural Diversity

A. Recognizing diversity

B. Serving patients

V. Professionalism

A. Behavior

B. Appearance

C. Ethics

VI. ASBDE Skills

A. Legal recognition

B. Skill performance

VII. Disinfecting/Sterilizing Procedures A. Operatory

B. Equipment

C. Instruments

VIII. Infection Control Procedures

A. Operatory

B. Equipment

C. Instruments

IX. Preparing for Dental Procedures

A. Operatory

B. Patient

C. Light adjustment

D. Assistant

1. Hand wash

2. Personal barriers

a. Eyewear

b. Mask

c. Gloves

d. Gown

3. Position self

E. Obtaining diagnostic aids

1. Vital signs

a. Obtain

b. Record

2. Preliminary clinical exam

3. Radiographs

4. Tooth responsiveness

5. Study models

X. Preparing Tray Systems

A. Oral and dental examination

B. Preventive procedures

1. Prophylaxis

2. Fluoride treatment

3. Sealants

C. Anesthesia

1. Local anesthetic

2. Sedation

D. Moisture control

1. Dental dam

2. Cotton rolls

E. Matrices

F. Cavity preparation

G. Amalgam restoration

H. Composite restoration

I. Finishing/polishing restoration

J. Prosthetics

1. Fixed

2. Removable

K. Cementation of fixed prosthetics

L. Temporary crown and bridge restorations

XI. Assisting with Procedures

A. Oral and dental examination

B. Preventive procedures

C. Operative procedures

XII. Performing Clinical Procedures

A. Preliminary exam

B. Fluoride treatment

C. Sealants

D. Topical anesthesia

E. Temporary restorations

XIII. Emergencies in the Dental Facility

A. Office protocol

B. Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR)

1. Assist

2. Perform

C. Emergency aids

XIV. Maintenance

A. Operatory

B. Equipment

C. Instruments

XV. Dental Office Management Skills

A. Office Manager

B. Receptionist

C. Bookkeeper

XVI. Clinical Experience Evaluation

A. Dental facility

B. Dentist

C. Staff

D. Daily experiences