MCCCD Official Course Competencies:

DAE225  2000 Fall – 2012 Summer II

Pediatric Clinical Practice

1.

Complete orientation with the pediatric dental facility, the dentist, and staff. (I)

2.

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

3.

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

4.

Professionally serve culturally diverse pediatric 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 pediatric dental procedures. (VIII)

10.

Prepare operatory for pediatric dental procedures. (IX)

11.

Prepare pediatric patient for operative dentistry. (IX)

12.

Perform preoperative diagnostic procedures. (IX)

13.

Prepare tray systems for pediatric dental procedures. (X)

14.

Assist dentist with pediatric procedures. (XI)

15.

Perform clinical assisting procedures for pediatric patients. (XII)

16.

Assist with or perform lifesaving techniques. (XIII)

17.

Maintain dental equipment and operatory. (XIV)

18.

Apply pediatric dental office management skills. (XV)

19.

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

MCCCD Official Course Outline:

DAE225  2000 Fall – 2012 Summer II

Pediatric Clinical Practice

I. Orientation to Pediatric 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

XI. Assisting with Procedures

A. Oral and dental examination

B. Preventive procedures

C. Operative procedures

D. Prosthetics

XII. Performing Clinical Procedures

A. Preliminary exam

B. Fluoride treatment

C. Sealants

D. Topical anesthesia

XIII. Emergencies in the Pediatric 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. Pediatric Dental Office Management Skills

A. Office Manager

B. Receptionist

C. Bookkeeper

XVI. Clinical Experience Evaluation

A. Pediatric dental facility

B. Dentist

C. Staff

D. Daily experiences