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Identify parts of and operate and maintain the dental equipment. (I,
IV)
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Perform infection control procedures to prevent cross contamination in
the dental envrionment and prevent transmission of disease in the
dental office. (II)
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Describe four-handed dentistry concepts; establish and maintain
operator and assistant positions which maximize comfort and
efficiency.(III, IV)
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Seat, inform and prepare patient for dental procedures in such a way
as to maximize physical and psychological comfort. (III, IV)
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Obtain, record, evaluate and utilize throughout dental procedures a
complete medicodental history. (IV)
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Obtain and record vital signs of a patient. (IV)
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| 7.
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Perform and record findings of an intraoral and extraoral cancer exam.
(IV)
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Explain the ADA (American Dental Association), Zigmondy/Palmer, and
Federation Dentaire Internationale method of identifying permanent and
primary teeth. (IV)
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Describe Black's classification of cavities. (IV)
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| 10.
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Examine and assess tooth structure for existing and possible
restorative treatment and record in the patient record. (IV)
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| 11.
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Assess a patient's oral hygiene using a recognized oral hygiene index;
educate the patient in oral hygiene care. (IV)
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Identify and describe characteristics, classifications, uses, and care
of dental instruments. (IV)
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Use various techniques to apply different topical flourides. (IV)
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| 14.
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Administer symptomatic treatment for medical complications or
emergencies. (IV)
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Describe the basic tray set-ups, sequencing of instruments,
evacuating, types of exchange and transfer zones, and perform
instrument transfer. (IV)
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Describe and perform tooth vitality testing. (IV)
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| 17.
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Clean partial dentures and full dentures using the ultrasonic cleaner
and manual technique. (IV)
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| 18.
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Prepare syringe for intravenous and intramuscular injection. (IV)
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| 19.
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Apply pit and fissure sealants. (IV)
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