Maricopa Community Colleges  DAE224   19956-19962 
Official Course Description: MCCCD Approval: 05/23/95
DAE224 19956-19962 LAB 1 Credit(s) 5 Period(s)
General Clinical Practice
Placement of students in general practice dental facilities for supervised practical experience. Prerequisites: A grade of "C" or better in DAE/DHE103, DAE104, DAE/DHE105, DAE106, DAE/DHE117, DAE131, DAE/DHE201, DAE/DHE202, and EMT221. Corequisites: DAE140, DAE225, DAE226, DAE227, and DAE228.
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MCCCD Official Course Competencies:
 
DAE224   19956-19962 General Clinical Practice
1. Orient oneself with the general practice facility, dentist, and staff. (I)
2. Describe the roles and responsibilities of the dentist, staff, and student. (II)
3. Prepare operatory for dental procedures. (III)
4. Prepare patient for operative dentistry. (III)
5. Prepare and perform preoperative diagnostic procedures. (III)
6. Prepare tray setups for operative dental procedures. (IV)
7. Assist dentist with operative procedures. (V)
8. Perform chairside-assisting procedures for patients. (VI)
9. Assist with or perform lifesaving techniques. (VII)
10. Perform disinfecting/sterilization procedures. (VIII)
11. Perform maintenance of dental equipment and operatory. (IX)
12. Demonstrate professional manner. (X)
13. Apply professional ethics. (X)
14. Communicate effectively with patients, dentist, and staff. (XI)
15. Perform secretarial/receptionist activities. (XII)
16. Evaluate the dental facility, dentist, and the staff. (XIII)
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MCCCD Official Course Outline:
 
DAE224   19956-19962 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. Preparation for Dental Procedures
            A. Prepare operatory
            B. Position patient
            C. Position light
            D. Scrub hands
            E. Position self
            F. Record vital signs
            G. Prepare diagnostic aids
              1. Radiographs
              2. Vitality testing
              3. Preliminary clinical exam
              4. Study models
          IV. Preparation of Tray Setups for Operative Dentistry
              A. Oral and dental examination
              B. Preventive procedures
                1. Prophylaxis
                2. Fluoride treatment
                3. Sealants
              C. Anesthesia
                1. Local anesthetic
                2. Sedation
              D. Rubber dam
              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
            V. Assistance with Procedures
                A. Oral and dental examination
                B. Preventive procedures
                C. Operative procedures
                D. Prosthetics
              VI. Performance of Chairside Operative Procedures
                  A. Preliminary exam
                  B. Fluoride treatment
                  C. Sealants
                  D. Topical anesthesia
                  E. Rubber dam application
                  F. Matrix application
                  G. Bases and liner application
                  H. Temporary restorations
                  I. Suture removal
                  J. Postoperative procedures
                  K. Expose radiographs
                VII. Emergency CPR Procedures
                  VIII. Disinfecting/Sterilizing Procedures
                      A. Operatory
                      B. Equipment
                    IX. Maintenance
                        A. Operatory
                        B. Equipment
                      X. Professionalism
                          A. Behavior
                          B. Appearance
                          C. Ethics
                        XI. Communication
                            A. Patients
                            B. Dentist
                            C. Staff
                          XII. Office Management
                              A. Secretarial
                              B. Receptionist
                              C. Bookkeeping
                            XIII. Evaluation
                                A. Dental facility
                                B. Dentist
                                C. Staff
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