Maricopa Community Colleges  DAE228   19956-19962 
Official Course Description: MCCCD Approval: 05/23/95
DAE228 19956-19962 LAB 1 Credit(s) 5 Period(s)
Oral Surgical Clinical Practice
Placement of students in oral and maxillofacial surgical 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, and DAE227.
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MCCCD Official Course Competencies:
 
DAE228   19956-19962 Oral Surgical Clinical Practice
1. Orient oneself with the oral and maxillofacial surgical facility, surgeon, and staff. (I)
2. Describe the roles and responsibilities of the surgeon, staff, and student. (II)
3. Prepare operatory for surgical procedures. (III)
4. Prepare patients for surgical procedures. (III)
5. Perform presurgical diagnostic procedures. (III)
6. Prepare tray setups for surgical procedures. (IV)
7. Assist the surgeon with surgical procedures. (V)
8. Perform postsurgical procedures for patients. (VI)
9. Assist with or perform lifesaving techniques. (VII)
10. Perform disinfecting/sterilizing 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, surgeon, and staff. (XI)
15. Perform secretarial/receptionist activities. (XII)
16. Evaluate the surgical facility, surgeon, and staff. (XIII)
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MCCCD Official Course Outline:
 
DAE228   19956-19962 Oral Surgical Clinical Practice
    I. Orientation to Surgical Facility
        A. Surgeon
        B. Staff
        C. Facility
      II. Roles and Responsibilities
          A. Surgeon
          B. Staff
          C. Student
        III. Preparation for Surgical Procedures
            A. Prepare operatory
            B. Position patient
            C. Position light
            D. Surgical scrub
            E. Position self
            F. Record vital signs
            G. Prepare diagnostic aids
              1. Radiographs
              2. Preliminary exam
            H. Review patient record
            I. Obtain authorization
          IV. Preparation of Tray Setups for Surgical Procedures
              A. Routine extraction
              B. Complex extraction
              C. Multiple extractions
              D. Alveolectomy
              E. Apicoectomy
              F. Frenectomy
              G. Soft tissue tumor excision
              H. Biopsy
              I. Exfoliatative cytologic exam
              J. Gingivectomy
              K. Root tip removal
              L. Fracture stabilization
              M. Osseous implants
              N. Vestibuloplasty
              O. Incision and drainage
              P. Suture removal
              Q. Alveolar osteitis
              R. General anesthesia
            V. Assistance with Surgical Procedures
                A. Routine extraction
                B. Complex extraction
                C. Multiple extractions
                D. Alveolectomy
                E. Apicoectomy
                F. Frenectomy
                G. Soft tissue tumor excision
                H. Biopsy
                I. Exfoliatative cytologic exam
                J. Gingivectomy
                K. Root tip removal
                L. Fracture stabilization
                M. Osseous implants
                N. Vestibuloplasty
                O. Incision and drainage
                P. Suture removal
                Q. Alveolar osteitis
                R. General anesthesia
              VI. Performance of Postsurgical Procedures
                  A. Alveolar osteitis
                  B. Suture removal
                  C. Postsurgical instructions
                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. Surgeon
                            C. Staff
                          XII. Office Management
                              A. Secretarial
                              B. Receptionist
                              C. Bookkeeping
                            XIII. Evaluation
                                A. Facility
                                B. Surgeon
                                C. Staff
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