Maricopa Community Colleges  DAE227   19964-19995 
Official Course Description:   MCCCD Approval:  05/23/95  
DAE227      19964-19995 LAB 1 Credit(s) 5 Period(s)
Orthodontic Clinical Practice
Placement of students in orthodontic 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 EMT101. Corequisites: DAE140, DAE224, DAE225, DAE226,and DAE228.
 
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MCCCD Official Course Competencies:
 
DAE227   19964-19995 Orthodontic Clinical Practice
1. Orient oneself with the orthodontic facility, the dentist, and staff. (I)
2. Describe the roles and responsibilities of the dentist, staff, and student. (II)
3. Prepare the operatory for orthodontic procedures. (III)
4. Perform preoperative diagnostic procedures. (III)
5. Prepare patient for orthodontic treatment. (III)
6. Prepare tray setups for orthodontic procedures. (IV)
7. Assist with orthodontic procedures. (V)
8. Perform orthodontic procedures for patients. (VI)
9. Perform laboratory skills. (VII)
10. Assist with or perform lifesaving techniques. (VIII)
11. Perform disinfecting/sterilizing procedures. (IX)
12. Maintain operatory and equipment. (X)
13. Demonstrate professional manner. (XI)
14. Apply professional ethics. (XI)
15. Communicate effectively with patients, dentist, and staff. (XII)
16. Perform secretarial/receptionist activities. (XIII)
17. Evaluate dental facility, dentist, and staff. (XIV)
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MCCCD Official Course Outline:
 
DAE227   19964-19995 Orthodontic Clinical Practice
    I. Orientation to Orthodontic Clinical 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. Preliminary clinical exam
              2. Radiographs
              3. Study models
              4. Photographs
          IV. Preparation of Tray Setups for Orthodontic Procedures
              A. Initial exam
              B. Banding
              C. Bonding
              D. Recall exam
            V. Assistance with Orthodontic Procedures
                A. Initial exam
                B. Banding
                C. Bonding
                D. Recall exam
              VI. Performance of Chairside Orthodontic Procedures
                  A. Preliminary exam
                  B. Expose radiographs
                  C. Post-banding/bonding instructions
                VII. Performance of Laboratory Procedures
                    A. Fabricate retainers
                    B. Fabricate palatal spurs
                    C. Fabricate expansion appliances
                    D. Fabricate setup for positioners
                    E. Weld bands/brackets
                    F. Pour and trim models
                  VIII. Emergency CPR Procedures
                    IX. Disinfecting/Sterilizing Procedures
                        A. Operatory
                        B. Equipment/instruments
                      X. Maintenance
                          A. Operatory
                          B. Equipment
                        XI. Professionalism
                            A. Behavior
                            B. Appearance
                            C. Ethics
                          XII. Communication
                              A. Patients
                              B. Dentist
                              C. Staff
                            XIII. Office Management
                                A. Secretarial
                                B. Receptionist
                                C. Bookkeeper
                              XIV. Evaluation
                                  A. Dental facility
                                  B. Dentist
                                  C. Staff
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