Official Course Description:   MCCCD Approval:  01/26/99
DAE226      19996-20005	LAB	1 Credit(s)	5 Period(s)
Periodontal Clinical Practice
Placement of students in periodontal facilities for supervised practical experience. Prerequisites: A grade of "C" or better in DAE/DHE103, DAE104, DAE/DHE105, DAE106, DAE/DHE117, DAE131, DAE/DHE201, and DAE/DHE202. Corequisites: DAE140, DAE225, DAE226, and DAE227.

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MCCCD Official Course Competencies:
DAE226   19996-20005	Periodontal Clinical Practice

1.	Orient oneself with the periodontal facility, the dentist, and staff. (I)
2.	Describe the roles and responsibilities of the dentist, staff, and student. (II)
3.	Prepare the operatory for periodontal procedures. (III)
4.	Perform preoperative diagnostic procedures. (III)
5.	Prepare patient for periodontal treatment. (III)
6.	Prepare tray setups for periodontal procedures. (IV)
7.	Assist with periodontal procedures. (V)
8.	Perform periodontal procedures for patients. (VI)
9.	Assist with or perform lifesaving techniques. (VII)
10.	Perform disinfecting/sterilizing procedures. (VIII)
11.	Maintain operatory and equipment. (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 dental facility, dentist, and staff. (XIII)

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MCCCD Official Course Outline:
DAE226   19996-20005	Periodontal Clinical Practice

I. Orientation to Periodontic 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 IV. Preparation of Tray Setups for Periodontal Procedures A. Exam and charting B. Preventive procedures 1. Prophylaxis 2. Fluoride C. Anesthesia 1. Local anesthetic 2. Sedation 3. General anesthesia D. Surgical procedures 1. Gingivectomy 2. Gingivoplasty 3. Frenotomy 4. Frenectomy 5. Osseous implants 6. Osteoplasty 7. Hemisection 8. Granuloma 9. Hemangioma 10. Fibroma 11. Periocoronitis 12. Scaling, curettage & rootplaning 13. Splinting 14. Extractions 15. Electrosurgery 16. Suture removal V. Assistance with Periodontal Procedures A. Exam charting B. Preventive procedures 1. Prophylaxis 2. Fluoride C. Anesthesia 1. Local anesthetic 2. Sedation 3. General anesthesia D. Surgical procedures 1. Gingivectomy 2. Gingivoplasty 3. Frenotomy 4. Frenectomy 5. Osseous implants 6. Hemisection 7. Granuloma 8. Hemangioma 9. Fibroma 10. Periocoronitis 11. Scaling, curettage & rootplaning 12. Splinting 13. Extractions 14. Electrosurgery 15. Suture removal VI. Performance of Periodontal Procedures for Patients A. Prepare radiographs B. Chart periodontal condition C. Place periodontal dressing D. Remove periodontal dressing E. Give postoperative instructions F. Give plaque control instructions VII. Emergency CPR Procedures VIII. Disinfecting/Sterilizing Procedures A. Operatory B. Equipment/instruments 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. Bookkeeper XIII. Evaluation A. Dental facility B. Dentist C. Staff

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