Description
Coronal Polishing Course (828 IAC 6-1-2)
Five (5) hour online didactic instruction covering the following topics:
- Proper Procedure Used for Filling Out Safety Data Sheets (SDS)
- Recording & Reviewing Accurate Documentation of Dental Records
- Proper Review of Dental & Medical Health History of Patients
- Review Dental Anatomy
- Review Proper Ethics and Jurisprudence.
- Define Plaque and Materia Alba.
- Define Intrinsic and Extrinsic Stains.
- Proper Identification & Defining Abrasive Agents.
- Utilization of a slow-speed handpiece, prophy cup, and occlusal polishing brush.
- Theory of selective polishing.
- Infection control.
Additionally, engage in two (2) hours of laboratory work, including practice on a mannequin and two (2) live patients, focusing on the use of a slow-speed handpiece, prophy cup, and occlusal polishing brush, as well as hand dexterity. Demonstrate clinical competency on a minimum of five (5) patients.