Coronal Polishing Course (Day Two) – Fresno
July 31, 2022 @dentalassistinginstitute.com 8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Course Details
Dental Assisting Institute’s Pit and Fissure Sealant Course is a Two Day course certified by the Dental Board of California and is divided into 3 sections. The course consists of 4 hours of classroom training, 4 hours of laboratory training and 8 hours of clinical training. Students will receive Certification recognized by the Dental Board of California upon successful completion of the course.
Students will learn and reach a competency level to make judgments regarding the application of pit and fissure sealants.
(Non RDA’s must have successfully completed a Board-approved 8-hour course in Infection Control and CPR prior to commencement of clinical experience. If you are an RDA you must provide proof of current licensure and CPR status to the instructor. Participants will be required to furnish evidence of having met these requirements.)
Registration Fee: $100
Tuition Fee: $240
Equipment Fee: $100
Total Cost: $440
The areas of instruction include the following as they relate to coronal polishing;
Coronal Polishing Basics
Legal requirements
Description and goals of coronal polishing
Indications and contraindications of coronal polishing
Criteria for an acceptable coronal polish
Principles of plaque and stain formation
Clinical description of plaque, intrinsic and extrinsic stains and calculus
Etiology of plaque and stain
Clinical description of teeth that have been properly polished and are free of stain
Tooth morphology and anatomy of the oral cavity as they relate to polishing techniques and to retention of plaque and stain
Polishing materials
Polishing agent composition, storage and handling
Abrasive material composition, storage, handling and factors that affect rate of abrasion
Disclosing agent composition, storage and handling
Armamentaria for disclosing and polishing techniques
Contraindications for disclosing and polishing techniques
Principals of tooth polishing
Clinical application of disclosing before and after a coronal polish
Instrument grasps and fulcrum techniques
Purpose and techniques of the mouth mirror for indirect vision and retraction
Characteristics, manipulation and care of dental handpieces when performing a coronal polish
Pre-medication requirements for the compromised patient
Use of adjunct materials for stain removal and polishing techniques
Techniques for coronal polishing of adults and children
Procedures for cleaning fixed and removable prosthesis and orthodontic appliances
Disclosing and polishing evaluation criteria
