STANDARD COMPETENCIES:

 

 I.      Describe and demonstrate general safety practices in the classroom and laboratory.

 II.     Describe and demonstrate safety practices using materials, instruments, and equipment in the laboratory and clinic.

 III.    Identify, describe, and explain the uses of various equipment and instruments utilized in the performance of expanded functions.

 IV.     Describe and demonstrate effective operator positioning at the dental chair.

 V.      Describe and demonstrate effective patient positioning in the dental chair.

 VI.     Explain procedures to patients, address patient concerns, and answer patient questions regarding dental procedures

 VII.    Identify dental restorative instruments and state their uses.

 VIII.   Demonstrate techniques for stabilizing dental restorative instruments in the oral environment.

 IX.     Identify and describe basic anatomic features of the oral cavity as well as features that are unique to individual teeth.

 X       Discuss the importance of restoring teeth with occlusion, interproximal contacts, and contours as closely as possible to their original condition.

 XI.     Prepare rubber dam for use in all areas of the mouth.

 XII.    Place and remove rubber dam in all areas of the mouth.

 XIII.   Discuss the ideology behind placing rubber dam and state the criteria for proper rubber dam placement.

 XIV.    14.Describe centric occlusion, centric relation, and the three excursive movements of

 XV.     the mandible.

 XVI.    15.Describe and demonstrate the techniques for checking occlusion on a restoration.

 XVII.   16.Discuss the causes and consequences of hyper-occlusion and hypo-occlusion.

 XVIII.  Identify the differences between the cavity designs for amalgam and composite restorations.

 XIX.    Describe the various dental cements, bases, and liners and discuss the rationale for their use.

 XX      Demonstrate the placement of various cements, bases, and liners.

 XXI.    Discuss the purpose of placing a matrix and wedge in restorative dentistry.

 XXII.   Describe the materials necessary for the assembly and placement of both a mechanical and plastic matrix.

 XXIII.  Describe and demonstrate the technique for assembling and placing both a mechanical and plastic matrix.

 XXIV.   Discuss the rationale for using provisional tooth coverage.

 XXV.    Demonstrate the construction of intermediate crowns and bridges.

 XXVI.   Demonstrate the trimming and polishing of intermediate crowns and bridges.

 XXVII.  Discuss the rationale for placing a temporary restoration.

 XXVIII. Discuss and demonstrate the procedures for mixing, placing, and carving temporary restorations.

 XXIX.   List the various types of amalgams used in dentistry.

 XXX     Discuss the properties and characteristics of dental amalgams and the rationale for their use.

 XXXI.   Describe and demonstrate the placement, condensation, and carving of Class I, Class II, and Class V amalgam restorations.

 XXXII.  State the rationale for re-contouring, finishing, and polishing amalgam restorations.

 XXXIII. Demonstrate re-contouring, finishing, and polishing amalgam restorations.

 XXXIV.  List the various types of composite restorative materials used in dentistry.

 TOPICAL OUTLINE:

 

 I.      Course Orientation and Safety

 II.     Equipment Descriptions

 III.    Operator/Patient Positioning and Interaction

 IV.     Instrumentation Techniques

 V.      Dental Anatomy

 VI.     Rubber Dam

 VII.    Occlusion

 VIII.   Cavity Design

 IX.     Cements, Bases, and Liners

 X       Matrices and Wedges

 XI.     Temporary (Provisional) Tooth Coverage

 XII.    Temporary Restorations

 XIII.   Types and Properties of Amalgams

 XIV.    Class I Amalgam Restorations

 XV.     Class II Amalgam Restorations

 XVI.    Class V Amalgam Restorations

 XVII.   Finishing and Polishing Amalgam Restorations

 XVIII.  Types and Properties of Composite Restorations

 XIX.    Class III Composite Restorations

 XX      Class V Composite Restorations

 XXI.    Class I Composite Restorations

 XXII.   Pit and Fissure Sealants

 XXIII.  Glass Ionomers