STANDARD COMPETENCIES:

 

 I.      Describe the indications and contraindications for providing cosmetic bleaching.

 II.     Describe the indications and contraindications for air polishing; list the step by step process for using air polishing devices including asepsis and aerosol control and minimizing microabrasion of tissues.

 III.    Given documented cases, apply the dental hygiene process of care and successfully complete multiple choice question testlets for each case.

 IV.     Given regional board clinical testing process and information, identify strategies for radiographic and debridement patient selection; provide definitions for dental terminology as used in the testing format, describe effective and accurate use of Boards forms, and select appropriate techniques for managing the testing environment.

 V.      Describe the appropriate use of the re-evaluation process in the overall process of care for clients with periodontally involved initial therapy.

 VI.     Given examples of effective tobacco cessation strategies, provide examples for application in clinical practice.

 VII.    List the indications, contraindications, limited support in research, and basic technique for closed gingival curettage.( move, delete or generalize statement) we do this in fall semester.

 VIII.   List the indications, contraindications and process for amalgam polishing and margination on functional restorations. (move or delete)

 IX.     Describe the key factors for effective and safe maintenance of cosmetic restorations.

 X       List the types of implants; for each describe the primary considerations necessary for safe and appropriate care during dental hygiene therapy and by the patient during home care efforts.

 TOPICAL OUTLINE:

 

 I.      Cosmetic Bleaching

 II.     Air Polishing

 III.    Phase III Re-evaluation of Periodontally Involved Therapy-delete

 IV.     Tobacco Cessation Strategies

 V.      Gingival curettage

 VI.     Amalgam polishing and margination-move or delete

 VII.    Maintenance of cosmetic restorations

 VIII.   Maintenance of Dental Implants:

 IX.     Use of case based materials in Boards preparation

 X       The regional clinical boards testing process and patient screening strategies