10-508-121EFDA Dental Procedures
Course Information
Description
Learn how to perform the placement and finishing of restorative materials after the dentist prepares a tooth for restoration. Includes the application of sealants and temporizations.
Total Credits
3
Course Competencies
  1. Apply sealants
    Assessment Strategies
    Skill Demonstration
    Criteria
    identify the structures of the oral cavity
    identify the tooth structure
    assess the supporting structure of the teeth (gingiva)
    observe the oral pathologies impacting dental health and treatment
    implement treatment based on dental prescription
    follow safety and infection control protocol
    retract the tongue, cheeks and lips using mouth mirror, HVE tip, isolation aides, or adjunctive mechanisms
    evacuate fluids and debris using HVE and/or saliva ejector
    isolate oral cavity
    select the correct armamentarium
    don personal protective equipment
    prepare the patient with protective equipment
    position yourself and patient correctly to maintain proper ergonomics
    perform all critical steps in an appropriate sequence
    prepare patient with protective equipment
    provide pre and post operative instructions to patient
    document procedure on patient record

  2. Isolate the operating field
    Assessment Strategies
    Skill Demonstration
    Criteria
    select and utilize the correct armamentarium
    position yourself and patient correctly to maintain proper ergonomics
    anticipate procedural steps
    perform all steps in an appropriate sequence
    retract the tongue, cheeks and lips using mouth mirror, HVE tip, isolation aides, or adjunctive mechanisms
    evacuate fluids and debris using HVE and/or saliva ejector
    identify the structures of the oral cavity
    isolate oral cavity
    remove the isolation materials
    employ safety precautions
    maintain infection control protocol
    don personal protective equipment
    prepare patient with protective equipment

  3. Complete placement and finish for an amalgam restoration for deciduous teeth
    Assessment Strategies
    Skill Demonstration
    Criteria
    select correct armamentarium
    don personal protective equipment
    position yourself and patient correctly to maintain proper ergonomics
    perform all steps in an appropriate sequence
    employ safety precautions
    demonstrate approach, delivery, and retrieval of instruments
    place matrix system
    ensure moisture control and non-contamination of the cavity preparation during the procedure
    demonstrate trituration of amalgam
    place, condense and carve restoration
    evaluate restoration according to established criteria
    evaluate and adjust occlusion
    dispose of amalgam waste properly
    maintain infection control protocol
    prepare patient with protective equipment
    provide pre and post operative instructions to patient
    document procedure on patient record

  4. Complete placement and finish for an amalgam restoration for permanent teeth
    Assessment Strategies
    Skill Demonstration
    Criteria
    select correct armamentarium
    position yourself and patient correctly to maintain proper ergonomics
    perform all steps in an appropriate sequence
    employ safety precautions
    demonstrate approach, delivery, and retrieval of instruments
    place matrix system
    ensure moisture control and non-contamination of the cavity preparation during the procedure
    demonstrate trituration of amalgam
    place, condense and carve restoration
    evaluate restoration according to established criteria
    evaluate and adjust occlusion
    dispose of amalgam waste properly
    maintain infection control protocol
    prepare patient with protective equipment
    provide pre and post operative instructions to patient
    document procedure on patient record

  5. Complete placement and finish for a composite/resin restoration of an anterior and posterior permanent tooth
    Assessment Strategies
    Skill Demonstration
    Criteria
    select correct armamentarium
    position yourself and patient correctly to maintain proper ergonomics
    perform all steps in an appropriate sequence
    employ safety precautions
    demonstrate approach, delivery, and retrieval of instruments
    place matrix system
    ensure moisture control and non-contamination of the cavity preparation during the procedure
    select and apply dental materials
    place, condense and cure restoration
    evaluate restoration according to established criteria
    evaluate and adjust occlusion
    finish and polish the restoration
    maintain infection control protocol
    prepare patient with protective equipment
    provide pre and post operative instructions to patient
    document procedure on patient record

  6. Complete placement and finish for a composite/resin restoration of an anterior and posterior deciduous tooth
    Assessment Strategies
    Skill Demonstration
    Criteria
    select correct armamentarium
    position yourself and patient correctly to maintain proper ergonomics
    perform all steps in an appropriate sequence
    employ safety precautions
    demonstrate approach, delivery, and retrieval of instruments
    place matrix system
    ensure moisture control and non-contamination of the cavity preparation during the procedure
    select and apply dental materials
    place, condense and cure restoration
    finish and polish the restoration
    evaluate restoration according to established criteria
    evaluate and adjust occlusion
    maintain infection control protocol
    prepare patient with protective equipment
    provide pre and post operative instructions to patient
    document procedure on patient record

  7. Perform placement and finish for glass ionomer restoration
    Assessment Strategies
    Skill Demonstration
    Criteria
    select correct armamentarium
    position yourself and patient correctly to maintain proper ergonomics
    perform all steps in an appropriate sequence
    employ safety precautions
    demonstrate approach, delivery, and retrieval of instruments
    place matrix system
    ensure moisture control and non-contamination of the cavity preparation during the procedure
    select, prepare, and apply dental materials
    place and cure restoration
    finish and polish the restoration
    evaluate restoration according to established criteria
    evaluate and adjust occlusion
    maintain infection control protocol
    prepare patient with protective equipment
    provide pre and post operative instructions to patient
    document procedure on patient record

  8. Perform placement and finish for temporary restoration
    Assessment Strategies
    Skill Demonstration
    Criteria
    select correct armamentarium
    position yourself and patient correctly to maintain proper ergonomics
    perform all steps in an appropriate sequence
    employ safety precautions
    demonstrate approach, delivery, and retrieval of instruments
    ensure moisture control and non-contamination of the cavity preparation during the procedure
    select and apply dental materials
    place and condense restoration
    evaluate restoration according to established criteria
    evaluate and adjust occlusion
    maintain infection control protocol
    prepare patient with protective equipment
    provide pre and post operative instructions to patient
    document procedure on patient record

  9. Perform selection, fit and placement of preformed stainless-steel crown
    Assessment Strategies
    Skill Demonstration
    Criteria
    select correct armamentarium
    position yourself and patient correctly to maintain proper ergonomics
    perform all steps in an appropriate sequence
    employ safety precautions
    demonstrate approach, delivery, and retrieval of instruments
    select appropriate crown
    ensure moisture control and non-contamination of the working tooth during the procedure
    utilize appropriate instruments to adapt crown to margin
    cement temporary crown
    remove cement using appropriate instruments and instrumentation techniques
    check interproximal contact with floss
    follow manufacturer’s instructions for each material type
    evaluate and adjust occlusion
    maintain infection control protocol
    prepare patient with protective equipment
    provide pre and post operative instructions to patient
    document procedure on patient record

  10. Perform selection, fit and placement of a stainless-steel crown for deciduous teeth
    Assessment Strategies
    Skill Demonstration
    Criteria
    select correct armamentarium
    position yourself and patient correctly to maintain proper ergonomics
    perform all steps in an appropriate sequence
    employ safety precautions
    demonstrate approach, delivery, and retrieval of instruments
    select appropriate crown
    ensure moisture control and non-contamination of the working tooth during the procedure
    utilize appropriate instruments to adapt crown to margin
    cement crown
    remove cement using appropriate instruments and instrumentation techniques
    check interproximal contact with floss
    follow manufacturer’s instructions for each material type
    evaluate and adjust occlusion
    maintain infection control protocol
    prepare patient with protective equipment
    provide pre and post operative instructions to guardian and patient
    document procedure on patient record

  11. Perform fabrication, fit, and placement of a custom provisional crown
    Assessment Strategies
    Skill Demonstration
    Criteria
    select correct armamentarium
    position yourself and patient correctly to maintain proper ergonomics
    perform all steps in an appropriate sequence
    employ safety precautions
    demonstrate approach, delivery, and retrieval of instruments
    take a preliminary impression
    fabricate the provisional crown
    ensure moisture control and non-contamination of the working tooth during the procedure
    evaluate and adjust crown
    cement crown
    remove temporary cement using appropriate instruments and instrumentation techniques
    check interproximal contact with floss
    follow manufacturer’s instructions for each material type
    maintain infection control protocol
    prepare patient with protective equipment
    provide pre and post operative instructions to patient
    document procedure on patient record