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Relate oral structures to removable appliances
Assessment Strategies
Oral, Written, Graphic and/or Skill Assessment
Criteria
adapt the oral appliance to the oral structure
locate muscle attachments
locate hard and soft palates
locate mucobuccal borders
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Characterize the properties of dental materials used for removable appliances
Assessment Strategies
Oral, Written, Graphic and/or Skill Assessment
Criteria
identify acrylics
identify thermoformed appliances
explain thermal properties
identify custom lab made appliances
describe abrasiveness
identify preformed appliances
identify waxes
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Identify the function and parts of oral appliances
Assessment Strategies
Oral, Written, Graphic and/or Skill Assessment
Criteria
identify and provide rationale for components of full denture
identify and provide rationale for components of partial denture
identify and provide rationale for thermal formed oral appliances
identify and provide rationale for lab/custom fabricated oral appliances
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Adjust dentures
Assessment Strategies
Skill Demonstration
Criteria
determine need for adjustment
follow safety and infection control protocol
select correct armamentarium
reduce or modify denture
polish denture
position yourself and patient correctly to maintain proper ergonomics
perform all steps in an appropriate sequence
employ safety precautions
follow manufacturer’s instructions for each material type
provide pre and post operative instructions to patient
document procedure on patient record
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Adjust removable appliances (not dentures)
Assessment Strategies
Skill Demonstration
Criteria
determine need for adjustment
follow safety and infection control protocol
select correct armamentarium
reduce or modify the oral appliance
polish the oral appliance
position yourself and patient correctly to maintain proper ergonomics
perform all steps in an appropriate sequence
employ safety precautions
follow manufacturer’s instructions for each material type
provide pre and post operative instructions to patient
document procedure on patient record
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Perform removal of sutures
Assessment Strategies
Skill Demonstration
Criteria
identify the types of sutures
demonstrate proper removal techniques
follow safety and infection control protocol
select correct armamentarium
position yourself and patient correctly to maintain proper ergonomics
perform all steps in an appropriate sequence
employ safety precautions
provide pre and post operative instructions to patient
document procedure on patient record
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Perform the removal of dressings
Assessment Strategies
Oral, Written and/or Skill Assessment
Criteria
follow safety and infection control protocol
evaluate tissues
select correct armamentarium
successfully remove dressing
position yourself and patient correctly to maintain proper ergonomics
perform all steps in an appropriate sequence
employ safety precautions
provide pre and post operative instructions to patient
document procedure on patient record
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Perform gingival retraction
Assessment Strategies
Skill Demonstration
Criteria
review medical history
follow safety and infection control protocol
select correct armamentarium
select cord materials
place cord
remove cord
control hemostasis
demonstrate techniques for moisture control and isolation
position yourself and patient correctly to maintain proper ergonomics
perform all steps in an appropriate sequence
employ safety precautions
follow manufacturer’s instructions for each material type
provide pre and post operative instructions to patient
document procedure on patient record
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Perform impressions for dental procedures
Assessment Strategies
Skill Demonstration
Criteria
follow safety and infection control protocol
select correct armamentarium
demonstrate techniques for moisture control and isolation
demonstrate proper operator positioning while taking maxillary and mandibular impressions
demonstrate proper impression techniques to include seating and removing
choose the proper tray size
demonstrate techniques for impressions and bite registrations utilizing various types of materials
perform all steps in an appropriate sequence
employ safety precautions
follow manufacturer’s instructions for each material type
provide pre and post operative instructions to patient
document procedure on patient record