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by working with patients onsite in a dental office/clinic

by performing data collection tasks in accordance with criteria for related competencies published in preceding Dental Assistant courses.

by meeting performance expectations of supervising dentist and dental professionals

by making an entry in your Clinical Experience Log each time you perform these tasks

in a written, graphic, or oral reflection on what you have learned in the clinical experience

collect patients' medical/dental histories

have obtained patient informed consent from multiple patients

have taken patients' vital signs of multiple patients

chart oral cavity structures and missing teeth for multiple patients

chart dental pathology for multiple patients

chart restorations for multiple patients

record treatment documentation for multiple patients

log entries note data collection tasks performed, date, time, (and your comments if desired)

reflection presents a realistic picture of your skill prior to the learning experience

reflection accurately describes your new skill level

reflection compares your clinical experience with your classroom experience

reflection includes strategies for continued improvement

reflection presents insight about your learning experience

reflection exhibits correct use of dental/medical terminology, grammar, spelling, and punctuation

by working with patients onsite in a dental office/clinic

by performing infection management and hazard control tasks in accordance with criteria for related competencies published in preceding Dental Assistant courses.

by meeting performance expectations of supervising dentist and dental professionals

by making an entry in your Clinical Experience Log each time you perform these tasks

in a written, graphic, or oral reflection on what you have learned in the clinical experience

employ personal and patient protection to prevent disease transmission

reprocess instruments

reprocess treatment room

manage wastes safely

adhere to OSHA Hazardous Communication Standard

maintain infection control records

log entries note infection and hazard control tasks performed, date, time, (and your comments if desired)

reflection presents a realistic picture of your skill prior to the learning experience

reflection accurately describes your new skill level

reflection compares your clinical experience with your classroom experience

reflection includes strategies for continued improvement

reflection presents insight about your learning experience

by working with patients onsite in a dental office/clinic

by performing clinical supportive treatment tasks in accordance with criteria for related competencies published in preceding Dental Assistant courses.

by meeting performance expectations of supervising dentist and dental professionals

by making an entry in your Clinical Experience Log each time you perform these tasks

in a written, graphic, or oral reflection on what you have learned in the clinical experience

transition patient through a dental procedure

assist with dental examinations

perform four-handed dentistry to assist at chairside

operate dental equipment

transfer dental instructions for various dental procedures

maintain a clear operating field

maintain dental instruments

assemble dental instruments

assist with chairside pain control

apply topical anesthetic

assist with a direct cosmetic restoration

assist with an amalgam restoration

log entries note supportive treatments performed, date, time, (and your comments if desired)

reflection presents a realistic picture of your skill prior to the learning experience

reflection accurately describes your new skill level

reflection compares your clinical experience with your classroom experience

reflection includes strategies for continued improvement

reflection presents insight about your learning experience

by working with patients onsite in a dental office/clinic

by taking diagnostic images in accordance with criteria for related competencies published in preceding Dental Assistant courses

by meeting performance expectations of supervising dentist and dental professionals

by making an entry in your Clinical Experience Log each time you perform these tasks

in a written, graphic, or oral reflection on what you have learned in the clinical experience

practice principles of radiation safety

use proper infection control

manage patients during image acquisition

produce radiographic images

mount radiographic images

evaluate radiographic images for diagnostic value

interpret radiographic findings

expose bitewing radiographic images

expose periapicals using paralleling technique

expose periapical using bisecting angle technique

produce extra-oral radiograph

log entries note radiographs exposed, produced, evaluated, and interpreted, along with date and time, (and your comments if desired)

reflection presents a realistic picture of your skill prior to the learning experience

reflection accurately describes your new skill level

reflection compares your clinical experience with your classroom experience

reflection includes strategies for continued improvement

reflection presents insight about your learning experience

by working with patients onsite in a dental office/clinic

by performing dental laboratory tasks in accordance with criteria for related competencies published in preceding Dental Assistant courses.

by meeting performance expectations of supervising dentist and dental professionals

by making an entry in your Clinical Experience Log each time you perform these tasks

in a written, graphic, or oral reflection on what you have learned in the clinical experience

prepare liners, bases, and cements

prepare amalgam for a direct restoration

prepare direct aesthetic restorative materials

mix impression materials

clean removable appliances

log entries note laboratory procedures performed, date, time, (and your comments if desired)

reflection presents a realistic picture of your skill prior to the learning experience

reflection accurately describes your new skill level

reflection compares your clinical experience with your classroom experience

reflection includes strategies for continued improvement

reflection presents insight about your learning experience

by working with patients onsite in a dental office/clinic

by providing patient oral health instruction in accordance with criteria for related competencies published in preceding Dental Assistant courses.

by meeting performance expectations of supervising dentist and dental professionals

by making an entry in your Clinical Experience Log each time you perform these tasks

in a written, graphic, or oral reflection on what you have learned in the clinical experience

counsel patients about nutrition and its relationship to oral health

explain to patients the relationship of dental health to total health

demonstrate proper tooth brushing for a patient

explain the importance of preventive dentistry to a patient

log entries note patient oral health instruction performed, date, time, (and your comments if desired)

reflection presents a realistic picture of your skill prior to the learning experience

reflection accurately describes your new skill level

reflection compares your clinical experience with your classroom experience

reflection includes strategies for continued improvement

reflection presents insight about your learning experience

by working with patients onsite in a dental office/clinic

by assisting in the management of medical emergencies as they may arise in accordance with criteria for related competencies published in preceding Dental Assistant courses, or by discussing with a mentor how medical emergencies are handled at your clinical site.

by meeting performance expectations of supervising dentist and dental professionals

by making an entry in your Clinical Experience Log each time you perform these tasks

in a written, graphic, or oral reflection on what you have learned in the clinical experience

alert dental office staff to signs of medical emergencies if they arise

assist in handling dental office medical emergencies if they arise

assist in handling dental office chemical emergencies if they arise

assist in handling dental office infectious emergencies if they arise

assist in maintaining emergency equipment and supplies

make dental office staff members aware of potential contraindications for prescribed medication if they are present

perform CPR or assist someone who is performing CPR if the need arises

log entries note any medical emergency tasks performed, date, time, (and your comments if desired)

reflection presents a realistic picture of your skill prior to the learning experience

reflection accurately describes your new skill level

reflection compares your clinical experience with your classroom experience

reflection includes strategies for continued improvement

reflection presents insight about your learning experience

by working with patients onsite in a dental office/clinic

by exhibiting professional behaviors, ethics, and appearance in accordance with criteria for related competencies published in preceding Dental Assistant courses.

by meeting performance expectations of supervising dentist and dental professionals

in a written, graphic, or oral reflection on what you have learned in the clinical experience

exhibit a professional appearance complying with the dress code of the program

adhere to the attendance policy set by the dental office

decline to perform any tasks that are not legally permitted to be delegated to a student dental assistant

maintain professional confidentiality

reflection presents a realistic picture of your skill prior to the learning experience

reflection accurately describes your new skill level

reflection compares your clinical experience with your classroom experience

reflection includes strategies for continued improvement

reflection presents insight about your learning experience

by completing a self-evaluation and/or having your instructor, a peer, and/or your supervisor complete a core ability evaluation

by completing a written reflection on the results of the core ability evaluations

core ability evaluations show that you have made progress toward, met, or exceeded each core ability

reflection provides a description your core ability strengths and gives one or more examples to back them up

reflection set goals and identifies strategies for continually improving your core abilities