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

by meeting performance expectations of supervising dentist and dental professionals

in a written, graphic, or oral reflection on how you have improved this skill since previous clinical experience

exhibit increasing confidence and skill as you perform the following tasks: collect medical/dental histories; obtain informed consent; take vital signs; chart oral cavity structures and missing teeth; chart dental pathology; chart restorations; and document treatment 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 describes and gives an example of how your performance and/or confidence have improved

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

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 increasing confidence and skill as you perform the following tasks: employ personal and patient protection to prevent disease transmission; reprocess instruments; reprocess treatment rooms; manage waste; adhere to OSHA Hazardous Communication Standard; and maintain infection control records

log entries note infections 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 describes and gives an example of how your performance and/or confidence have improved

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

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 increasing confidence and skill as you perform the following tasks: transition patient through a dental procedure; assist with dental exams; perform four-handed dental assisting; operate dental equipment; transfer dental instruments for various procedures; maintain a clear operating field; maintain and assemble dental instruments; assist with chairside pain control, apply local anesthetic; and assist with direct restorations

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

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

reflection describes and gives an example of how your performance and/or confidence have improved

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 making an entry in your Clinical Experience Log each time you expose or process images

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 increasing confidence and skill as you perform the following tasks: ensure radiation safety; follow infection control protocols; manage patients during the radiography process; produce and mount images; evaluate images for diagnostic value; interpret radiographic findings; expose periapicals using paralleling and bisecting techniques; expose full-mouth images; produce extra-oral images; and produce images using specialized receptors and techniques

log entries note images exposed and processed, date, time, (and your comments if desired)

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

reflection describes and gives an example of how your performance and/or confidence have improved

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

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 increasing confidence and skill as you perform the following tasks: prepare liners, bases, and cements; prepare materials for a direct restoration; mix impression materials; clean removable appliances; produce alginate impressions; fabricate and trim models, create vacuum-formed oral appliances; fabricate custom impression trays; polish oral appliances; prepare provisional tooth coverage; and explain the indications, procedure, and benefits of indirect restoration to a patient

log entries note dental lab 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 describes and gives an example of how your performance and/or confidence have improved

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 hygiene instruction in accordance with criteria for related competencies published in preceding Dental Assistant courses.

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

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 increasing confidence and skill as you perform the following tasks: counsel patients about nutrition and its relationship to oral health; teach patients to use proper tooth brushing techniques; explain the importance and procedures of preventative dentistry to patients

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

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

reflection describes and gives an example of how your performance and/or confidence have improved

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

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 increasing confidence and skill as you perform the following tasks: assist in handling dental office medical, chemical, and infectious emergencies as they arise; assist in maintaining emergency equipment and supplies; make dental office staff members aware of potential contraindications for prescribed medications; and perform or assist with CPR if the need arises

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

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

reflection describes and gives an example of how your performance and/or confidence have improved

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 carrying out dental office duties in accordance with criteria for related competencies published in preceding Dental Assistant courses

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

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 increasing confidence and skill as you perform the following tasks: manage telephone calls; assist with appointment management; assist with recall management; assist with dental record processing; assist in processing collections and accounts payable; assist with inventory management; operate business equipment and software; and assist with the completion of third party reimbursement forms

log entries note office procedure tasks performed, date, time, (and your comments if desired)

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

reflection describes and gives an example of how your performance and/or confidence have improved

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

exhibit increasing professional confidence and competence by: meeting or exceeding the attendance policy; meeting or exceeding the dress code; declining to perform tasks not permitted to a student dental assistant; maintaining confidentiality; and contributing to a positive ethical and professional climate

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

reflection describes and gives an example of how your performance and/or confidence have improved

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