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Decode dental terminology
Assessment Strategies
by classifying dental terminology by prefix, root and suffix
Criteria
identify the meaning of the prefix
identify the meaning of the root
identify the meaning of the suffix
determine the meaning of the whole word
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Operate dental equipment
Assessment Strategies
by completing an operating dental equipment skill demonstration
by completing maintenance of dental equipment skill demonstration
in a clinical setting
Criteria
operate the dental equipment
maintain dental equipment
employ safety precautions
wear personal protective equipment
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Apply the principles of chairside dentistry
Assessment Strategies
by completing a skill demonstration of chairside dentistry using a role-play patient or manikin
in a clinical setting
Criteria
select the correct armamentarium
obtain written patient consent
position yourself correctly as the assistant
position yourself correctly as the operator
seat and position according to area of treatment, and dismiss patient or manikin
communicate professionally with the patient
employ safety precautions
utilize infection control protocol
wear personal protective equipment
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Transfer dental instruments for various dental procedures
Assessment Strategies
by completing an instrument transfer skill demonstration using a manikin
in a clinical setting
Criteria
select the correct armamentarium
position yourself and manikin correctly
perform all steps in the right order
anticipate procedural steps
demonstrate approach, delivery and retrieval of instruments
employ safety precautions
utilize infection control protocol
wear personal protective equipment
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Maintain clear operating field
Assessment Strategies
by completing a skill demonstration on a role-play peer
in a clinical setting
Criteria
select the correct armamentarium
position yourself and patient correctly
anticipate procedural steps
perform all steps in the right order
retract the tongue, cheeks and lips using finger, mouth mirror and HVE tip
suction fluids and debris using HVE and saliva ejector
isolate oral cavity
employ safety precautions
utilize infection control protocol
wear personal protective equipment
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Manage handpieces and rotary instruments
Assessment Strategies
by completing a skill demonstration on assembly and maintenance
in a clinical setting, using the equipment provided
Criteria
select the correct armamentarium
select the correct handpiece by name and use
assemble handpieces
select, insert, and remove appropriate attachment
maintain handpieces and attachments
perform all steps in the right order
employ safety precautions
use infection control protocol
wear personal protective equipment
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Adapt dental assisting techniques when assisting with dental examinations
Assessment Strategies
by completing a skill demonstration in which you assist with a dental examination using a manikin or role-play patient
in a clinical setting
Criteria
select the correct armamentarium
position yourself and patient correctly
anticipate procedural steps
perform all steps in the right order
communicate professionally with the patient
employ safety precautions
utilize infection control protocol
wear personal protective equipment
patient's records show accurate, up-to-date documentation of treatment and services
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Record reported examination findings of the oral cavity structures
Assessment Strategies
by charting the condition of the external and internal structures of the oral cavity
by charting from dictation or by reading
by interpreting the previously charted conditions
in a clinical or classroom setting
Criteria
select the correct armamentarium
accurately record the condition of the external and internal structures of the oral cavity
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Record dental pathology in a chart
Assessment Strategies
in charting dental pathology by completing a chart
by completing a periodontal chart
by charting from dictation or by reading
by interpreting the previously charted conditions
in a clinical or classroom setting
Criteria
select the correct armamentarium
accurately chart dental pathology
chart according to G.V. Black's Classification of Cavities
chart periodontal conditions
chart Angle's classification of malocclusion and associated factors
reference images for charting existing conditions
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Record restorations in a chart
Assessment Strategies
in charting dental restorations by completing a chart
by charting from dictation or by reading
by interpreting the previously charted conditions
in a clinical or classroom setting
Criteria
select the correct armamentarium
chart according to G.V. Black's Classification of Cavities
accurately chart restorations
accurately chart restorative problems
reference images for charting existing conditions
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Record treatment plan in a chart
Assessment Strategies
in charting proposed treatment
by charting from dictation or by reading
in a clinical or classroom setting
Criteria
reference the correct patient chart
accurately chart treatment recommendations
present the treatment plan to the patient
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Document treatment and procedures that have been performed
Assessment Strategies
by preparing written dental records that document clinical treatment scenarios
given the forms
Criteria
accurately reference teeth using given numbering system correctly
accurately record dental services rendered
use correct terminology and abbreviations
documentation is well organized
documentation evidences correct grammar, punctuation, and spelling
documentation evidences correct alterations
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Assist with chairside pain control
Assessment Strategies
by completing a skill demonstration in which you assist with pain control procedures on a manikin
in a clinical setting
Criteria
select the correct armamentarium
position yourself and manikin correctly
anticipate procedural steps
perform all steps in the right order
assemble and disassemble syringe and/or injection system
assist with topical anesthetic
safely transfer syringe
communicate professionally with the patient
employ safety precautions
utilize infection control protocol
wear personal protective equipment
patient's records show accurate, up-to-date documentation of treatment and services
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Adapt dental assisting techniques when assisting with a direct restoration
Assessment Strategies
by completing a skill demonstration in which you assist with a direct restoration on a manikin
in a clinical setting
Criteria
select the correct armamentarium
position yourself and manikin correctly
anticipate procedural steps
perform all steps in the right order
prepare matrix system
transfer instruments
maintain visibility and moisture control
mix and transfer materials
communicate professionally with the patient
provide post operative instructions
employ safety precautions
utilize infection control protocol
wear personal protective equipment
patient's records show accurate, up-to-date documentation of treatment and services
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Place a matrix system
Assessment Strategies
by completing a skill demonstration in which you assemble and place a matrix system for a given tooth on a manikin
in a clinical setting
Criteria
select the correct armamentarium
position yourself and manikin correctly
anticipate procedural steps
perform all steps in the right order
prepare matrix system
transfer instruments
maintain visibility
communicate professionally with the patient
employ safety precautions
utilize infection control protocol
wear personal protective equipment
patient's records show accurate, up-to-date documentation of treatment and services
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Define preventive dentistry and its importance to the patient
Assessment Strategies
in an oral, written or graphic assessment
Criteria
define preventive dentistry in terms a lay person can understand
explain the benefits of preventive dentistry
describe patient recommendations for disease prevention
describe the role of dental professionals in preventive dentistry
examine the caries process and its impact on overall health
examine the periodontal process and its impact on overall health
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Demonstrate proper tooth brushing and interproximal cleaning techniques
Assessment Strategies
by demonstrating proper tooth brushing, interproximal cleaning and adjuncts to role-play patient(s) in a skill demonstration
Criteria
select the correct armamentarium
perform plaque assessment
use visual aids
perform and explain all steps for each technique
select, explain and use the correct adjunct for the scenario
terminology the patient understands
communicate professionally with the patient
answer questions asked by patients
present the content clearly and accurately
instruction is well organized
employ safety precautions
utilize infection control protocol
wear personal protective equipment
patient's records show accurate, up-to-date documentation of patient education
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Interpret dental procedures to a patient, using lay terminology
Assessment Strategies
in an oral, written, or graphic assessment
Criteria
accurately explain a specific dental procedure
use lay terminology that a patient can understand
present information in a style and tone consistent with the audience's level of interest and level of knowledge or understanding
answer questions accurately, thoroughly, and with respect
patient's records show accurate, up-to-date documentation of service