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Evaluate nutrition and its relationship to total health
Assessment Strategies
in a completed diet assessment
Criteria
record the diet intake of food choices
compare diet to US government standards
complete a dietary analysis that shows the relationship between the food diary and total health
identify strengths and weaknesses of the diet
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Adapt dental assisting techniques when assisting with pediatric dentistry
Assessment Strategies
in a skill demonstration in which you fabricate a stainless steel crown
in a skill demonstration in which you assist with a pulpotomy
in a clinical setting
Criteria
select the correct armamentarium
position yourself and manikin correctly
anticipate procedural steps
perform all steps in the right order
provide post operative instructions
communicate professionally with the patient
employ safety precautions
utilize infection control protocol
wear personal protective equipment
stainless steel crown is adapted to the prepped tooth
patient's records show accurate, up-to-date documentation of treatment and services
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Assist with a sealant procedure
Assessment Strategies
in a skill demonstration in which you assist with a sealant procedure on a manikin
in a clinical setting
Criteria
select the correct armamentarium
position yourself and patient correctly
anticipate procedural steps
perform all steps in the right order
provide post operative instructions
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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Perform coronal polishing procedure
Assessment Strategies
in a skill demonstration in which you perform coronal polishing on a manikin/role-play peer or patient
in a clinical setting
Criteria
select the correct armamentarium
position yourself and patient correctly
perform all steps in the right order
communicate professionally with the patient
employ safety precautions when using handpiece
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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Apply fluoride agents
Assessment Strategies
in a skill demonstration in which you apply fluoride agents on a role-play peer or patient
in a clinical setting
Criteria
identify that there is a consent form
select the correct armamentarium
position yourself and patient correctly
perform all steps in the right order
provide post operative instructions
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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Apply topical anesthetic
Assessment Strategies
in a skill demonstration in which you apply topical anesthetic on a manikin/role play peer
in a clinical/lab setting
Criteria
select the correct armamentarium
position yourself and manikin correctly
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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Position dental dam
Assessment Strategies
by completing a skill demonstration in which you position a dental dam on a manikin/role play peer
in a clinical setting
Criteria
select correct armamentarium
position yourself and manikin/role play peer correctly
prepare the dental dam according to operative field
position and ligate clamp and frame
maintain a dry operative field
remove dental dam
perform all steps in the right order
communicate professionally with the patient
employ safety precautions
utilize infection control protocol
wear personal protective equipment
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Adapt dental assisting techniques when assisting during orthodontics
Assessment Strategies
in a skill demonstration in which you assist with orthodontic treatment using 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
provide post-operative instructions
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 oral maxillofacial surgery
Assessment Strategies
in a skill demonstration in which you assist with a simulated surgical procedure using a manikin
in a skill demonstration in which you trim and remove sutures on a manikin/role-play peer
in a clinical setting
Criteria
select the correct armamentarium
position yourself and manikin/role play peer correctly
anticipate procedural steps
perform all steps in the right order
provide post operative instructions
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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Characterize pharmacological agents commonly used in dentistry
Assessment Strategies
by creating a chart classifying types of pharmacological agents commonly used in dentistry
Criteria
chart includes indications and contraindications of the pharmacological agents
chart includes the action of the pharmacological agents
chart presents information in an organized manner
chart evidences correct grammar, punctuation, and spelling
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Prepare a prescription for a dentist's signature
Assessment Strategies
given a scenario and a completed medical history
by preparing a prescription form for a dentist to sign
in a clinic/lab setting
Criteria
accurately record patient information onto a prescription form
copy medication information onto the prescription as indicated by the dentist
document and duplicate copy of the prescription in the patient's record
prescription exhibits correct spelling
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Reinforce a dental prescription for a patient
Assessment Strategies
by reviewing a prescription with a role play peer in a scenario
Criteria
clarify the prescription
answer any questions a patient may have on a given prescription
communicate professionally with patient
patient's records show accurate, up-to-date documentation of services
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Adapt dental assisting techniques when assisting during endodontics
Assessment Strategies
in a skill demonstration in which you assist with endodontic treatment using a manikin
by performing vitality testing
in a clinical setting
Criteria
select the correct armamentarium
position yourself and manikin/patient correctly
anticipate procedural steps
perform all steps in the right order
provide post-operative instructions
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 during fixed prosthodontics
Assessment Strategies
in a skill demonstration in which you assist with a crown prep including gingival retraction and impressions using a manikin
in a skill demonstration in which you place temporary coverage with previously fabricated crown/bridge on a manikin
in a skill demonstration in which you remove excess supragingival coronal cement on a manikin
by preparing a laboratory case for shipment
in a clinical setting
Criteria
select the correct armamentarium
position yourself and manikin correctly
anticipate procedural steps
perform all steps in the right order
provide post-operative instructions
communicate professionally with the patient
employ safety precautions
utilize infection control protocol
wear personal protective equipment
laboratory case is prepared for shipment
patient's records show accurate, up-to-date documentation of treatment and services
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Adapt dental assisting techniques when assisting during removable prosthodontics
Assessment Strategies
in a skill demonstration in which you assist with removable prosthodontics using a manikin
by preparing a laboratory case for shipment
in a clinical setting
Criteria
select the correct armamentarium
position yourself and manikin correctly
anticipate procedural steps
perform all steps in the right order
provide post operative instructions
communicate professionally with the patient
employ safety precautions
utilize infection control protocol
wear personal protective equipment
laboratory case meets shipping standards
patient's records show accurate, up-to-date documentation of treatment and services
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Adapt dental assisting techniques when assisting during periodontics
Assessment Strategies
in a skill demonstration in which you assist with simulated periodontal procedures using the manikin
in a skill demonstration in which you place and remove periodontal dressing using the manikin/role play peer
in a clinical setting
Criteria
select the correct armamentarium
position yourself and manikin/patient correctly
anticipate procedural steps
perform all steps in the right order
provide post operative instructions
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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Select techniques for assisting patients with special needs
Assessment Strategies
in an oral, written, or graphic assessment
Criteria
describe the patient's special needs
describe feasible management techniques for the patient with special needs
use relevant evidence to support your ideas
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Adapt dental assisting techniques when assisting with implants
Assessment Strategies
in a skill demonstration
in a clinical setting
Criteria
select the correct armamentarium
position yourself and manikin/patient correctly
anticipate procedural steps
perform all steps in the right order
provide post operative instructions
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