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Operate the dental unit
Assessment Strategies
Oral, Written and/or Skill Assessment
Criteria
follow safety and infection control protocol
operate the major dental equipment (ex. patient chair, operator/ assistant stools, dental unit, light)
wear personal protective equipment
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Position patient, clinician, and equipment
Assessment Strategies
Oral, Written and/or Skill Assessment
Criteria
follow safety and infection control protocol
adopt proper ergonomics for the practice of dental hygiene
demonstrate patient positioning based on individual needs
place a patient in correct supine positioning
position patient and clinician correctly according to clock-hour positions
place dental equipment in an accessible, ergonomically comfortable position to carry out dental hygiene treatment
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Provide patient comfort
Assessment Strategies
Oral, Written and/or Skill Assessment
Criteria
inquire about the patient's comfort
recognize signs of discomfort in the patient
adjust patient position to maximize patient and clinician comfort
adjust instrumentation to maximize patient comfort
identify the need to use pain control techniques
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Manipulate the mouth mirror
Assessment Strategies
Oral, Written and/or Skill Assessment
Criteria
follow safety and infection control protocol
position the patient and clinician properly
select the correct armamentarium
demonstrate retraction of tongue and vestibule (cheeks)
demonstrate transillumination
demonstrate indirect vision
identify oral structures using the mouth mirror
use the dental mouth mirror with dominant and non-dominant hand
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Perform extraoral examinations
Assessment Strategies
Oral, Written and/or Skill Assessment
Criteria
follow safety and infection control protocol
select correct armamentarium
explain procedures to peer patient
wear personal protective equipment
prepare peer patient with protective equipment
position the peer patient and clinician correctly
perform a complete extraoral exam
accurately record significant findings in patient's chart
verbally describe extraoral exam process
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Perform intraoral examinations
Assessment Strategies
Oral, Written and/or Skill Assessment
Criteria
follow safety and infection control protocol
select the correct armamentarium
explain procedures to peer patient
wear personal protective equipment
prepare peer patient with protective equipment
position the peer patient and clinician correctly
perform complete intraoral exam
verbally describe intraoral exam process
record any significant findings in patient's chart
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Manipulate periodontal probe
Assessment Strategies
Oral, Written and/or Skill Assessment
Criteria
adapt the use of the probe on a typodont, selecting the correct working end
follow safety and infection control protocol
select correct armamentarium
explain procedures to peer patient
wear personal protective equipment
prepare peer patient with protective equipment
position the peer patient and clinician correctly
select the correct probe and explain why you chose it
adapt the use of the probe on a peer, selecting the correct working end
identify the correct probe reading
record probe readings in a periodontal chart
explain the relevance of the perio readings to the patient's gingival health
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Perform gingival examination
Assessment Strategies
Oral, Written and/or Skill Assessment
Criteria
follow safety and infection control protocol
select correct armamentarium
explain procedures to peer patient
wear personal protective equipment
prepare peer patient with protective equipment
position the peer patient and yourself (clinician) correctly
illustrate the anatomy of gingiva and supporting structures
assess gingival conditions including color, contour, texture, and consistency
recognize any abnormalities
chart gingival findings in a periodontal chart
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Manipulate dental explorers
Assessment Strategies
Oral, Written and/or Skill Assessment
Criteria
follow safety and infection control protocol
select correct armamentarium
explain procedures to peer patient
wear personal protective equipment
prepare peer patient with protective equipment
position the peer patient and clinician correctly
select the correct explorer for detecting calcified accretions
select the correct working end
manipulate the explorer on a typodont
adapt the explorer on a peer patient
record findings on the patient's chart
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Assess the oral hygiene status
Assessment Strategies
Oral, Written and/or Skill Assessment
Criteria
follow safety and infection control protocol
select correct armamentarium
explain procedures to peer patient
wear personal protective equipment
prepare peer patient with protective equipment
position the peer patient and clinician correctly
apply disclosing solution
interview the patient to learn about current homecare practices
accurately chart and calculate presence of biofilm
correlate the location and amount of biofilm to current homecare practice
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Demonstrate proper tooth brushing and interdental cleaning techniques
Assessment Strategies
Oral, Written and/or Skill Assessment
Criteria
select the correct armamentarium
use visual aids including models, toothbrush, dental floss and adjuncts
model safety precautions and follow infection control protocol
perform and explain all critical steps in the correct order for brushing
perform and explain all critical steps in the correct order for interdental cleaning
answer questions asked by patient
use terminology the patient understands
give the patient opportunity for practice and provide feedback
communicate professionally with the patient
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Chart restorations and existing conditions of the dentition
Assessment Strategies
Oral, Written and/or Skill Assessment
Criteria
chart reflects G.V. Black's Classification of Cavities
chart reflects condition of the external and internal structures of the oral cavity
chart reflects dental restorations
chart reflects restorative problems
chart reflects accurate interpretation of previously charted conditions
chart is accurate
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Document treatment, oral findings, procedures, and dental hygiene services that have been performed
Assessment Strategies
Oral, Written and/or Skill Assessment
Criteria
documentation accurately reflects teeth using given numbering system correctly
documentation accurately and truthfully reflects dental services rendered
documentation reflects correct terminology and abbreviations
documentation complies with all relevant laws, regulations, and policies
documentation is well organized
documentation reflects correct grammar, punctuation, and spelling
documentation reflects correct alterations
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Manipulate scalers
Assessment Strategies
Oral, Written and/or Skill Assessment
Criteria
give rationale for using a scaler
position the patient and clinician correctly
follow safety and infection control protocol
select correct armamentarium
explain procedures to peer patient
wear personal protective equipment
prepare peer patient with protective equipment
select the correct working end
place the instrument correctly according to design features
adapt the scaler to maxillary and mandibular teeth
adapt and activate instrument
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Manipulate area specific curettes
Assessment Strategies
Oral, Written and/or Skill Assessment
Criteria
give rationale for using an area specific curette
follow safety and infection control protocol
explain procedures to peer patient
wear personal protective equipment
prepare peer patient with protective equipment
position the patient and clinician correctly
select the correct armamentarium
select the correct working end
place the instrument correctly according to design features
adapt the correct working end on maxillary and mandibular teeth
activate the instrument using a mouth mirror on maxillary and mandibular teeth
demonstrate both exploratory and working strokes
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Manipulate universal curettes
Assessment Strategies
Oral, Written and/or Skill Assessment
Criteria
give rationale for using a universal curette
follow safety and infection control protocol
explain procedures to peer patient
wear personal protective equipment
prepare peer patient with protective equipment
position the patient and clinician correctly
select the correct armamentarium
select the correct working end
correctly position the universal curette
adapt and activate the correct cutting edge on maxillary and mandibular anterior teeth
adapt and activate the correct cutting edge on maxillary and mandibular posterior teeth
demonstrate both exploratory and working strokes
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Perform polishing procedure
Assessment Strategies
Oral, Written and/or Skill Assessment
Criteria
follow safety and infection control protocol
explain procedures to peer patient
wear personal protective equipment
prepare peer patient with protective equipment
position the patient and clinician correctly
select the correct armamentarium
perform all critical steps in the correct order
employ safety precautions when using handpiece
communicate professionally with the patient
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Sharpen dental instruments
Assessment Strategies
Oral, Written and/or Skill Assessment
Criteria
follow safety and infection control protocol
assess the sharpness of the cutting edge using glare technique
select the correct armamentarium
demonstrate correct angulation or clock hour positioning of stone and blade
sharpen dull instruments to correct specifications using a dental stone
test sharpness using a plastic test stick or suitable system
instruments are sharpened to meet specifications
demonstrate proper care of sharpening stone
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Classify instruments
Assessment Strategies
Oral, Written and/or Skill Assessment
Criteria
identify the instrument by name
identify the instrument by type
handle instruments correctly
identify the instrument function
assemble instruments for use
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Interpret vital signs on clinic patients
Assessment Strategies
Oral, Written and/or Skill Assessment
Criteria
classify the stages of normal and elevated blood pressure
alert the instructor if a patient has abnormal vital signs prior to any dental procedure
contrast a normal heart rate vs. an abnormal heart rate
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Incorporate medical history findings in treatment decisions
Assessment Strategies
Oral, Written and/or Skill Assessment
Criteria
document medications using a variety of references
evaluate the patient for any medical condition which may alter treatment or require medical consult
document medical alerts