Dental Assistant Clinical Sciences



Dental Assistant Clinical Sciences WVEIS Code 0743

Within the course, Dental Assistant Clinical Practice instruction will focus upon the internal functions of the dental office as well as the pertinent legal and ethical responsibilities. Current technology will be utilized to master course standards. Students are provided with the opportunity to participate in a Career and Technical Student Organization (CTSO).

Standard 1: Opening of the Dental Office (0743.S.1)

Students will describe the daily routine of opening the dental office.

Opening of the Dental Office Objectives

Students will:

0743.1.1 Explain tasks that are performed by the dental assistant each morning prior to patients’ arrival.

0743.1.2 Identify dental machinery and master switches that require priming.

Standard 2: Secretarial Procedures (0743.S.2)

Students will demonstrate basic secretarial procedures.

Secretarial Procedures Objectives

Students will:

0743.2.1 Describe types of filing systems used in the dental office.

0743.2.2 List the requirements for appointment book entries and schedule appointments.

0743.2.3 Demonstrate appropriate handling of incoming mail.

0743.2.4 Explain the importance of a properly completed form.

0743.2.5 Complete a registration and health history record.

Standard 3: Accounting Procedures (0743.S.3)

Students will perform basic accounting procedures.

Accounting Procedures Objectives

Students will:

0743.3.1 Discuss accounting systems used in a dental office.

0743.3.2 Demonstrate accounting procedures by completing a ledger card, writing receipts and balancing a daily journal page.

0743.3.3 Explain the purpose of a petty cash fund and describe the handling of petty cash.

0743.3.4 Prepare a bank deposit.

0743.3.5 Discuss methods of maintaining a checking account and writing a check.

0743.3.6 Describe basic information found on a claim form.

0743.3.7 Describe the procedures for handling insurance claims.

Standard 4: General Dental Assistant (0743.S.4)

Students will identify basic concepts of chairside dental assisting.

General Dental Assistant Objectives

Students will:

0743.4.1 Describe the necessary steps to prepare a patient for treatment.

0743.4.2 Explain the necessary steps to seat the patient for treatment.

0743.4.3 Describe the position of the operator and the assistant at the chairside.

0743.4.4 Describe the necessary steps to dismiss the patient after treatment is concluded.

0743.4.5 Identify possible special needs that might arise during patient interaction.

0743.4.7 Define and demonstrate how to maintain the oral cavity and the equipment utilized in treatment of the oral cavity.

Standard 5: Fundamentals of Chairside Assisting (0743.S.5)

Students will select appropriate materials and instrument associated with various operative procedures.

Chairside Assisting Objectives

Students will:

0743.5.1 Identify types, characteristics and uses of hand cutting instruments.

0743.5.2 Identify classifications of handpieces, component parts and their uses.

0743.5.3 Identify types, characteristics and purposes of dental burs.

0743.5.4 List instrument and supplies for various operative procedures.

0743.5.5 Describe types of bases and liners and their primary and secondary use.

0743.5.6 Prepare, measure and mix various operative bases and liners.

0743.5.7 Describe amalgam composition and explain the safety principles of mercury.

0743.5.8 Demonstrate proper technique for mixing and handling amalgam.

0743.5.9 Describe the composite composition and explain the safe use of a high intensity light.

0743.5.10 Explain the steps for various operative procedures.

0743.5.11 Position patient, dentist and assistant for four-handed operative dentistry.

0743.5.12 Interpret various instrument grasps to exchange and retrieve instruments.

0743.5.13 Demonstrate proper use of evacuator, water and air during dental procedures.

Standard 6: Dental Laboratory Materials (0743.S.6)

Students will manipulate dental materials used in various dental lab procedures.

Dental Laboratory Materials Objectives

Students will:

0743.6.1 Discuss the physical and chemical properties of alginate impression materials.

0743.6.2 Prepare alginate mixture.

0743.6.3 Load trays with alginate mixture.

0743.6.4 Discuss properties of gypsum materials and their uses.

Standard 7: Legal, Ethical, Jurisprudence and Risk Management (0743.S.7)

Students will describe aspects of legal and ethical issues in the dental office environment.

Legal, Ethical, Jurisprudence and Risk Management Objectives

Students will:

0743.7.1 Define and compare ethics, jurisprudence and risk management.

0743.7.2 Discuss the importance of professional and personal ethics in the workplace.

0743.7.3 Describe how the duties of the dental auxiliaries are governed under state law.

0743.7.4 Describe the assistant’s role in risk management.

0743.7.5 Discuss the need to protect the patient’s privacy.

Standard 8: Technology (0743.S.8)

Students will apply knowledge of computers and their use within the dental health care system.

Technology Objectives

Students will:

0743.8.1 Research the options and various Computerized Dental Office Programs utilizing the Internet.

0743.8.2 Integrate the use of Dental Software Programs.

0743.8.3 Describe ways in which computers are used in the dental office.

0743.8.4 Explain why ergonomics are important at a computer workstation.

0743.8.5 Discuss on line supply ordering/inventory systems.

0743.8.6 Integrate the use of software, hardware and the Internet to practice and master standards identified in the course.

0743.8.7 Utilize the Internet as a resource/research tool.

Standard 9: Student Organization (0743.S.9)

Students will participate in at least one Career and Technical Organization (CTSO).

Student Organization Objectives

Students will:

0743.9.1 Participate in Health Occupations Students of America (HOSA) or SkillsUSA/Vocational Industrial Clubs of America (SkillsUSA/VICA).

0743.9.2 Research the American Dental Assistants Association (ADAA) or National Association of Dental Assistants (NADA) as option for state/local membership.

0743.9.3 Apply parliamentary procedure in organizational meetings.

0743.9.4 Demonstrate team membership skill, such as cooperation and leadership.

0743.9.5 Take part in local, state and national dental health care and education projects.

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