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DAST-117L Operative Techniques I LabCredits 0 / 4 Contact Hours Delivery of Dental Treatment • Explain and demonstrate the positioning of the assistant and operator for treatment in any area of the oral cavity. • Demonstrate the neutral working position and exercise that can reduce muscle fatigue and strengthen muscles • Explain the basic concepts of four-handed dentistry. • Explain the importance of instrument exchange in four-handed dentistry procedures. • Describe and demonstrate various instrument grasps. • Identify and demonstrate the basic types of instrument exchanges used at chairside. • Explain and demonstrate the step-by-step procedure for common instrument exchange procedures. • Describe and demonstrate how to maintain a fulcrum rest. Pain Control in Dentistry • Demonstrate the placement of a topical anesthetic agent before the injection of a local anesthetic agent • Demonstrate the preparation, disposal and care of an aspirating local anesthetic syringe. • Demonstrate the hidden syringe transfer technique. Disinfection and Sterilization • Demonstrate the process of precleaning contaminated dental instruments. • Demonstrate the process of preparing instruments for sterilization in an autoclave, chemiclave, and dry heat sterilizer. • Demonstrate steps necessary to effectively use the autoclave, chemiclave, and dry heat sterilizer Moisture Control Techniques • Describe and demonstrate the grasps and proper positioning of the dental assistant when using the high volume oral evacuator tip. • Describe and demonstrate the placement of an evacuator tip for any given operative site. • Describe and demonstrate the procedure used in complete mouth rinse. • Describe and demonstrate the use of the AWS syringe in maintaining a clear operating field. • Describe and demonstrate the step-by-step procedure in dental dam isolation. Dental Instruments and Accessories • Demonstrate the maintenance and sterilization of low and high-speed handpiece. • List the parts of a bur. • Identify the various shapes, sized, types, and functions of carbide and diamond burs and other common rotary devices. • Describe the new technology of dental instrumentation. Restorative and Cosmetic Dentistry • Describe the use for and demonstrate the assembly of the Tofflemire retainer, matrix band and wedge Oral Diagnosis and Prevention • Demonstrate the use of common abbreviations and symbols during charting exercises from audio tapes, computer-based activities, and clinical oral examinations. • Demonstrate the step-by-step procedure for obtaining diagnostic impressions • Demonstrate the step-by-step procedure for oral hygiene instruction in the clinical setting. |
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