Portland Community College | Portland, Oregon

Includes vital tooth bleaching and uses of acrylics in prosthodontics dentistry.

Upon completion of the course students should be able to:

1. Perform, at an advanced level (entry-level employment), dental material lab duties while utilizing safe methods and demonstrating professionalism.

2. Identify the materials and procedural steps for various dental procedures and Expanded Function Dental Assisting (EFDA) duties.

• Attend all laboratory sessions

• Complete laboratory worksheets and laboratory projects

• Demonstrate compliance with safety policies at all times

• Complete competencies and a clinic final

Themes:

• Dental Materials

• Professionalism

• Communication

• Teamwork

Concepts:

• Transfer of skills to the workplace

• Use of acrylics in prosthetic dentistry

• Use of vital tooth bleaching

• Vital tooth bleaching

• Current technology and procedures used in community dental offices.

Issues:

• Time management

• Organization

• Laboratory Safety

Skills:

• Demonstrate laboratory skills as needed in the workplace setting during the off-campus practicum
• Demonstrate procedures involving the preparation and manipulation of materials used as an Expanded Function Dental Assistant in Oregon
• Explain the properties and characteristics of acrylics as used in dentures
• Transfer dental materials knowledge and skills to DA 119 Expanded Functions II
• Fabricate a custom tray used in bleaching vital teeth
• Adhere to all laboratory policies and safety protocols