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COURSE TITLE: INTRODUCTION TO CHAIRSIDE ASSISTING

COURSE NUMBER: DENT 155
QUARTER: FALL
TYPE OF COURSE: LECTURE: 3 HOURS / LAB: 2 HOURS
CREDITS: 4
INSTRUCTOR: LECTURE: JOAN MARTIN LAB: JOHANNA SCHMIDT

INSTRUCTOR INFORMATION:
NAME: JOAN MARTIN
OFFICE LOCATION: BUILDING 34, ROOM 230
OFFICE HOURS: 3:10 PM 4:10 PM DAILY
PHONE: (360) 596-5295
E-MAIL: jmartinspscc.ctc.edu

REQUIRED TEXT:
MODERN DENTAL ASSISTING, TORRES AND EHRLICH, ELSEVIER, TENTH EDITION, 2012

COURSE FEATURES / POLICIES:
A. Academic Honesty: All work is t represent own eIIorts rather than copied Irom another.
Cheating will result in an F grade Ior the assignment or test. Other actions may be taken
as per Code of Students Rights and Responsibilities Iound on the college`s website.
B. Students cannot interIere with the learning experiences oI others
C. Students late to lecture / labs may not be allowed to enter
D. The assigned dress code must be Iollowed in both lecture and lab
E. Class participation / attendance: Students are expected to attend all lecture classes and
assigned labs. II a class is missed, arrange with our study buddy` to obtain all handouts
and notes. Five points will be deducted Ior every lecture / lab missed.
F. Lab saIety and health issues: Students must Iollow all OSHA/WISHA guidelines and
observe all saIety rules when operating equipment
G. Dental assisting !olicy and !7ocedu7al Manual should be reviewed and Iollowed
H. Students may have points deducted iI they are not prepared Ior lab activities and / or not
Iollowing instructions
I. Students are not to take equipment, belonging in the labs, home. Students taking
equipment may be penalized as appropriate.

FINANCIAL AID:
Students receiving Iinancial aid should always check with Financial Aid prior to withdrawing, signing an
incomplete contract, or receiving an F or V grade.

INSTRUCTIONAL METHODS AND EXPECTATIONS:
Learning experiences are designed to achieve course objectives. This is a lecture / lab class. Lectures will
be presented to clariIy materials in the text and handouts. Lab time will be used Ior demonstrations and
practice. Videos, slides, overheads, group activities may also be used.

GRADING SCALE:
94-100 A
87-93 B
86-76 C
72-75 D
71-0 F
Points may be deducted Ior late assignments. Students absent the day oI a test must take the test the Iirst
day back to school. STuden3ts will receive 95 oI their points earned. Students taking a test the second
day back to school will receive 85 oI their points earned. AIter the second day, students cannot take the
late test and will receive an F` on the test. All late tests must be scheduled and are not on a drop in basis.


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SUPPORT SERVICES AVAILABLE:
Library, Writing and Math Centers
Computer Labs
Disability Support Services
Tutoring available iI enrolled in technical programs

EVALUATION STATEMENT:
A. Evaluation will be based upon exams, lab competencies, written assignments and attendance
B. The grading system will be in accordance with South Puget Sound Community College Iaculty
handbook

COURSE DESCRIPTION:
Complete orientation to basic dental assisting in the Campus Dental Clinic, includes: patient management;
chairside assisting skills; team concepts; aseptic techniques; and processing oI instruments.

COURSE OUTCOMES:
The successIul student will be able to:

A. Demonstrate an understanding oI the Campus Dental Clinic operations by;
1. Listing the appropriate inIormation in regards to;
A. Clinic schedule
B. Kinds oI services provided
C. Name and responsibilities oI clinic staII
D. Emergency policies
E. Ethical conduct in clinic
F. ProIessionalism
G. Appropriate uniIorm code
H. Management oI patient records
I. Evaluation and input oI their clinical experiences by staII
J. Student rotation: days and times
B. Demonstrate an understanding oI the clinic layout and location oI equipment and supplies by;
1. Locating specialty procedural armamentarium;
2. Locating / listing tray set ups and instruments Ior general procedures;
A. Surgery
B. Endodontics
C. Crown and bridge
D. Coronal polish, Iluoride, home care supplies
E. Emergency kit, eye wash, Iirst aid supplies, oxygen, nitrous oxide, AED
F. Personal protection equipment
G. Barriers, disinIectants, sterilants
H. Anesthetic
I. Cements, impression materials
3. Listing / locating accessories Ior procedures;
4. IdentiIying the parts oI the dental unit to include;
A. Dental chairs: assistant, operator, patient
B. Dental assistant`s mobile cart to include: aspirator, saliva ejector, 3-way syringe,
water bottle supply, water / air valves
C. Describe and perIorm the correct seating positions Ior the operator, assistant and patient
including;
1. Access to the mandibular / maxillary arch;
2. Parts oI the operator, assistant, patient chair
3. Correct dental light position and adjustments Ior maxillary / mandibular arches;
4. Ergonomics oI correct seating, cart positioning, accessibility oI equipment, supplies
5. Clock concept Ior seating, transIerring, and position oI equipment
D. Preparing treatment rooms Ior patients to include;
1. Reading and interpreting clinic schedule;
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2. Observing universal precautions;
3. Obtaining correct procedural tray / accessories / disposables;
4. Preparing the dental unit, mobile cart and counters;
5. Obtaining patient records and placing them in assigned area;
6. Screening records Ior therapeutic alerts;
7. Reconciling patient records with posted schedule;
E. Correctly seating patient to include;
1. Greeting and escorting patient;
2. Storing patient`s personal items;
3. Adjusting light and chair positions Ior scheduled procedure;
4. Observing special needs oI the patient;
5. Maintain appropriate dialog and rapport with patient;
6. Universal precautions;
F. Dismissing patient and preparing treatment room Ior next procedure;
1. Adjusting patient chair into upright position
2. Preparing patient Ior dismissal and giving post operative instructions;
3. Being in charge oI patient saIety during dismissal;
4. Removing obstacles Irom patient`s pathway;
5. Escorting patient to oIIice while aiding patient as needed;
6. TransIerring patient records to receptionist, keeping oIIice assistant updated on present
and Iuture appointments, observe HIPAA;
7. Clearing and preparing treatment room Ior next patient;
8. Observing universal precautions;
G. Demonstrating an understanding oI proIessionalism while explaining and discussing;
1. Work ethic;
2. Team concepts;
3. Building positive image oI services, staII and oIIice;
4. Communication with patients and staII;
5. Promotion oI dental health to patients;
6. IdentiIying and addressing patient`s Iears and concerns;
H. Reviewing and practicing universal precautions to include;
1. Personal protective equipment;
2. Handling and disposal oI sharps;
3. Processing contaminated instruments Ior recirculation;
4. Use oI barriers / disinIecting surIaces;
5. Hand washing technique;
6. Disposing oI biomedical waste;
I. SaIely maintain the operator`s Iield to include;
1. Light position;
2. Chair position;
3. Use oI 3-way;
4. Use oI HVE;
5. Use oI saliva ejector;
6. Retraction oI tissue using digital, aspirator, 3-way, mouth mirror;
J. Describe the physical layout oI the sterilization alcove in the Campus Dental Clinic and correctly
handling / processing contaminated instruments to include;
1. Pre-soaking oI instruments;
2. Rinsing aIter presoak;
3. Ultrasonic cleaning;
4. DisinIecting on disposable plastic items;
5. Heat sterilization oI instruments;
A. Chemiclave
B. Autoclave
C. Statim / short acting high heat / moist sterilization
D. Handling / storage oI treated instruments

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J. Placing a maxillary and mandibular posterior dam to include;
1. Correct armamentarium;
2. Punching the rubber dam:
A. Maxillary / mandibular posterior teeth
B. Bridges
C. Mal-aligned teeth
D. Missing teeth
E. One hole punches
K. Listing the indications / contraindications Ior using the rubber dam;
L. Placing an eIIective rubber dam;
1. Preventing soIt / hard tissue trauma;
2. Clamp selection and placement;
3. Flossing and tucking;
4. Correct sequence;
M. Removing the rubber dam:
1. Correct sequence;
2. Cutting septums;
3. Clamp removal;
4. Frame and dam removal;
5. Check dam Ior missing septums.

The student will perIorm objectives A. through M-5 with a minimum proIiciency oI 76.

COURSE CONTENT:
A. Campus Dental Clinic Operations:
1. Clinic Schedules
2. StaIIing
3. Responsibilities
4. Emergency procedures
5. Dress code
6. Kinds oI treatment
7. Rotation schedules / staIIing
8. Physical layout
9. Patient records / HIPAA
B. Patient management:
1. Preparing treatment rooms Ior patients
2. Seating patients
3. Dismissal oI patients
4. Breakdown oI treatment room
5. Communication
C. ProIessionalism
D. Maintaining operator`s Iield
E. Processing instruments review
F. Posterior rubber dams

COLLEGE WIDE ABILITIES:
A. Communicate eIIectively
B. Think logically and critically
C. Evaluate and process quantitative and symbolic data



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