July (TBA), 2012
2 Locations: UNMC College of Dentistry, Lincoln and UNMC West Division Dental Hygiene Program site in Gering, NE Via telecast
**Participants must have 1500 hours of chair-side experience to attend this course**
Instructor: Darlene Carritt, R.D.H., B.S.D.H.
Credits: 14 CE hours
Registration & Schedule:
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Lincoln, NE |
Gering, NE |
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Registration |
Date TBA |
7:45 a.m. |
6.45 a.m. |
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Course |
Date TBA |
8:00 - 5:00 p.m. |
7:00 - 4:00 p.m. |
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Course |
Date TBA |
8:00 - 5:00 p.m. |
7:00 a.m - 4:00 p.m. |
Course Fees: $300 Auxiliary (This course is for dental auxiliary only)
$300 Auxiliary (This course is for dental auxiliary only)Presenter:
Darlene Carritt is a dental hygiene graduate of the UNMC College of Dentistry. She has practiced clinical dental hygiene for more than 30 years and has been a part-time instructor at the UNMC College of Dentistry dental hygiene department since 1985. She served 10 years as a member of the Nebraska Board of Dental Examiners and has been a dental hygiene examiner and coordinator for Central Regional Dental Testing Service since 1990.
Course Description:
A board approved professional techniques course on coronal polishing including didactic instruction and clinical participation for the dental auxiliary.
Course Objectives:
- Recognize dental anatomy and physiology of the hard and soft tissues of the deciduous and permanent oral facial complex.
- Understand the correct management of the hard/soft tissues during coronal polishing procedures.
- Know appropriate patient and operator positions.
- Identify universal precautions and infection control.
- Perform laboratory exercises utilizing manikins or extracted teeth.
- Apply indications and contraindications for coronal polishing, armamentarium, and principles of polishing agents.
Method of teaching: Didactic instruction/Clinical participation
