Advanced Chairside Assisting - Faculty Teaching Guide for Expanded Functions

Faculty Teaching Guide for Expanded Functions

Module - Advanced Chairside Assisting

Faculty Teaching Guide for Expanded Functions

Module: Advanced Chairside Assisting

Module Overview

A simple definition of an expanded function dental assistant is an individual who is permitted by the state in which he/she resides to perform specific tasks independently but under the direct supervision of a dentist. The advantage of having a dental assistant with expanded functions is that the dentist is then freed up to do other duties. This module discusses a variety of expanded chairside functions that includes dental dam, matrix and wedge, and coronal polish.

The Big Picture

Resources

This module utilizes the following learner resources:

Textbook: Dental Assisting, A Comprehensive Approach, 2nd edition, by Donna J. Phinney and Judy Halstead. Delmar Learning, 2004. ISBN 1-4018-3480-9.

Workbook: Workbook to Accompany Dental Assisting, A Comprehensive Approach, 2nd edition, by Donna J. Phinney and Judy Halstead, prepared by Karen L. Waide, Delmar Learning, 2004. ISBN 1-4018-3483-3.

Instructor's Manual: Instructor's Manual to Accompany Delmar's Dental Assisting, A Comprehensive Approach, 2nd edition, by Donna J. Phinney and Judy Halstead. Delmar Learning, 2004. ISBN 1-4018-3482-5.

Electronic CD-ROM: Delmar's Dental Assisting Interactive Skills and Procedures CD-ROM, ISBN 1-4018-3485-X.

Faculty CD-ROM: The faculty CD-ROM includes this Faculty Guide and the PowerPoint Presentation for Expanded Functions.

Additional Resources

Materials and Procedures for Today's Dental Assistant, by Ellen Dietz, Delmar Learning, 2004. ISBN 0-7668-2659-7.

Electronic Classroom Manager to Accompany Delamr's Dental Assisting, A Comprehensive Approach, 2nd edition, by Donna J. Phinney and Judy Halstead. Delmar Learning, 2004. ISBN: 1-4018-3484-1.

Section 1: Advanced Chairside Assisting

Section Overview

Advanced chairside procedures include techniques that are specific advanced tasks that require skill and responsibility. Throughout this section the learners will be concentrating on each part of expanded functions which includes dental dam, matrix and wedge, placing cavity liners, cement bases, gingival retraction, coronal polish, enamel sealants, suture removal, and bleaching techniques.

Outline of Section

Part A: Restorative Techniques

Part B: Gingival Retraction

Part C: Preventive Procedures

Part D: Expanded Functions

Learning