ABOUT
THIS COURSE
Is the course approved?
Yes, the course is approved by the Tennessee
Board of Dentistry.
How is the course organized?
The course is a combination of home study,
office activities, and "hands on" training and evaluation. The home study portion utilizes online
material and videos. Office activities are done in the
dental office where you work. The "hands on" training and evaluation is done
at various educational institutions in the state. (See Hands
on agenda)
When is the course offered?
You can sign up for the course at any time and begin taking the online
portion after the registration fee is paid. "Hands on" classes
are held at various times and locations.
Will I
receive continuing
education credit for this course? Yes,
you will receive 6 hours of CE credit.
Who is eligible to take this course?
Applicants must be registered dental assistants
in the State of Tennessee.
Where is the course held? The
course is held at various dental offices across the State. Who are the
instructors? The principle
instructor is Dr. William Johnson. He will be assisted by licensed dental hygiene instructors.
When is the course offered?
There are several dates to choose from. Go
to "register" at the top of the page to see the dates.
How much does it cost?
$150
When do I have to Pay?
Payment is expected within 14 days after registering. Sorry, If
payment is not received in 14 days, we will have to offer the course
to someone on the waiting list.
What is your refund policy?
You will receive a full refund (minus a $25
processing fee) if you cancel at least 14 days before the course.
If you cancel less than 14 days before the course, you will receive a
50% refund. Sorry, no refunds after the date of the class.
How
do I register for the course? Simply go to
register
at the top of this page.
Do I have to take a test afterwards?
There is a written test taken the
day you take the hands on portion of the course. If you pass, you will be issued a new
license from the Board of Dentistry with Sealant Application
certification added to your registration. Once you receive your
new license, you are authorized to immediately begin applying sealants
if directed by the dentist.
Do I have to contact the Board of
Dentistry afterwards? Yes, you will
need to send the board a registration fee of $15. We will
provide you with the necessary form.
Do I need to bring anything to the course?
Yes, you will need to bring two extracted
posterior teeth with minimal decay or restorations, and clinic attire
including gloves, mask, safety glasses, and gown.
Please bring the sealant material you
use in your office, and, if possible, a curing light.
Do I need to bring a patient?
All participants will be sealing a minimum of four teeth either on
another participant or on a patient that they bring. A dentist must verify the teeth are suitable for sealing.
Click on "verification form" at the top of this page
for a copy of the form.
What will I learn?
After completing this course, you
will be able to;
 | Identify indications and
contraindications for the placement of sealants, |
| Recognize anatomic landmarks on teeth
that influence sealant placement, |
| Follow infection control guidelines
when applying sealants, |
| Determine the armamentarium needed to
place sealants, |
| Compare the various types of sealant
material, |
| Educate patients and/or parents with
regards to sealants, |
| State the negative aspects of acid
etching, |
| Compare the various methods of moisture
control necessary when applying sealants, |
| Prepare a tooth for a sealant including
isolation and acid etching, |
| Seal a tooth following a predetermined
regimen,
|
| Self evaluate the success of sealant
placement. |
