ABOUT THIS COURSE
Is the course approved?
Yes, the course is approved by the Tennessee
Board of Dentistry. You will receive 14 hours of continuing
education credit for taking the course.
Who is eligible?
Applicants must have worked full time as a
dental assistant for at least a year and be registered as a dental assistant
in the State of Tennessee prior to applying for
the course.
How is the course organized? The
course has a didactic portion and a clinical portion. Much of
the
didactic material will be provided online. After
you register and pay for the course, you will be able to "sign
in" and begin taking the online portion.
What type of computer equipment will I
need? Any computer with an internet
connection will be adequate for this course, but a high speed internet
connection for your computer is highly desirable. In addition you
will need to have the computer program Adobe Reader installed if
you don't have it already. It is free. Just go to
http://adobe.com
Can I see the course before
I start?
Sure. Go to
"see a sample"
above. You can see how the course is organized and how easy it
is to use.
Where is the clinical portion held? The
clinical portion is held at various locations in the state.
Who are the
instructors? The principle clinical
instructor is Dr. William Johnson. Dr. Johnson will be assisted by dental
hygienists qualified to teach coronal polishing.
When is the course offered?
To see when the course is offered, please
go to "register" at the top of the page.
How much does it cost?
$250
When do I have to Pay?
To secure a place in the class please pay within 14 days of
registering. If we do not receive payment, we will offer your
place in the class 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 30 days before the course.
If you cancel less than 30 days before the course, you will receive a
50% refund.
How
do I register for the course? Simply go to register
at the top of the page
Do I have to take a test afterwards?
Yes, there is a clinical test and a
written test that is required. It is given by the Tennessee
Board of Dentistry in September and January each year.
Do I have to contact the Board of
Dentistry afterwards? Yes,
you need to contact the Board to take the test. We will help
you and give you the necessary forms.
Do I need to bring anything to the course?
Yes. The things you need to bring
are as follows:
 | Describe the process for becoming and remaining certified in coronal
polishing, |
| Understand their responsibilities and the dentist’s responsibilities
when polishing, |
| Recognize the penalties for violation of the practice act, |
| Outline mechanisms for reporting violations, |
| Identify anatomical structures that affect coronal polishing, |
| Identify different types of prophylaxis angles, cups and brushes, |
| List different auxiliary aids used in
coronal polishing, |
| Identify the components of prophylaxis paste,
Describe the role of disclosing solutions, |
| List different extrinsic and intrinsic stains,
Identify plaque and materia alba, |
| Recognize the appearance of a clean and polished tooth, |
| Describe infection control procedures to
follow when coronal polishing, |
| Identify contraindications to motor driven polishing, |
| Identify side effects of poor technique, |
| Identify precautions taken prior to coronal polishing, |
| Alter technique for patients with
removable or fixed prosthetic appliances or patients
with orthodontic appliances, |
| Identify various forms of fluoride, their methods of
applications, and their methods of preparation and storage, |
